Two more imported French cheeses recalled over possible listeria contamination: Singapore Food Agency
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered the recall of another two imported French cheeses because of possible listeria contamination.
The agency said on Thursday (Aug 14) it has added Vieux Porche Camembert De Caractere (250g) and Royal Faucon Camembert De Caractere (250g) to the list of cheese products to be recalled.
This follows its statement on Aug 13 ordering the recall of Vieux Porche Buchette (200g), which the French authorities had ordered the recall of in France as it may contain the food-borne bacterium listeria.
The importers of the two soft cheeses – Classic Fine Foods and Culina – have been directed to recall the products and the process is ongoing, said SFA.
The affected batches of products for Vieux Porche Camembert De Caractere (250g) have a best-before date leading up to and including Aug 30, 2025.
Meanwhile, the affected batches of Royal Faucon Camembert De Caractere (250g) have a best-before date leading up to Aug 17.
Consuming the listeria bacterium can cause food poisoning, and symptoms include fever, muscle ache, nausea and diarrhoea.
It can be fatal to pregnant women, infants and those who are immunocompromised, SFA said. It added that food products at a higher risk of being contaminated include unpasteurised or raw dairy products, soft cheeses – including those ripened by mould – refrigerated meat spread, smoked fish and ready-to-eat deli meats and sausages.
Said SFA: 'Consumers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.' - The Straits Times/ANN
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