Update on recall of unpasteurised Camembert cheeses due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O26
Tuesday 20 December 2005
Food Alert: for Action
Ref: 81/2005 (Update 1) - 80/2005 Update 1 (Scotland)
This notice is in addition to FAFA 81/2005 and includes further products with possible contamination with verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O26.
Information has been received as a result of local authority investigations that product from the manufacturer, Laiterie Fromagerie du Val d�Ay-Etablissement REAUX, is being imported directly from France and sold in a variety of retail outlets, which may include farmers' markets or food fairs.
The suspect products are:
Camembert cheese
Coulommier cheese
Brand names for the above cheeses:
Reo, Reaux, Laiterie du Val d�Ay & Le Gaslonde
Le Gaslonde unpasteurised butter
All date, lot codes and pack sizes
Identification of the product
Product can be identified by a Health Mark with the Letter F above the number 50.267.01, which is above the letters CEE enclosed by an oval border (see below).
Action to be taken by local authorities
These products may present a health risk if consumed, and may not comply with the food safety requirements specified in the Food Safety Act 1990 due to possible contamination with verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O26. Local authorities are requested to ensure that the affected product is removed from sale immediately should it be discovered during the course of investigations.