Alert, Chavignol AOP Carrefour cheese recalled due to Escherichia Coli contamination

Alert, Chavignol AOP Carrefour cheese recalled due to Escherichia Coli contamination
The famous Chavignol Protected Designation of Origin from the Carrefour Quality Line Market range is affected by contamination with the E.Coli STEC O103:H2 bacteria, detected during a quality control. This raw milk cheese, prized for its typical taste and authentic maturation, is an integral part of French gastronomic heritage, but it should definitely not be consumed as part of this recall.

Distributed in stores Crossroads nationally, the Chavignol AOP was marketed from September 16 to October 15, 2025as well as 2x60g tray that at cutting radius. This recall therefore concerns a large number of consumers likely to have purchased this product during the period. The sign calls for the greatest vigilance.

Consumer recall: Chavignol AOP Carrefour contaminated by Escherichia Coli

The references of the recalled product are as follows:

  • Brand : Carrefour The Market Carrefour Quality Line
  • Product : Chavignol Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
  • References: 2x60g Carrefour Le Marché Carrefour Quality Line / Chavignol AOP sold in the Carrefour cut section
  • Lot numbers: BRIDGE0509
  • GTIN: 3245413705556 and 1111111111111
  • Use-by date: 10/21/2025
  • Marketing period: from 09/16/2025 to 10/15/2025
  • Health mark: FR 18 241 051 CE
  • Sales area: Whole France
  • Distributer : Crossroads
  • Reason for recall: presence ofEscherichia coli STEC O103:H2
  • End date of recall procedure: November 1, 2025

What are the health risks?

The bacteria Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC) can cause, in the week following consumption of a contaminated product, sometimes bloody diarrheaof the abdominal painof the vomiting and sometimes fever. In 5 to 8% of cases, particularly among childrenthese symptoms can progress to severe kidney complications.

Health authorities recommend that people who have consumed this Chavignol AOP Carrefour and presenting these symptoms of consult their doctor quickly specifying the consumption of the incriminated product. If there are no symptoms within 15 days of consumption, there is no need to worry.

How to get reimbursed?

Consumers are invited to no longer consume the product and bring it back to their Carrefour store to obtain a full refund. It is also possible to contact the Carrefour consumer service At 0 805 908 070available Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (non-premium rate call).

The recall procedure will end on November 1, 2025.