Be careful, this raw milk Savoie cheese is contaminated with Escherichia coli

Be careful, this raw milk Savoie cheese is contaminated with Escherichia coli
A new product recall affects a Savoie cheese made from raw milk, potentially contaminated with the toxigenic Escherichia coli shiga bacteria (STEC). This artisanal cheese, distributed under various local brands such as Laiterie du Grand Clos, Deroche Picardie, Deroche Normandie and Au Bonheur des petits mice, was sold throughout France.

This consumer reminder was initiated
voluntarily by the company MASSON SA on November 4, 2025, after the detection of E. coli bacteria in a specific batch. The affected product had to be stored in the refrigerator and bore a expiry date of December 25, 2025. This type of cheese, made in
raw milkis particularly susceptible to bacterial contamination when not subjected to pasteurization.

Recall of raw milk Savoie cheese sold by several distributors

  • Product concerned: Savoy cheese made from raw milk
  • Category : Milk and dairy products
  • Brand : /
  • Reference or model: Savoy cheese made from raw milk
  • Batch number: 5-262H
  • Use-by date (DLC):
    12/25/2025
  • Marketing period: from 08/10/2025 to 04/11/2025
  • Geographical sales area: Whole France
  • Distributors: Laiterie du Grand Clos, Deroche Picardie, Deroche Normandie, Au Bonheur des petits mice, Boulangerie Place, Anjou Fresh Pasta, Brenthonne Cooperative
  • Reason for recall: Detection of E. coli STEC
  • End date of recall procedure: not specified
  • Nature of the recall: Volunteer (without prefectural order)

Escherichia coli: what are the health risks?

The presence of the bacteria
Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)
represents a
serious health risk. After ingestion, it can cause in the following week sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain
And vomitingaccompanied or not by fever. In approximately 5 to 8% of casesthese symptoms can progress to serious kidney complicationsespecially in children.

People who have consumed this cheese and present these symptoms should consult their doctor immediately by mentioning the consumption of this product. On the other hand, if no symptoms appear in the 15 days following consumptionthere is no need to consult.

How to get reimbursed?

Consumers still holding this raw milk Savoy cheese must stop consuming it immediately And destroy it. THE
refund is offered by the
distributors mentioned. Simply return the product in question to the place of purchase, even without a receipt, to receive a refund.