The health authorities announce the recall of Morbier to raw milk after the identification of 11 cases of contamination at the bacteria Escherichia coli since the beginning of the year.
- Morbier cheeses with raw milk from the Perrin-Vermot company are recalled due to a possible contamination by the bacteria Escherichia coli.
- 11 Cases of hemolytic and uremic syndrome due to Escherichia coli bacteria producing shigatoxins were identified in January.
- If you are in possession of the incriminated cheeses, you should not consume them.
Be careful if you recently bought raw milk morbier. Cheeses of this type from the Perrin-Vermot company are subject to a recall due to a possible contamination by the bacteria Escherichia coli.
Escherichia coli and morbier: 11 cases of Shu in January
“In January 2025, 11 cases of hemolytic and uremic syndrome (Shu) due to Escherichia coli bacteria producing shigatoxins (STEC) were identified by health authorities in adults. Among these cases, 9 could be confirmed by the center National reference for Escherichia coli (Institut Pasteur Paris and Hôpital Robert Debré) “alerts the health authorities to a press release Posted on January 27, 2025.
The research carried out by the authorities highlighted a link with the consumption of Morbier cheeses with raw milk produced by the company Perrin-Vermot (Doubs) and these renal complications of an E-Color infection. “Microbiological investigations are underway on cheese dairy products”specifies Public Health France.
The incriminated products were marketed between November 12, 2024 and January 24, 2025 by the Perrin -Vermot cheese dairy throughout the territory, live, in supermarkets (U – Casino – Monoprix – Intermarché) or by intermediaries. The recalled pieces are a raw milk aop morbier 30 % aged 45 days, a 45 -day morbier (cutting), portions of morbier 45 days of 225 g as well as sets for morbier raclette meals, 3 cheeses and morbier boards fondues , Comté, edel.
People in possession of the cheeses incriminated not to consume the products and reports to the point of sale in order to obtain a refund.
Hemolytic and uremic syndrome: symptoms to be spotted
Hemolytic and uremic syndrome is a renal complication of infections in Escherichia coli producers of shigatoxins. It is especially observed in young children.
If diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting appear 3 to 4 days after eating the recalled products, it is recommended to consult a doctor by reporting this consumption. “In the absence of a symptom within 15 days after the consumption of the products concerned, it is useless to worry and consult a doctor”specifies Public Health France.
Shu can evolve in 10 % of cases to hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia (drop in platelets) and acute renal failure.
“In general, health authorities recall that, as a precaution, raw milk and raw milk cheeses should not be consumed by young children, especially those aged under five, pregnant women , immunocompromised people and the elderly.underlines Public Health France.
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Risks: Escherichia coli shiga toxinogen (STEC)
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