All Chabert cheese reblochons recalled after E-Coli contamination

There are not only reblochons under the brand “Our regions have talent “, marketed by the E. Leclerc brand which are recalled. This Monday, May 14, the health authorities decided to withdraw from sale all the whole reblochons made from raw milk produced by the Savoyard Chabert cheese dairy. Including those sold under the Reflets de France (Carrefour) and Routes de saveurs (Intermarché) brand.

Seven children, ages one and a half to three, were infected with the bacteria Escherichia coli. Six of them had to be hospitalized last week, with, in particular, kidney complications.

The appearance of food poisoning

These children were infected with the bacterium Escherichia coli 026. This can initially lead to gastroenteritis with diarrhea, fever and vomiting. In principle nothing serious, just banal food poisoning. But the sick person can have severe, sometimes bloody, diarrhea. In children, severe renal complications are to be feared. As the hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Risks of hemolytic uremic syndrome

With hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), the person is infected with a dangerous strain of the E.Coli bacteria. Usually, this bacterium is present in our digestive tract and multiplies every twenty minutes, without posing a danger.

But when it’s a “bad” strain, a toxin is released and attacks the red blood cells and kidneys. In 3 to 5% of cases, this syndrome can be fatal. Very recently in the United States, 121 people were infected with the E.Coli bacteria after consuming romaine lettuce. One person died.

Hygiene measures to be observed

People who have consumed these whole reblochons made from raw milk from the Chabert cheese dairy, and who are showing symptoms, should consult a doctor as soon as possible. If the cheese was eaten more than ten days ago without showing any symptoms, there is no need to worry.

To avoid this type of contamination, there are some hygiene measures to be observed. First for cheeses, avoid those made from raw milk, especially for children and the elderly. For meat, it should be eaten well cooked. Any object in contact with raw meat should be cleaned.