May 14, 2018.
Seven young children were infected with the bacterium Escherichia coli after consuming reblochon bought in Leclerc supermarkets. The brand has carried out a product recall.
Six hemolytic and uremic syndromes
Children aged one and a half to three years have been victims of food contamination due to the presence of the bacterium Escherichia coli in reblochon. ” Seven cases of Escherichia coli infections, including six hemolytic uremic syndromes occurring in children aged one and a half to three years “, Specified the ministries of Health and Agriculture, in a press release.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a disease that causes acute kidney failure in children. It is a severe clinical form of infection with E. coli bacteria.. Children affected by this syndrome were hospitalized but were then able to return home. The health authorities carried out their investigation and succeeded in identifying the origin of the contamination.
A product recall in Leclerc centers
” Investigations by health authorities have confirmed an epidemiological link between these cases and the consumption of whole branded raw milk reblochons. Our regions have talent, ”Leclerc’s private label, added the government. Leclerc centers therefore had to recall this product. made by the company Fromagerie Chabert.
” Consumers in possession of this product should not consume it and are invited to return it to their E.Leclerc center. “, Said the sign. They can thus be reimbursed. A toll-free number has been made available to them (0800.011.100) in order to respond to their possible concerns. As a reminder, this bacterium is not dangerous for adults but it can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
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