Sold in many supermarkets, Reblochon from the Pochat & fils brand should not be consumed because it is potentially contaminated with staphylococci, bacteria responsible for infection.
- The batch of Reblochons concerned bears the FR 74.011.060 CE health mark.
- Staphylococcus aureus refers to different bacteria, some of which can be harmful to humans.
Beware of food infection! If you recently bought Reblochon in the supermarket, you should check what brand it is. The one sold by Pochat & fils is subject to a recall. The website Drink reminderwhich warns of dangerous products, explains that the “small Reblochon de Savoie AOP with raw milk” is affected by the possible presence of staphylococci. The reblochons concerned were on sale in the stores of the Leclerc, Carrefour, Cora and Auchan groups, between December 26 and January 14.
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Petit Reblochon from Savoie – Pochat & filsRisks: Staphylococcus aureus (agent responsible for staphylococcal poisoning)
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Staphylococcus in reblochon: what are the risks?
“The ingestion of these bacteria does not necessarily cause an infection, it depends on the type of bacteria and the dose consumedindicates the The Minister of Agriculture. In addition, some individuals are healthy carriers, i.e. they carry the bacteria within them without developing disease..”
Toxi-infection manifests itself between 30 minutes and 6 hours after contamination by “gastrointestinal disorders (mainly vomiting) appearing in the hours following ingestion and generally disappearing quickly“, specifies Rappel Conso. In some people, the contamination results in headaches, diarrhea, or a significant thirst. “They can progress to dehydration, sepsis or toxic shock, warns the Ministry of Agriculture. Enterotoxicosis often resolves spontaneously after 12 to 24 hours.“Toxic shocks linked to Staphylococcus aureus are rare: there are between 5 and 10 cases per million inhabitants each year.
Contaminated Reblochon: what to do?
If you have purchased one of these products, do not consume it and return it to the point of sale to obtain a refund. If you have any questions, a free number is available, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: 0805805950.If there has been consumption, you must remain vigilant and consult your doctor immediately as soon as the symptoms described appear.specifies Rappel Conso.
Staphylococcus: how to limit the risks?
In France, the Directorate General for Food (DGAL) monitors the products marketed to limit the risk of contamination. The DGAL estimates that it takes around 60,000 samples each year. But contamination can also occur within the home. Thus, it is advisable in particular to respect the cold chain, to set your refrigerator to a maximum temperature of 4°C, to respect the dates of consumption and to clean your refrigerator regularly with bleach. “Since bacteria are killed by heat and certain toxins can be very resistant to it, it is essential to cook or reheat raw foods of animal origin or ready-to-eat meals to more than 100°C”recommends the Ministry of Agriculture.