Salmonella Danger Recall for raw milk cheese

Health Hazard: Importer Recalls Raw Milk Cheese Due to Salmonella

06/29/2014

In connection with several cases of illness in France, three cheeses are also warned in Germany. Due to salmonella infestation, the importer calls Fromi Reblochon raw milk cheese. The consumption could cause health problems.

Three varieties of Reblochon raw milk cheese affected
Since three of its cheeses are infected with Salmonella bacteria, the importer Fromi recalls the products in question. As the portal "lebensmittelwarnung.de" announced on Saturday, the varieties Reblochon Domancy (550g), Reblochon hauts de savoie AOP (500g) and petit Reblochon Pochat (240g) with best before 20/08/2014 of the manufacturer Pochat et Fils are concerned , The products had been sold since the 15th of March until the 27th of June. Through a press release, the importer from Kehl has publicly recalled the products and warned against their consumption.

If symptoms occur, consult a doctor
Consumers are encouraged to return or destroy the goods. According to the internet portal, in France several cases of Salmonella Kedougou had been detected in France. The consumption of cheese loaded with such bacteria, „can cause discomfort, diarrhea, possibly vomiting, and fever“, it says on the portal. Next is to read there: „Consumers would have to consult a doctor in this case, and immediately point to suspicion of Salmonella. The incubation period after consumption is i.d.R. 48 hours, rarely up to 3 days. These symptoms may be more common in infants, immunocompromised and elderly people.“

Do not underestimate risk
Already in the past experts warned that the vomiting diarrhea (gastroenteritis) of a salmonella infection (also salmonellosis) in the further course to a dehydration (dehydration) of the organism with additional health consequences could lead. Failure to receive medical treatment may result in serious circulatory problems, seizures, or, at worst, kidney failure. In addition, salmonellosis can also trigger the infectious disease typhus, which in turn can bring significant health problems. The risk of Salmonella infection should by no means be underestimated. (Ad)