Product recallFSAUpdated
Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese recalled over E. coli
Route des Terroirs is recalling Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Raw Cows’ Milk Cheese because Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli has been found in some batches of this product. There is no change to the products affected, the update relates to a correction of the symptoms associated with E. Coli STEC.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy
- Affected
- All dates up to and including 24 January 2024
What to do now
The concern with Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Only a small number of these bacteria are needed to make someone ill.
- Do not eat it. If it is a salad or sandwich, do not try to wash or pick out the affected part.
- Wash hands, boards and the fridge shelf with hot soapy water after handling it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it, where you should get your money back, or bin it.
- Check the freezer and cupboards for other packs with the same details, including anything you have decanted or portioned.
Why it matters. STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and, in a small number of cases, a kidney complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, most often in young children. Washing salad leaves at home does not reliably remove it.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- diarrhoea, which may be bloody
- stomach cramps
- feeling or being sick
- a high temperature
Get help urgently
- blood in your poo — get urgent advice from NHS 111 or your GP the same day
- a child who is passing much less pee than usual, looks pale or is unusually tired after a stomach bug
- signs of dehydration or symptoms that are getting worse
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-49-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Route des Terroirs is recalling Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Raw Cows’ Milk Cheese because Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli has been found in some batches of this product.
There is no change to the products affected, the update relates to a correction of the symptoms associated with E. Coli STEC.
The risk
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some batches of the product listed above.
Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Action taken
Route des Terroirs is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought to discuss options for a full refund. The cheese is sometimes sold as a full block or served as individual portions. It may have been provided as part of a hamper you've purchased or been gifted. It may not always be clear whether you have purchased an affected product. If in doubt, you are advised to contact the retailer the product was bought from to find out if the cheese you have is from the businesses and batches affected. In the meantime, do not eat the product and ensure it is stored safely, fully wrapped and not in contact with any other foods.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese been recalled?
The concern with Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs Chalet De Vevy Cheese is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Only a small number of these bacteria are needed to make someone ill. STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and, in a small number of cases, a kidney complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, most often in young children. Washing salad leaves at home does not reliably remove it.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it. If it is a salad or sandwich, do not try to wash or pick out the affected part. Wash hands, boards and the fridge shelf with hot soapy water after handling it.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.