Tragic casualties and multiple ill victims due to a listeria outbreak in France
French Cheese Producer Chavegrand Recalls Soft Cheeses Amid Listeria Outbreak
A Listeria outbreak in France has prompted the recall of several soft cheeses from the French producer, Chavegrand. The affected cheeses include popular varieties such as brie, camembert, crémeux, and bûches, all made from pasteurized cow's and goat's milk.
The recalled cheeses were produced before June 23, 2025, and were widely sold in supermarkets, with national and international distribution. They can be identified by the health mark FR 23.117.001 CE/UE, which indicates affected batches.
This recall comes after 21 reported cases of listeriosis across France, including two deaths, have been linked epidemiologically and microbiologically to these Chavegrand cheeses.
The French Ministry of Agriculture has urged consumers not to consume these cheeses and to seek medical advice if symptoms of listeriosis (fever, headaches, aches) develop, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, elderly people, and immunocompromised individuals.
The infections may be linked to the consumption of soft cheese from Chavegrand, and the investigations by French health agencies and the Pasteur Institute have confirmed this link. The cheeses in question were part of the recall due to Listeria contamination.
It is important to note that the incubation period for listeriosis can be up to eight weeks, and the disease can be severe. Symptoms may include fever, headache, and muscle aches. Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
For more information, the following is a summary of the affected cheese types, producer, milk type, and notes:
| Cheese Types | Producer | Milk Type | Notes | |---------------------|---------------|--------------------|------------------------------| | Brie, Camembert | Chavegrand | Pasteurized cow/goat milk | Produced before June 23, 2025; sold in supermarkets and wider distribution[1][2][3] | | Crémeux, Bûches | Chavegrand | Pasteurized cow/goat milk | Part of the recall due to Listeria contamination[2] |
Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for any of the affected cheeses and to discard them immediately. For further queries or concerns, contact your local health authority or the manufacturer, Chavegrand.
- The community policy must advise citizens about the recall of certain soft cheeses due to a Listeria outbreak, emphasizing the potential health risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
- In light of the recent health-and-wellness concerns, mental-health organizations should provide resources and support for individuals anxious about food safety, especially amidst the Listeria outbreak in France.
- Health agencies should urge consumers to prioritize proper nutrition by choosing non-recalled food-and-drink options, highlighting the significance of maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle during the investigation of the Listeria outbreak.
- General news outlets should report on the on-going crime-and-justice implications of the French cheese recall, questioning whether there were any negligence or lapses in health policy that may have contributed to the outbreak.
