SFA recalls French raw milk cheese products over presence of toxin

European authorities have recalled Fromagerie Gillot raw milk cheese products from France due to the potential presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Friday (Oct 9) that as the products were brought into Singapore, it has directed the importers, Cold Storage and Little Farms, to recall the products.

The recall is ongoing, added SFA.

STEC infection can occur by consuming contaminated food, particularly raw or unpasteurised milk and its products.

Food contaminated with the toxin may not look or smell spoilt but can cause serious infections.

Symptoms of STEC infection can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are advised not to consume them.

Those who have already eaten the products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.

Consumers may also contact their point of purchase for more information.

esther.lam@asiaone.com

由于可能存在产志贺毒素大肠杆菌 (STEC)，欧洲当局已从法国召回 Fromagerie Gillot 生乳奶酪产品。

新加坡食品局（SFA）周五（10月9日）表示，由于这些产品已被运入新加坡，因此已指示进口商Cold Storage和Little Farms召回这些产品。

SFA补充说，召回工作仍在进行中。

食用受污染的食物，特别是生牛奶或未经巴氏消毒的牛奶及其制品，会导致 STEC 感染。

被毒素污染的食物可能看起来或闻起来没有变质，但会导致严重的感染。

STEC感染的症状可能包括腹泻、胃痉挛和呕吐。

建议已购买受影响产品的消费者不要食用。

已经食用过这些产品并对自身健康感到担忧的人应该寻求医疗建议。

消费者也可以联系购买点获取更多信息。

esther.lam@asiaone.com