French goat cheese products recalled over likely presence of bacteria that causes food poisoning

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed Symphony W&C to recall three types of Fromagerie Blanc's raw milk goat cheese products due to the possible presence of bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

This came after the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed issued a notification on the recall of the products.

The items are Chabi Cendre (180g), lot number 069, with an expiry date of May 8, 2024, Chabi Blanc (180g), lot number 070, with an expiry date of May 9, 2024 and Palet Cendre (150g), lot number 067, with an expiry date of May 5, 2024.

All three items are from France and the recall is ongoing.

Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne bacterium that can cause food poisoning, said SFA.

Food that is at higher risk of being contaminated with Listeria include unpasteurised (raw) dairy products, soft cheese, including those ripened by mould, refrigerated meat spread, smoked fish and ready-to-eat deli meats and sausages.

Symptoms of Listeria infection may include fever, muscle ache, nausea and diarrhoea.

Listeria can also be fatal to pregnant women, infants and the immunocompromised.

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

Those who have consumed them and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.

Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.