Cheese consumption leads to fatalities for two individuals.

Cheese consumption leads to fatalities for two individuals.

Breaking News: Listeria Contamination in French Cheeses Leads to Recall in Germany and France

A major recall of several cheese varieties has been initiated by the French cheese producer Chavegrand due to suspected contamination with the dangerous bacterium Listeria. The affected cheese products were sold in several German supermarkets, including Rewe.

The recalled cheese varieties affected by Listeria contamination in Germany and France include:

• Camembert de caractère Vieux Porche
• Camembert Charles VII
• Bûchette de Chèvre Vieux Porche
• Other soft cheeses such as brie and camembert under the Chavegrand brand

The recall in Germany covers these cheeses sold in supermarkets, including chains like REWE. In France, the recall similarly applies to soft cheeses from Chavegrand, mainly those made with pasteurized milk.

German customers are advised to check the serial number (Chargenummer) on the packaging to identify contaminated batches. Details on exact batch numbers are in the official recall lists from authorities, but the recall encompasses several batches of the cheeses named above. The manufacturer has recalled all batches of cheese produced before June 23, 2025, with products bearing the health mark FR 23.117.001.

Consumers who purchased these cheeses before the cutoff date and matching batch numbers are advised to return them for a refund and avoid consumption due to serious Listeria monocytogenes contamination risks.

Symptoms after consumption of the affected products may include fever, muscle aches, or flu-like complaints, and should prompt immediate medical attention, even if consumption took place several weeks ago. Pregnant women and older persons should be particularly careful with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.

The manufacturer has set up a free hotline for further inquiries: 33 800 00 91 80. Affected cheeses can be disposed of in the trash or returned to the respective supermarket for a refund.

The outbreak of the bacterial infection has already claimed two lives and affected 21 people in France. The affected batches for Camembert Charles VII include C5160022, C5174014, C5154095, and C5160044, each with BBDs: 11.08.2025 and 25.08.2025. The Best Before Date for the affected Rewe product is 11.08.2025, and another product from Rewe, ja! Crumbly Fresh Cheese 0.1% 200g, is also affected.

Customers of Aldi, Rewe, and Co. should check their purchased cheese products for the affected varieties and batches. The EAN Code for the affected Rewe product is 43 37256 94458 8.

*Summary Table**

| Cheese Variety | Producer | Affected Batches | Health Mark | Country | Notes | |-----------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------|--------------------------------| | Camembert de caractère Vieux Porche | Chavegrand | Several batches; production before June 23, 2025 | FR 23.117.001 | Germany/France | Sold in German supermarkets | | Camembert Charles VII | Chavegrand | Several batches; production before June 23, 2025 | FR 23.117.001 | Germany/France | Includes REWE chain | | Bûchette de Chèvre Vieux Porche | Chavegrand | Several batches; production before June 23, 2025 | FR 23.117.001 | Germany/France | Pasteurized soft cheeses | | Brie (Chavegrand brand) | Chavegrand | Included in recall of all batches before June 23, 2025 | FR 23.117.001 | France | Linked to listeriosis outbreak |

1. The dangerous bacterium Listeria has contaminated several cheese varieties produced by Chavegrand, leading to a recall in Germany and France.
2. The recalled cheese products, including Camembert de caractère Vieux Porche, Camembert Charles VII, and Bûchette de Chèvre Vieux Porche, were sold in German supermarkets like Rewe.
3. Consumers who purchased these affected cheeses before a certain date should return them for a refund and avoid consumption due to the risk of serious Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
4. Pregnant women and older individuals should be particularly cautious when handling Listeria-contaminated products.
5. The manufacturer, Chavegrand, has established a free hotline for further inquiries at 33 800 00 91 80.
6. Affected cheeses can be disposed of in the trash or returned to the respective supermarket for a refund.
7. The outbreak of Listeria has already resulted in two deaths and affected 21 people in France.
8. Listeria monocytogenes infection symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, or flu-like complaints, and immediate medical attention is required if suspected.
9. The affected batches for Camembert Charles VII include C5160022, C5174014, C5154095, and C5160044, each with Best Before Dates (BBDs) between August 11, 2025, and August 25, 2025.
10. Other soft cheeses like brie and camembert under the Chavegrand brand are also affected by the recall.
11. Customers of Aldi, Rewe, and other stores should check their purchased cheese products for these affected varieties and batches.
12. The EAN code for the affected Rewe product is 43 37256 94458 8.
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