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France recalls soft cheeses after two suspected deaths from listeriosis
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Posted on August 13, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on August 13, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
France recalls soft cheeses after listeriosis deaths. Chavegrand's products linked to cases; vulnerable groups at higher risk.
PARIS (Reuters) -France has recalled several kinds of camembert, brie and other soft cheeses after two people died from listeriosis infection and several fell ill after eating cheeses sold in supermarkets nationwide.
The health ministry said dairy firm Chavegrand is recalling dozens of batches of soft-rind cheeses after a possible link was established between the cases of listeriosis and consumption of its products.
Chavegrand, a family-owned firm which produces cheese for several supermarket chains including Leclerc, Carrefour and Auchan, said an old production line where the suspect cheeses had been made was now closed and products currently on supermarket shelves are safe.
"We were shocked to hear about these two dramas and we are working hard to make sure our production lines are safe," company spokesman Guillaume Albert told Reuters.
The recalled products are all soft cheeses with a bloomy rind made from pasteurized cow's or goat's milk and were sold until August 9 throughout France and internationally under various brand names, the health ministry said.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by the listeria bacteria, causes flu-like symptoms, nausea, diarrhoea and infection of the blood and brain. It poses a higher risk for newborns, the elderly, pregnant women and people with weak immunity.
The health ministry said the people infected were aged 34 to 95 and that one of the people who died had underlying medical issues. The first cases were identified in June.
(Reporting by Geert De Clercq; editing by Giles Elgood)
Listeriosis is an infection caused by the listeria bacteria, often linked to contaminated food. It can lead to severe illness, especially in vulnerable populations.
Soft cheeses are dairy products made from milk that have a soft texture and high moisture content. Examples include brie and camembert.
Symptoms of listeriosis can include flu-like symptoms, nausea, diarrhea, and in severe cases, infections of the blood and brain.
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