Fromagerie Masson Recalls Reblochon de Savoie AOP Lot 5-261 on Suspected STEC Contamination

Overview

• The recall targets Reblochon de Savoie AOP in 450 g packs from Lot 5-261 due to suspected Shiga toxin–producing E. coli.
• The identifying marks are the best-before date 10.01.2026 and the establishment code FR 74.145.050 CE, with no other Masson products affected.
• EHEC/STEC infections may cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or fever within about 2 to 10 days, with severe complications possible in young children.
• Shoppers are advised not to consume the cheese, to return it for a refund even without a receipt or dispose of it safely, and to wash hands and utensils and watch for symptoms.
• Retail distribution remains unclear, with reports pointing to sales in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia and one outlet also listing Hesse, and no illnesses were reported in the articles.