French cheese product imported by Cold Storage recalled due to ‘possible’ presence of bacteria

SINGAPORE: A cheese product imported from France has been recalled due to the "possible presence" of listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. 

The recall for Cantorel’s Plateau 5 Fromages was first issued by a European Commission food safety authority. 

As the implicated product was imported into the country, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Saturday (Dec 11) said it has directed Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd to recall the product. 

The affected batch of products have since been removed from retail shelves and are no longer in the market.  

The implicated products are Plateau 5 Fromages in 300g boxes, with a best before date of Jan 3, 2022.

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, with symptoms such as fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea.

“Consumers who have purchased the implicated product are advised not to consume it,” SFA said, adding that those who have consumed the affected product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.