Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission

Three kinds of cheese imported from France

Details of the products are as follows:

Product name: 

(1) FRERES MARCHAND - CANTAL ENTRE DEUX AOP
(2) TRADITIONAL SELECTION 1KG - 4 CHEESES 
(3) TRADITIONAL SELECTION 2KG - 6 CHEESES
Brand: Les Frères Marchand
Place of origin: France
Importer: Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Limited
Lot: LOT 21-45

• The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission that the above-mentioned products might have been contaminated with STEC and are being recalled. According to the information provided by the RASFF, the affected batches of products have been imported into Hong Kong.
•  People will contract STEC-causing gastro-intestinal disease through consumption of contaminated water or undercooked and contaminated foods. Intestinal bleeding and serious complications such as hemolytic uraemic syndrome may also develop in some people.

• Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer concerned for follow-up.
• A preliminary investigation found that the importer, Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Limited, had imported some of the affected batches of products into Hong Kong. The importer concerned has initiated a recall according to the CFS' instructions.
• The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.

• Stop using or selling the affected batches of products concerned immediately if they possess them.

• Not to consume the affected batches of the products if they have bought any.

The CFS press release

Enquiries about the recall can be made to the hotlines at 2612 2066 during office hours.