| Issue Date | 14.8.2025 |
|---|---|
| Source of Information | Notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission |
| Food Product | Soft cheese |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: St Maure Vieux Porche 45% 200G Place of origin: France Pack size: 200 grams Lot number and use-by dates: (1) C5162104, July 31, 2025; (2) C5169106, August 5, 2025; and (3) C5175123, August 13, 2025 Importer: Culina (HK) Limited |
| Reason For Issuing Alert | The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) noted a notification from the RASFF of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product is being recalled in France due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately follow-up the case. A preliminary investigation found that an importer, Culina (HK) Limited, had imported the affected batches of the product. The importer concerned has stopped sales, removed from shelves the affected batches of the product. The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing. |
| Advice to the Trade | Stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if in possession. |
| Advice to Consumers | Not to consume the affected batch of the product. |
| Further Information | Members of the public may call the vendor's hotline at 2342 3221 during office hours for enquiries about the recall. |
Reposted from HKSAR Government webpage:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_fa/2025_600.html