The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) has issued a recall for French-origin Brie cheese after tests detected enterotoxins produced by the pathogenic bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. The alert was triggered through the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), with EFET’s Regional Directorate of Attica notified of the product’s distribution in Greece.
Product Details
The affected item is a soft cheese marketed as “Petit Brie”, under the brand name “Ile de France”. It is sold in 125g packages, bearing batch number S26097F2X2 and a best-before date of 06/06/2027.
The product was distributed in Greece by Eurofood Quality S.A. to various retail food outlets. The company has initiated a voluntary recall and urged customers to return the product.
Consumer Advisory
EFET advises consumers who have already purchased this batch not to consume it and to contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.