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Recall of various batches of Brie Mariotte due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Friday, 15 August 2025

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.43
Product Identification: Please see table below. 
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: France

Message:

The below batches of Brie Mariotte are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. 
There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals or the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products. Please see this News Article

Product  Pack size  Expiry date
Brie Mariotte 1kg All best before dates up to and including 30/08/2025
Brie Mariotte All pack sizes  All batches and use by dates sold between 08/06/2025 and 13/08/2025

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days. 

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.  

Caterers should not use the implicated batches. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.