Recall of Vieux Porche Buchette (200g) due to potential Listeria contamination

         The French Rappel Consommateur has issued a recall of a soft cheese, Vieux Porche Buchette (200g) in France, due to possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

2          As the affected product was imported into Singapore, SFA has directed the importers, Classic Fine Foods Pte Ltd and Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd, to recall the implicated products. The recall is ongoing. 

3         Listeria monocytogenes is foodborne bacterium that can cause food poisoning. Food that are at higher risk of being contaminated with Listeria include unpasteurised (raw) dairy products, soft cheese including those ripened by mould, refrigerated meat spread, smoked fish and ready-to-eat deli meats and sausages. Symptoms of Listeria infection may include fever, muscle ache, nausea and diarrhoea. Listeria can be fatal to pregnant women, infants and the immunocompromised. More information on Listeria in food can be found at: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-information/risk-at-a-glance/listeria-in-food.

4         Consumers who have purchased the implicated product are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.

5              Details of the implicated product are as follows: 

Implicated Product Product name: Vieux Porche Buchette (200g) Best Before date: All batches with Best Before Date up to and including 20/08/2025 Country of origin: France   Importer: Classic Fine Foods Pte Ltd and Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd