2 batches of Crottin De Pays goat cheese recalled: Singapore Food Agency
SINGAPORE — Two batches of Crottin De Pays goat cheese from France have been recalled due to high count of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
This came after the European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed issued a notification on the product, which is made from unpasteurised milk from Alpine goats.
In a media release on Tuesday (9 July), the SFA said it has directed the Singapore importer to recall the product, which has not been distributed to the market for sale, and is currently stored in the importer’s warehouse.
The agency also warned of the risks of consuming unpasteurised milk cheese. “Unpasteurised milk is likely to contain more bacteria and other pathogens compared to pasteurised milk. This may include E. coli bacteria, which can cause food poisoning.”
In particular, young children, pregnant women, elderly persons, and people with chronic illness such as diabetes should avoid consuming unpasteurised food products, the SFA added.
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