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Lidl supermarkets have long been a place where consumers find a wide range of competitively priced products, including quality fresh items. Indeed, Lidl has managed to carve out a place of choice in the hearts of buyers. Whether seasonal fruits and vegetables, well-cut meats or even tasty cheeses…
However, this reputation has now been tarnished by a health alert concerning a product sold in its fresh sections. A product recall affects a very popular reference, a potentially contaminated cheese. Here's what you need to know.
A must-have at Lidl
The Lidl self-service fresh section stands out as a real asset for consumers looking for fresh, tasty and affordable products. Every week, customers can discover renewed products, guaranteeing freshness and seasonality.
Cheeses in particular attract many buyers, attracted by the diversity of the references offered. Aged cheeses, regional specialties and even European products, all are on display at unbeatable prices. However, this quality offer at low prices does not escape some unpleasant surprises.
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The latest recall produced concerning the brand bears witness to this. Indeed, Consumption reminder launched an alert this Friday, November 15, on a cheese sold at Lidl. This cheese, appreciated for its creamy texture and delicate taste, would be contaminated with bacterium E. coli STEC (Escherichia coli shiga toxinogène).
What is the risk if you eat this cheese?
The presence of this bacterial strain is concerning. Health authorities immediately implemented a recall to avoid any risk to consumers' health. Toxigenic Escherichia coli shiga can actually cause severe symptomsoften within a week of consuming the contaminated product.
Among the most common are diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal pain, vomiting and fever. Serious complications, such as kidney problems, can occur in approximately 5 to 8% of cases. The risk is also higher in young children and the elderly.
If you have eaten this Lidl cheese recently and have these symptoms, it is therefore crucial to consult a doctor quickly. Don't forget to provide information about the product and the date of your purchase. If no symptoms appear within 15 days, then there is no reason to worry.
What to do if you bought this cheese from Lidl?
The cheese in question? THE Demi-Reblochon de Savoie AOP sold under the brand Flavors of our Regions. The product bears the number of reference GTIN 14334035219837 and a date of minimum durability from 11/11/2024. It was marketed in Lidl stores between October 11, 2024 and November 11, 2024, packaged in plastic film.
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If you have purchased this Demi-Reblochon de Savoie AOP, it is essential not to consume it. The product recall concerns the lot C42840469and Lidl has set up a refund procedure.
To obtain your refund, simply return the product to the store, or destroy it if you prefer not to travel. Lidl customer service is also at your disposal at 080054355435 for any additional questions. You have until November 30, 2024 to carry out this process and guarantee your safety.
