Lorraine Williamson
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has issued a warning regarding the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made from raw sheep milk by the brand Casa Mateu.
This alert was communicated by the autonomous community of Catalonia through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI).
Product details
The affected product details are as follows:
- Product name: Tou Casa Mateu
- Brand: Casa Mateu
- Lot number: All lots with current expiration dates
- Unit weight: 400 grams
- Storage temperature: Refrigerated
Consumers are advised not to consume the product if they have it at home.
Presence of Salmonella Enteritidis
The initial distribution of the affected cheese has been to the autonomous communities of Valencia and Catalonia, though further redistribution cannot be ruled out. This information has been shared with relevant authorities via SCIRI and the Health Alert and Emergency Coordination Centre (CCAES) to ensure the removal of the affected products from the market and to monitor for potential cases.
Recommendations for consumers
- Do not consume the product: If you have this cheese at home, do not eat it.
- Seek medical advice: If you have consumed this product and experience symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and headache, seek medical attention immediately.