First published 10/5/2026, 8:20:15 PM · Last updated 10/5/2026, 8:20:15 PM

Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk farmhouse Camembert from France — Luxembourg

A serious alert notification reports Listeria monocytogenes in raw-milk farmhouse Camembert from France, with distribution to other member countries and Luxembourg identified as an affected country. The notification was published on 1 October 2026.

Illustrative image: Murray's Camembert Gooey, velvety textured cheese encased in a soft, snowy rind. Is there anything more French than Camembert ? Sip with a grass of Burgundy and see. imported for: Murray's Cheese 254 Bleecker St. Greenwich village, New York 10014 product of France FR-78.077.001-CE (farmer La Tremblaye at La Boissière-Ecole - Yvelines - France) — ENSEA92/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Categories: public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The alert identifies a serious food-safety risk involving a product distributed beyond its country of origin.

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Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk farmhouse Camembert from France — LuxembourgSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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