E. coli O26 has been found in Roquefort Designation of Origin (PDO) cheese sold under a dozen brands including La Petite Cave and Monoprix Gourmet, and withdrawn from sale.

The producer, Gabriel Coulet SA, based in Roquefort, said a check revealed E. coli O26:H11. Consumers were asked to return the cheese.

The bacteria was detected during internal testing by French retailer, Monoprix.