Pâté en Croûte Cocktail Pistache (Drôme Salaisons)
The Environmental Health Division (EHD) has issued an immediate recall for Pâté en Croûte Cocktail Pistache (400g) produced by Drôme Salaisons after reports the product may be contaminated with Listeria; affected items carry use-by dates between 17 February 2026 and 31 March 2026 and have been distributed internationally, including in the British Virgin Islands. Residents are advised not to consume the product, to discard it safely, and to follow cleaning guidance; the EHD has provided phone and email contacts for local enquiries and an international media contact for broader queries.
The Environmental Health Division (EHD) is advising the public of an immediate recall of Pâté en Croûte Cocktail Pistache (400g), produced by the brand Drôme Salaisons, following reports that the product may be contaminated with Listeria, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious illness (Government of the Virgin Islands).
The recall covers products with use-by dates between 17 February 2026 and 31 March 2026. According to the EHD, the product has been distributed internationally and has reached retailers in the British Virgin Islands. Members of the public who may have purchased this pâté are strongly urged not to eat it.
The EHD recommends that the product be discarded immediately. To reduce the risk of cross-contamination, seal the product in a bag before placing it in household trash and avoid handling it unnecessarily. Listeria infection (listeriosis) can be serious. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea.
Certain groups face a higher risk of severe illness: pregnant women and their unborn babies, older adults, newborns and people with weakened immune systems. The EHD advises pregnant women who may have eaten the affected product to contact their healthcare provider promptly, even if symptoms are mild or absent.
Anyone who develops symptoms consistent with listeriosis should seek medical attention and tell clinicians about possible exposure to contaminated food. In addition to discarding the product, households should clean and sanitise any surfaces, utensils, cutting boards and containers that may have come into contact with the pâté.
The EHD recommends using hot, soapy water followed by a suitable disinfectant on counters, refrigerators and other food-preparation areas. Retailers and food service providers are asked to check their inventories and remove any affected batches immediately. The EHD will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if necessary, the Government of the Virgin Islands said in its notice.
For further information or to report purchases, members of the public may contact the Environmental Health Division at 468-5110 (Government of the Virgin Islands). For public health communications, contact Natasha Lettsome-Humphrey, Public Health Communications Specialist, Ministry of Health and Social Development, by phone at 468-2286 or by email at nlettsome@gov.vg.
For international media enquiries, the Government has provided BVIGovernment@dgagroup.com. Residents seeking other government assistance or services can call the Government of the Virgin Islands one-stop shop at (284) 468-3701 or use the Government WhatsApp number 1(284) 468-9760 for inquiries and appointments.
The EHD reminds consumers to follow disposal and hygiene guidance to protect public health and says it will issue further updates if the situation changes.
Primary source: BVI Government