Customers are asked to not consume the product unless cooked thoroughly, piping hot all the way through. There have been no reports of associated illness, however the Ministry for Primary Industries is advising those concerned about their health after consuming to seek medical advice. The Ministry for Primary Industries said customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund or cook thoroughly. Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese often made from either cow or buffalo milk. Most strains of E coli are harmless, however some types can cause serious illness with severe diarrhoea and stomach cramps. Places the product has been sold: