The government announces the recall of a charcuterie sold in U brand stores throughout France due to a labeling error which could cause harm to certain consumers.
The month of June is not free from new product recalls on the government website Consumption reminder. Indeed, in recent days the French have been alerted after the report of the possible presence of bacteria in merguez sold throughout France, while goat cheese would present a bacteriological risk. At the same time, a new item in the Ferrero range was the subject of a major recall just launched on the market, and we learned that cat food was contaminated with salmonella.
On June 4, Consumption reminder unveils a new list of products that could be dangerous for consumers’ health, such as almond powder, cream and brie. Also, a delicatessen is in the sights of the health authorities due toa labeling error which could cause harm to people allergic to gluten.
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Pate labeled as ham
In fact, the product in question contains the following information on its packaging: old-fashioned cooked ham. While in reality it is a slice of country pâté. It goes without saying, the recipe for obtaining a country pâté is quite far from that for making a cooked ham… This is why the site Consumption reminder speaks very precisely about “gluten allergen risk” involving “undeclared allergenic substances”.
This country pâté from the brand U Flavors has been sold in U brand stores throughout France since May 30. The items were removed from shelves on June 3 to limit the impact of this labeling error. Indications make it possible to identify which ones are concerned, namely the GTIN code (bar code) – 0253023000001 – and the number of lot 02415103. The container of country pâté shows the expiration date as June 28, 2024. Of course, in the event that you are concerned by a possible gluten allergy, it is recommended not to consume it, destroy it or return it. at the point of sale.
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End of reimbursement procedure on June 19
The product recall procedure is already in effect, a telephone number is made available to people wishing to obtain more information on this subject: 09 69 36 69 36. Reimbursement is possible, but before June 19, 2024date of end of said procedure.
Gluten proteins are found in many foods, including cereals, pasta and cheese, and of course in many processed products. Gluten intolerance affects around 1% to 2% of French people, or around 700,000 people, and leads to digestive symptoms. The site ameli.fr states that it is “often asymptomatic” or responsible for “minor troubles”. “The diagnosis is based on tests. A gluten-free diet makes the symptoms disappear. Without dietary measures, complications remain possible”we specify, citing increased fatigue, regular mouth ulcers, cramps and even, in the most serious cases, amenorrhea, miscarriages or infertility, when it does not trigger peripheral neuropathy (affect of the nerves of the limbs).
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