The authorities are warning consumers who have purchased stewed ham at Leader Price and Franprix.
Distributed throughout France, they are the subject of a recall linked to the presence of listeria.
The government site Rappel Conso is launching a product recall following the detection of listeria in slices of ham, sold at Franprix and Leader Price. The product concerned is sold under the name “Stewed Ham” and produced by the Franprix and Leader Price brands. The affected batches are as follows: 162110 01260621 and 163110 01260621.
They display a use-by date of June 16, 2024. The marketing of these products took place from June 11 to 17, 2024 throughout France, in Casino, Vival, Spar stores and Casino, Leader Price, Franprix distribution networks. and the Franprix distribution networks.
Listeriosis, causing “serious forms” for vulnerable people
People who may have consumed these products “who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headache, and body aches, are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption”. “Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur” because of this possible presence of listeria.
“Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should be particularly attentive to these symptoms”. Listeriosis “is a disease that can be serious and has an incubation period of up to eight weeks“, remind the authorities.
