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A massive recall of ground beef is currently shaking France. The cause is contamination by a dangerous bacteria that threatens the health of consumers. The supermarket concerned has already removed the affected products from its shelves. However, it is important to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions. Read on to find out more!
Supermarket’s hamburgers are being recalled
Auchan minced steaks are the subject of an urgent recall following the detection of E. coli bacteria in certain batches. This recall, issued by the French health authorities, concerns steaks sold in several stores in the territory.
E. coli contamination, although rare, can cause serious symptoms. This includes sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. In the most severe cases, kidney complications may occur!
The expiration date (DLC) of these products is set at 16/06/2024. Even if you have frozen them, it is imperative that you no longer consume them. In fact, these ground steaks are simply no longer edible!
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Burgers from this flagship supermarket are being urgently recalled because they are contaminated
In any case, this reminder underlines the importance of increased vigilance regarding food safety. Also, remember that it is always crucial to respect the use-by dates and to cook ground meat thoroughly. Particularly for vulnerable populations!
The lot concerned
Contamination was detected in the batch of ground steaks Stri 5 % (6x100G) of the Auchan brand. Health authorities strongly recommend that consumers do not consume these products. But how can you quickly identify them?
Start by checking the barcode EAN 3505625000826 ground steaks. Then, take a look at the minimum durability date (DLC) mentioned above. This recall concerns meats sold in the Auchans self-service butchery sections located in the following French departments.
These are Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), Meuse (55), Moselle (57), Bas-Rhin (67), Haut-Rhin (68) and Vosges (88). What to do if you bought these hamburger steaks? You can throw them away or return them to the store for a refund. Contact Auchan customer service at 03 59 30 59 30 for more information on the procedure.
In the event of consumption of the incriminated minced steaks and the occurrence of symptoms, it is essential to consult a doctor immediately. You must also report this consumption to him, specifying the place and date of purchase.
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These ground steaks are being urgently recalled due to contamination, the brand concerned
Our tip for successfully eating minced steaks
Start by heating a pan over high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a knob of butter. The combination of these two fats is essential. Olive oil has a high smoke point, while butter brings an incomparable flavor. This combination prevents butter from burning while giving the minced steaks a delicious buttery note.
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the minced steaks. Let them sear over high heat for 1 minute on each side. After searing, reduce heat to medium. Let the ground meats cook for an additional 2 minutes on each side. This gentle cooking allows the heat to infiltrate to the core, thus guaranteeing tender and juicy meat. For rare cooking, allow 1 minute more per side.
