A health alert recently emerged in France. And the least we can say is that it will not fail to worry consumers, once again. The latter must at all costs take into account this new product recall.
A very worrying product recall
This Tuesday, January 21, a new alert was released. Indeed, a food product sold throughout the country is the subject of a massive recall due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes.
As a reminder, this is a pathogen causing listeriosis. This product recall concerns dry turkey sausage with veal from the Le Minaret brand. The product concerned is identified by GTIN 3276440001014 and belongs to lot 9775000007.
In addition, it has a consumption expiry date set at May 7, 2025. Packaged in a protective atmosphere in 170 g formats, this sausage was released in the territory between January 7, 2025 and January 20, 2025.
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The product bears the FR 69.135.001 CE health mark. This in principle guarantees its compliance with health standards. On the other hand, be aware that the analyzes revealed the presence of listeria. This therefore led to immediate product recall.
Reminder Conso also indicated on this contamination: “People who have consumed the product mentioned above and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headache, and body aches must consult their doctor and report this consumption”.
Before also adding: “Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur ». But that’s not all.
-A risk for consumer health
The government website also added: “Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should be particularly attentive to these symptoms”.
And to conclude: “Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and has an incubation period of up to eight weeks”. Experts advise do not consume this sausage anymore and destroy it immediately.
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Customers can also return the product to the point of purchase for a refund. This product recall, supervised by the authorities, will last until February 4, 2025. Once this date, you will no longer be able to obtain a refund.
Also note that the product has also seen the light of day in out-of-home catering (RHD). Restaurateurs must also be extra vigilant and comply with recommendations to protect their customers.
This product recall shows that consumers should be very careful when purchasing products. They must at all costs stay informed via platforms like Rappel Conso. They can also consult official sites to avoid any risk.
One thing is certain, this is a new alert which will clearly not fail to worry many consumers.