The government site Rappel Conso has issued an alert to the presence of a dangerous bacterium, listeria monocytogenes, in a burger reference on sale at Auchan and Carrefour.
- In 2021, no less than 4,096 food products were recalled, according to the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF).
- Since April 1, 2021, the government platform Rappel Conso has listed all products, whether food or not, deemed defective or dangerous to health.
Consumer vigilance is essential! Indeed, this week there were many recalls of foodstuffs containing animal products.
Staphylococcus, E-coli and Listeria present in some references
After the deli meats containing staphylococcus, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, and ground beef contaminated with E-coli bacteria, responsible for sometimes bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain and vomiting, the government warns that a burger reference also poses health risks.
In fact, the productMy Gourmet Beef and Cheddar Burger” of the Madrange brand, sold at Auchan and Carrefour could contain the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, responsible for listeriosis, according to the Rappel Conso site.
In case of symptoms of listeriosis, you should inform your doctor.
Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and has an incubation period of up to eight weeks. It can have particularly serious consequences in pregnant women and newborns, as well as in people with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised people and the elderly), indicates the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
“People who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and body aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Severe forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should be especially alert to these symptoms.“, noted Drink reminder.
In case of purchase, it is advisable not to consume the product and to bring it back to the store to be reimbursed.
