Check the reference of the ham that you just purchased. Following contamination with Listeria, certain batches were subject to a reminder. There Listeria is a bacteria that can be found in the digestive system of certain animals. It can cause listeriosis, a disease with an incubation period of up to 8 weeks. Listeria can cause neurological complications such as meningitis.
If you purchased the ham affected by the recall, do not consume it. You can return it to the point of sale to receive a refund.
Listeria: what is the reference for contaminated ham?
The batches of ham affected by the recall are sold in Monoprix:
Brand : TALEC
Product : HAM IN THE OLD WAY AC COOKED IN A CLOTH
GTIN: 3268680020474
Prizes: 02324109
Expiration date 01/10/2023
Health mark: FR 29 004 023
Distributors: Monoprix (whole of France)
What symptoms should alert?
“People who have consumed the products mentioned and who present fever, isolated or accompanied by headache, and body achesare invited to consult their treating physician by reporting this consumption.“, warns the government.
Serious forms with complications neurological and maternal or fetal harm in pregnant women can sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should be particularly attentive to these symptoms.
Listeria can also be fatal in elderly or fragile people (suffering from cancer, on dialysis or transplant recipients). In fact, the mortality rate reaches 30 or 40% for cases of listeriosis.
Can we recognize a contaminated product?
Foods contaminated with Listeria retain same look, same taste and same smell than normal. It is therefore impossible to recognize a product infected with Listeria. The foods concerned can be fruits, vegetables, dairy products, cheeses, meats, cold cuts, smoked fish, raw shellfish…
“The bacteria can contaminate all stages of the food chain by colonizing food manufacturing sites. As it is sensitive to heat, it is in principle absent from cooked and preserved foods, unless contamination occurs after cooking. Because of its ability to multiply at low temperatures, Listeria is often present in refrigerated foods with a long shelf life.“, further specifies the government.
Source : Ministry of Health and Prevention
