A reference of ham on sale at Carrefour is the subject of an alert for the presence of a dangerous bacterium, listeria monocytogenes, according to the government site Rappel Conso.
- Rappel Conso, the site for dangerous product alerts, calls for people not to consume Savoie ham from the Reflets de France brand.
- This ham may contain listeria bacteria.
- This bacterium can cause listeriosis, a rare but serious disease.
Be careful, if you have bought or consumed Savoie ham from the Reflets de France brand. Distributed at Carrefour, this product presents a risk of listeria according to Drink reminder. The government site dedicated to product recalls calls for consumer vigilance and indicates what to do.
Reminder: how to identify the incriminated Savoie ham?
The recalled lot is a 9-month-old Savoy ham of 6 slices (90g tray) from the Reflets de France brand. It bears the following information:
- GTIN 3245390060907 Lot 210158622 Best before date 03/06/2023
- Release date: 08/02/2023
- End of marketing date: 02/17/2023
- Health mark: FR 11.262.047 CE
In case of purchase, it is advisable not to consume the product and to bring it back to the store to be reimbursed. The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is responsible for listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and whose incubation period can be 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.
Listeriosis: the signs to watch out for
“People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and body aches, are invited to consult their doctor and report 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.”, recommends Rappel Conso.
The government site also indicates that the Carrefour consumer service is available for any additional information at the following number: 0 805 500 120.
