Many boxes of eggs, sold by brands such as Carrefour, Auchan, Intermarché, Leclerc and Lidl, are the subject of a recall for a risk of salmonella contamination.
- Several cartons of eggs are being recalled because there is a risk that the food could be contaminated with salmonella.
- The products were sold in several brands across France between the end of September and October 24. Some boxes were distributed by Resto du coeur.
- Salmonella most often causes gastroenteritis. Symptoms are fever, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Be careful if you have purchased eggs recently. Many boxes sold throughout France and in several brands are the subject of a massive recall for a risk of salmonella contamination, the government platform warned Consumption reminder on October 25, 2024.
Eggs contaminated with salmonella: how to recognize recalled products?
The “free-range” eggs suspected of being contaminated with salmonella were sold between September 29 and October 10, 2024. These are boxes of 6 and 12 of the brand All fresh, all Frenchboxes of 6 and 12 of the brand Sweet France as well as boxes of 10Oval then those of 6 of Poitou eggs. Their minimum durability date runs from October 24 to 31, 2024 and their health mark is FR 79201001 CE.
These products were marketed by the Carrefour, Coopérative U, Auchan, Intermarché, Leclerc and Maximo brands across France. Some were also distributed by the Resto du coeur association.
Boxes of 12 ECO+ eggs, Leclerc’s distributor brand, are also subject to a recall procedure. Sold between October 3 and 24, they bear the indications GTIN 3450970154307, Lot 132427604, Recommended consumption date 10/24/2024 and the health mark FR 79201001. “Only products bearing the additional code 17 following the barcode are affected by the recall”specifies Consumption reminder.
Carrefour and Lidl also had to remove other products from their shelves. For the first, it isFree-range eggs sold in boxes of 6 and 12 between September 6 and October 10. Concerning the second, these are the Medium/large free-range eggs presented in boxes of 6 and 12 and marketed between October 4 and 24.
If you are in possession of one of these products, health authorities recommend not consuming them and returning them to stores for a refund.
#ProductRecall Eggs – All fresh all French, Douce France, Ovalis, Poitou eggs
Risks: Salmonella spp (causing agent of salmonellosis)
Reason: as a precaution for eggs potentially contaminated Salmonella Typhim…https://t.co/NEKXu60Oo7 pic.twitter.com/mv5Z9qVmSH
— RappelConso (@RappelConso) October 25, 2024
Salmonella: what are the risks?
Infections with bacteria of the Salmonella genus are the second leading cause of foodborne illness in Europe. The causative pathogens originate from the intestines of animals and are most commonly transmitted to humans through contaminated foods eaten raw or undercooked. “Eggs and foods made from raw eggs (mayonnaise, creams, chocolate mousse, tiramisus, etc.) are the cause of almost half of collective foodborne illnesses due to Salmonella”specifiesANSES.
Salmonella most often causes gastroenteritis. Fever, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain are the most common symptoms. The incubation period varies from 6 hours to 72 hours. If the infection is generally mild and cured within a few days, it can have more serious consequences for the most vulnerable such as young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised patients and the elderly.
The authorities advise people who have eaten the recalled eggs and who present symptoms to consult their doctor and report this consumption. “In the absence of symptoms within seven days after consumption of the products concerned, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption: cooking the products thoroughly (hard-boiled eggs , pastries, poultry meats, etc.) at +65°C helps destroy these bacteria and prevent the consequences of such contamination.adds Rappel Conso.
