The health authorities have indicated that they are withdrawing Spanish dry sausages. 45 people, including 27 children, contracted salmonellosis after consuming it.
- The health authorities are withdrawing “fuets”, Spanish dry sausages of the Embutidos Caula SL brand, after 45 cases of salmonellosis, including 27 children.
Spanish “fuet” dry sausages should no longer be consumed and removed from the shelves of their points of sale.
This was reported on Saturday July 17 in a press release the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. In question: a risk of salmonellosis linked to the consumption of fuet, named after this Spanish sausage. According to the National Salmonella Reference Center, 45 people, including 27 children, fell ill after consuming it between June 24 and July 15.
What products are affected?
As of this Saturday, the Directorate General for Food, the Directorate General for Health and Public Health France have indicated that they are proceeding with a withdrawal-recall of all batches of fuets “likely to be contaminated with salmonella”. These are manufactured by the Spanish company Embutidos Caula SL and carry the ES 10.01865/GE CE health mark.
The health authorities invite potential buyers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the store.
What is salmonellosis?
Salmonellosis is a food poisoning caused by bacteria called salmonella. Among these are the Salmonella Entericathe main cause of salmonella gastroenteritis in humans, and which develops in particular in cattle and pigs.
These bacteria can cause food poisoning, which is characterized by gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, vomiting), intestinal cramps, fever and headaches which generally occur between 6 and 72 hours after consumption of the products. contaminated.
Usually, recovery occurs within 4-7 days, without requiring treatment. However, the infection can be serious and even fatal for the elderly or sick as well as for infants.
People who have consumed the potentially contaminated dry sausages and who present these symptoms are therefore invited to consult a doctor without delay.
No worries, however, if no symptoms are seen within 7 days of eating any of the affected products.
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