French supermarket eggs and charcuterie meats recalled over health fears

Consumers in France are advised to check their fridges and refrigerators as two major food recalls are currently affecting Lidl eggs and more than 20 Carrefour pork and charcuterie products. 

The announcements were published by RappelConso (the French government’s product recall website), and concern products that may contain either Salmonella Enteritidis or Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria capable of causing potentially dangerous food-born illnesses. 

Lidl recalls eggs over Salmonella risk 

Lidl has recalled trays of fresh eggs sold across France over the possible presence of Salmonella Enteritidis. 

The recall affects trays of 20 eggs (GTIN 5906295184119) and 30 eggs (GTIN 5906295184126), both without a brand and includes all batches and best-before dates. The eggs were sold until July 17. 

Salmonella bacteria causes salmonellosis, an infection that usually develops between six and 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Symptoms can include diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever and headaches. The illness is usually mild but can be more severe in young children, pregnant women, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. 

Those that have bought the batches are encouraged not to eat the eggs. They should either return them to the Lidl store for a refund (no receipt necessary) or dispose of them. Anyone who develops symptoms after eating them should consult a doctor and mention the product they consumed. 

Carrefour recalls charcuterie products over Listeria fears

Carrefour also issued a voluntary nationwide recall affecting a wide range of Carrefour Le Marché cooked pork and charcuterie products because of a suspected contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall covers products sold between April 1 and July 20 either pre-packed or from Carrefour's traditional deli counters.

Among the pre-packed products are:

• Saucisson à l'ail fumé au bois de hêtre (250g, GTIN 3245414081277)

• Cocktail Bacon Emmental (12 pieces, 160g, GTIN 3560070377718)

• Cocktail Bacon Pruneau (12 pieces, 180g, GTIN 3560070377657)

• Carré de côte de porc cuit (variable weight, two slices, GTIN 025567900000)

• Poitrine de porc cuite fumée (variable weight, three slices, GTIN 2241188000000)

• Poitrine de porc cuite (variable weight, three slices, GTIN 2241276000000)

• Petit salé de porc cuit (variable weight, two slices, GTIN 0255674000000)

• Varieties of Boudin blanc à l'ancienne: Forestier (2 x 110g, GTIN 3245413575517), aux Morilles (2 x 110g, GTIN 3245413575487), au Porto (2 x 110g, GTIN 3245413575470 and 6 x 110g, GTIN 3245413592989) and à la Truffe (2 x 110g, GTIN 3245413575548)

These products carry use-by dates between April 1 and September 6.

The recall also includes loose products sold from Carrefour's deli counter, including demi poitrine cuite, demi poitrine cuite fumée, rôti de porc cuit, jarreton de porc cuit, carré de côte de porc cuit, pâté de campagne à l'ancienne, and several traditional saucisson à l'ail varieties. They were sold between April 1 and July 20.

The products can be seen here. 

Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis. Initial symptoms may include fever, headaches and muscle aches, but severe cases can lead to neurological complications. Pregnant women are particularly at risk because the infection can affect an unborn baby, while elderly people and those with weakened immune systems are also more vulnerable.

It is important to keep in mind that listeriosis has a long incubation period and symptoms may appear up to eight weeks after eating contaminated food. Anyone who develops symptoms after consuming one of the recalled products should contact a doctor. The product can be returned to the store for a refund (no receipt necessary) or otherwise disposed of. 

Leclerc recall 

A separate recall has also been issued for Jasse Larzou Saucisse Sèche Perche Pur Porc, sold by E.Leclerc Sebadis in Aveyron.

The recall affects lot 135 (GTIN 0237058204108), sold between July 7 and July 20, after Salmonella was detected in the product.

Consumers should not eat the sausage and should return it to the point of sale or destroy it.