Threat on the Saturday evening aperitif, many sausage references are currently recalled due to a suspicion of Listeria.
Lovers of sausage as an aperitif, wary as Saturday evening approaches. Many sausage references have been subject to recalls since Friday, March 24, due to a suspicion of Listeria, the bacterium responsible for listeriosis.
Dry sausages, sausages, chorizos… the recalled products are numerous and have in common that they are organic products. Mainly sold at Biocoop or in “Marcel” stores or even at Carrefour or U system, such as dry sausage with hazelnuts, the recalled sausages are all detailed on the site Reminder Cons.
If you are in possession of one of the sausages concerned by the recall, it is recommended that you no longer consume the product. Reimbursement procedures are in progress and are open until June, on variable dates depending on the product.
Risk of contracting listeriosis
The detection of listeria monocytogenes poses a risk of listeriosis contamination to people who consume the sausages targeted by these recalls.
“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, notifying him of this consumption”, indicates the site. Reminder Cons.
Pregnant women must be particularly careful because they are also exposed to “serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage”. “Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and whose incubation period can be up to eight weeks,” recalls the site.