Auchan: Turkeys sold everywhere in France are being recalled for the presence of listeria

It's Sunday, and for many French people, it's the day to cook a piece of poultry. But be careful about which dish you put on your plate.

Warns against recalling the turkey tray sold at many points of sale in France Rappel-Conso.gouv.fr Friday, February 9, 2024. Meat exceeds listeria alert standard.

Product in detail

In detail, the government website indicates that it is a tray weighing one kilogram, sold in all Auchan stores in France, and more generally, at “any other brand that markets Auchan brand products.”

These pieces of turkey, from the Pouce brand, were sold between January 16 and 28, 2024, and bear the health label FR 41 238 001 CE.

The part in question is 0344168624, barcode 3254560105621.

Listeriosis, a disease that can be fatal

According to Rappel-Conso, this tray exceeds the alert standard for Listeria monocytogenes. Therefore, a person who consumes this meat risks ingesting listeria bacteria, and then developing listeriosis. A disease that can be serious.

It is the second leading cause of food-related death in France.

If you have taken the product, listen to yourself and make sure that you do not experience the symptoms of the disease that we present to you in this article.

If this is the case, Rabel Konso strongly recommends consulting a doctor, reminding that “serious forms with neurological complications and harm to the mother or fetus in pregnant women can also sometimes occur.” Pregnant women, as well as people with weakened immune systems and the elderly, should be especially careful.

Note that the incubation period can be up to eight weeks.

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