Product recall: be careful, this ham sold throughout France is contaminated, it must not be consumed

Un jambon cuit supérieur AC fumé est rappelé par les magasins Leclerc (photo d’illustration). leungchopan – envato elements

Les magasins Leclerc viennent de procéder au rappel d’un jambon contaminé par la bactérie Listeria, indique Rappel Conso, le site des alertes de produits dangereux.

This ham was sold in the cut section throughout France. The product, of the Brient brand, was marketed by Leclerc throughout France between June 18 and 25, 2024, indicates Rappel Conso, the site for dangerous product alerts.

Reason for recall ? The presence of listeria monocytogenes, the agent responsible for listeriosis.

This is precisely a superior smoked AC cooked ham. Lot 000011267686 is affected by this recall. The expiration date indicated is July 25, 2024.

A potentially serious illness

People who have consumed ham and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and body aches, are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

"Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly must be particularly attentive to these symptoms", specifies Rappel conso.

"Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and has an incubation time of up to eight weeks", underlines the government site.

Consumers wishing to have more information can contact: 07 63 20 05 03. It is possible to be refunded by returning the product before the end of the recall procedure, set for July 15, 2024.