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This cheese sold at Carrefour is currently the subject of a recall. It would contain a toxic bacteria, responsible for listeriosis. We take stock!
In order to avoid serious food poisoning, it is recommended not to consume this cheese distributed by Carrefour throughout Europe. TipsForWomens takes stock of this incriminated product.
NEUFCHATEL AOP WITH RAW MILK: product details
Here is the information regarding the cheese in question:
- Product category: Food
- Subcategory: Milk and dairy products
- Brand: REFLETS DE FRANCE
- Model or reference: NEUFCHATEL AOP WITH RAW MILK – 200G
- GTIN : 3560070753802
- Lot : 210224FP5
- Minimum durability date: 04/21/2024
- Packaging: 200G paper and sleeve
- Marketing dates: from 03/15/2024 to 04/08/2024
- Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark: FR 76 462 001 CE
- Geographical sales area: entire Europe
- Distributors: Carrefour
Listeriosis, a disease that can be serious
If these cheeses have been recalled, it is because it is likely to cause listeriosis, a serious infection caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
The Consumer Reminder site therefore invites consumers to “who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and body aches, to consult their doctor and report this consumption“.
Moreover,”serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur“, the site further specifies.
Fragile individuals (pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly) must therefore be particularly attentive to these symptoms.
The product should not be consumed and it is advisable to let yourself know, before the end date of the recall procedure (26/04/2024) from your point of sale who will inform you of the compensation (reimbursement).
If necessary, you can contact customer service at the following contact number: 08.05.90.00.22. The government site reminds also specifies that “for any additional information, the Carrefour company is available to consumers to answer their questions at the following telephone number: 0 805 900 022 from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Call without surcharge from a fixed position.)