Two bags of ham sold by the Leclerc brand are the subject of a massive recall. The reason ? They would be contaminated by a dangerous bacteria, responsible for listeriosis.
If you were planning to prepare a ham and butter for lunch, be careful. The “Superior ham with 3 walnut rind” and the “Smoked superior white ham” sold at Leclerc are allegedly contaminated by Listeria, a dangerous bacteria.
Two batches of ham are now prohibited for sale
To recognize the products in question on the shelves, certain information must be taken into account.
The first bag of ham contains the following information:
- Product category: Food;
- Product subcategory: Meats;
- Product Brand Name: Unbranded;
- Names of models or references: Superior ham with 3 walnut rind;
- GTIN : 0203238000000 ;
- Lot: All lots;
- Packaging: Traditional charcuterie section in freshness pouch;
- Start/End date of marketing: From 09/09/2023 to 09/16/2023;
- Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator;
- Health mark: FR22046001CE;
- Geographical sales area: entire Europe;
- Distributors: SAS TESTEDIS.
The second batch presents the following references:
- Product category: Food;
- Product subcategory: Meats;
- Product brand name: MDD;
- Names of models or references: Superior smoked ham;
- GTIN : 0203243000000 ;
- Lot : 336-49213 ;
- Packaging: Product sliced at the customer’s request;
- Start/End date of marketing: From 09/22/2023 to 09/23/2023;
- Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator;
- Health mark: FR 22.041.001 CE;
- Additional information: Ham sold in the cut charcuterie section of the store on September 22 and 23, 2023.
- Geographical sales area: Leclerc Hypermarket in Trélissac;
- Distributors: Leclerc De Trélissac.
Listeriosis, a disease that can be serious
According to the government website Rappel Conso, these batches of ham must be “destroyed” or “returned to store” in order to obtain a refund.
They would in fact be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria responsible for listeriosis. However, this disease – whose incubation period can be up to eight weeks – can be serious, even fatal.
Therefore, consumers who present “fever, isolated or accompanied by headache, and body aches”must consult their doctor, informing them of the consumption of one or more batches of ham.
“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 should be particularly attentive to these symptoms“, concludes the Consumer Reminder site.
