Safety alert for distrimers — palourde japonaise — Food alert in France (May 2024)

distrimers — palourde japonaise

risque contamination salmonelle

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Distrimers — Japanese clams Do not consume. Destroy the product. Contamination with salmonella may cause sudden stomach and gut problems such as diarrhoea and vomiting, often with fever and headache, usually within 6 to 72 hours after eating. Symptoms may be worse in young children, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems and older adults. Anyone who has eaten this product and feels unwell should see their doctor and mention this consumption.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 741 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

16 days in total

May 19, 2026 June 4, 2026

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What is this? This is a recall of a Japanese clam product called Distrimers. The food may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.

What's happening? The clams might be contaminated with salmonella. Eating them could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought or ate Distrimers Japanese clams in France, this may affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating the clams. Throw them away. If you feel sick after eating them, talk to your doctor.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

distrimers

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: salmonella spp (agent responsable de la salmonellose) · risque contamination salmonelle · Préconisations: les toxi-infections alimentaires causées par les salmonelles se traduisent par des troubles gastro-intestinaux (diarrhée, vomissements) d'apparition brutale souvent accompagnés de fièvre et de maux de tête qui surviennent généralement 6h à 72h après la consommation des produits contaminés. ces symptômes peuvent être plus prononcés chez les jeunes enfants, les femmes enceintes, les sujets immunodéprimés et les personnes âgées. les personnes qui auraient consommé ces produits et qui présenteraient ces symptômes sont invitées à consulter leur médecin traitant en lui signalant cette consommation. · À faire: ne plus consommer · détruire le produit

First published

May 23, 2024

Last refreshed by us

2 weeks ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/14620/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

distrimers — palourde japonaise. Distrimers — Japanese clams Do not consume. Destroy the product. Contamination with salmonella may cause sudden stomach and gut problems such as diarrhoea and vomiting, often with fever and headache, usually within 6 to 72 hours after eating. Symptoms may be worse in young child...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on May 23, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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