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🍎 Food FR May 5, 2022

germi'nergy — graines germées biologiques alfalfa 75g

détection de salmonelle

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
germi'nergy — graines germées biologiques alfalfa 75g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Salmonella detected in germi'nergy organic alfalfa sprouts. Do not eat or use. Return or destroy the product. If you feel sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fever or headache within 6 to 72 hours after eating, see a doctor and tell them about this product.
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30 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 18, 2026
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What is this? This is a bag of organic alfalfa sprouts sold under the brand germi’nergy.

What's happening? The sprouts have been found to contain harmful bacteria called salmonella.

Does this affect me? If you bought these sprouts in France, you should not eat them.

What should I do? Stop using the sprouts and take them back to the store. Ask your doctor if you feel sick after eating them.

🤖 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: noix et graines · Hazard: salmonella spp (agent responsable de la salmonellose) · détection de 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 · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
May 5, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7050/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
germi'nergy — graines germées biologiques alfalfa 75g. Salmonella detected in germi'nergy organic alfalfa sprouts. Do not eat or use. Return or destroy the product. If you feel sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fever or headache within 6 to 72 hours after eating, see a doctor and tell them about this product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 5, 2022 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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