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🍎 Food FR May 23, 2022

germline — graines germées biologiques alfalfa-cresson

détection de samonelles

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
germline — graines germées biologiques alfalfa-cresson
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Salmonella bacteria have been detected in these organic alfalfa-cresson sprouted seeds. If you have consumed this product and experience sudden stomach issues, vomiting, fever or headaches within 6 to 72 hours, seek medical advice and mention this consumption. Do not eat, use or keep the product; return it to the store or destroy it.
Barcode (GTIN): 3465511690602 3465511971008
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116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is about organic alfalfa-cresson sprouted seeds sold by the brand germline. They may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.

What's happening? Salmonella germs were found in these seeds. Eating them could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought these seeds in France, you may be at risk. Young children, pregnant women, older people, and those with weak immune systems are most in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the seeds now. Return them to the store or throw them away. If you feel sick after eating them, ask your doctor about it.

🤖 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) · GTIN: 3465511690602, 3465511971008 · détection de samonelles · 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 23, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7164/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
germline — graines germées biologiques alfalfa-cresson. Salmonella bacteria have been detected in these organic alfalfa-cresson sprouted seeds. If you have consumed this product and experience sudden stomach issues, vomiting, fever or headaches within 6 to 72 hours, seek medical advice and mention this consumption. Do not eat, use or...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 23, 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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