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🍎 Food FR BE GUADELOUPE SENEGAL SEYCHELLES March 2, 2021

LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN PRE-PACKED READY-TO-EAT SAUSAGE

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Hazard
Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
France
Notifier
France
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What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes was found in pre-packed ready-to-eat sausages.

What's happening? Some sausages sold in France, Belgium, Guadeloupe, Senegal, and the Seychelles may have this bacteria.

Does this affect me? If you ate these sausages, you could get sick, especially if you are older or have a weak immune system.

What should I do? Throw away any sausages you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France

First published
March 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.1057

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LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN PRE-PACKED READY-TO-EAT SAUSAGE. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 2, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Belgium, GUADELOUPE, SENEGAL, and SEYCHELLES.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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