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🍎 Food DE July 21, 2022

Listeria monocytogenes qualitative and Campylobacter coli (zoonosis monitoring plan sample) in Barbarie duck leg from France

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
Campylobacter coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
France
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? This is about duck legs from France that may have two types of harmful bacteria: Listeria and Campylobacter.

What's happening? Germany found these bacteria in some duck legs. The problem has been fixed, so the food is now safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought duck legs from France recently, check the package for any recall notices.

What should I do? If you're worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Campylobacter coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 21, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.4272

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What is this product recall alert about?
Listeria monocytogenes qualitative and Campylobacter coli (zoonosis monitoring plan sample) in Barbarie duck leg from France. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Campylobacter coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 21, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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?
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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