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🍎 Food FR May 31, 2024

sans marque — merguez halal couscous

présence salmonelle

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — merguez halal couscous
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A food safety notice warns that halal merguez couscous may contain salmonella bacteria, which can cause sudden stomach issues like diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and headaches within 6 to 72 hours after eating. People who feel sick after eating this product should see a doctor and mention the consumption. Return the product to the store or destroy it.
Barcode (GTIN): 3267411546009
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This alert was reported 733 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.
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16 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 4, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall of a halal couscous meat product called merguez. It may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.

What's happening? The product has been found to contain salmonella bacteria. This can cause food poisoning.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it could affect you. People with weak immune systems, young children, pregnant women, and older adults are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop eating the product. Return it to the store where you bought it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor about your symptoms.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: viandes · Hazard: salmonella spp (agent responsable de la salmonellose) · GTIN: 3267411546009 · présence 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: rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
May 31, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/14688/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — merguez halal couscous. A food safety notice warns that halal merguez couscous may contain salmonella bacteria, which can cause sudden stomach issues like diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and headaches within 6 to 72 hours after eating. People who feel sick after eating this product should see a doctor and me...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 31, 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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