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🍎 Food FR July 21, 2023

sans — petite saucisse pur boeuf / merguez pur boeuf

potentiel présence de e coli o26:h11

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans — petite saucisse pur boeuf / merguez pur boeuf
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Contaminated beef sausages may contain shiga toxin-producing *E. coli* (STEC), including *E. coli* O26:H11. Within a week of eating them, symptoms may include bloody diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. In rare cases, severe kidney problems can follow, especially in children. If you have these symptoms after eating the product, see a doctor at once and tell them when and where you bought it. Stop using the product now, return it to the store or destroy it.
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20 days in total
May 18, 2026 June 7, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall of beef sausages and merguez. They may have harmful bacteria called STEC.

What's happening? Some of these sausages might have E. coli O26:H11. This can make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought these sausages in France, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the sausages. Return them to the store or throw them away. If you feel sick, see a doctor right away and tell them about the sausages.

🤖 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: viandes · Hazard: escherichia coli shiga toxinogène (stec) · potentiel présence de e coli o26:h11 · Préconisations: les escherichia coli shiga toxinogène (stec) peuvent entraîner dans la semaine qui suit la consommation de produits contaminés, des diarrhées parfois sanglantes, des douleurs abdominales et des vomissements, accompagnés ou non de fièvre. ces symptômes peuvent être suivis (5 à 8% des cas) de complications rénales sévères, principalement chez les enfants. les personnes qui auraient consommé les produits mentionnés ci-dessus et qui présenteraient ce type de symptômes sont invitées à consulter sans délai leur médecin traitant en lui signalant cette consommation ainsi que le lieu et la date d'achat · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
July 21, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11863/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans — petite saucisse pur boeuf / merguez pur boeuf. Contaminated beef sausages may contain shiga toxin-producing *E. coli* (STEC), including *E. coli* O26:H11. Within a week of eating them, symptoms may include bloody diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. In rare cases, severe kidney problems can follow, especially in chi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 21, 2023 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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