Safety alert for top budget — hauts de cuisse de poulet — Food alert in France (Sep 2023)

top budget — hauts de cuisse de poulet

détection de listeria monocytogenes sur le produit

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Listeria detected in chicken thigh products. Do not consume. Return to store. Seek medical advice if fever, headache, or muscle pain occurs after eating, especially for pregnant women, elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.

Barcode (GTIN): 02200070 032292304000

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1099 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.

📈 Timeline

116 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about chicken thigh meat sold under the brand names "top" and "budget." The food may have a harmful bacteria called listeria.

What's happening? The chicken thighs have been found to contain listeria monocytogenes, which can cause illness.

Does this affect me? This affects people who bought and ate these chicken thighs. Pregnant women, older adults, and those with weak immune systems are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop eating the chicken. Return it to the store where you bought it. If you feel sick with fever, headache, or muscle pain, see a doctor and tell them about this product.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

top budget

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: viandes · Hazard: listeria monocytogenes (agent responsable de la listériose) · GTIN: 02200070, 032292304000 · détection de listeria monocytogenes sur le produit · Préconisations: les personnes qui auraient consommé les « produits » mentionnés ci-dessus et qui présenteraient de la fièvre, isolée ou accompagnée de maux de tête, et des courbatures, sont invitées à consulter leur médecin traitant en lui signalant cette consommation. des formes graves avec des complications neurologiques et des atteintes maternelles ou fœtales chez la femme enceinte peuvent également parfois survenir. les femmes enceintes ainsi que les personnes immunodéprimées et les personnes âgées doivent être particulièrement attentives à ces symptômes. la listériose est une maladie qui peut être grave · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published

September 9, 2023

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12295/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

top budget — hauts de cuisse de poulet. Listeria detected in chicken thigh products. Do not consume. Return to store. Seek medical advice if fever, headache, or muscle pain occurs after eating, especially for pregnant women, elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on September 9, 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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