Leclerc, Carrefour, Auchan… District recalled throughout France due to listeria contamination

Be careful if you have recently purchased Comté cheese from a supermarket. Sliced, grated or individually… Several batches of cheese are being recalled across France due to the presence of listeria, Rappel Conso reported on its website on Friday, April 19.

This is sliced ​​and grated Comté of the Entremont brand, sold in Leclerc, Carrefour, Intermarché, Auchan, Monoprix, Casino, Cora and Système U. Two products of the Carrefour Extra brand: Comté AOP raw milk and another grated product. , are also being recalled, the government agency that handles product recalls said. These products, contaminated with Listeria, were sold throughout France.

Comte Entremont slices 120 g

The first product in question is Entremont sliced ​​Comté cheese, sold in 120g trays. in Leclerc, Intermarche, Carrefour, Auchan, Monoprix, Casino and Cora. It was on shelves from February 9 to April 8, 2024. Barcode is 3123930617777, affected lots are 7440408-02 and 7440408-03. The minimum expiration date is April 8, 2024.

Grated Entremont Comte 2 x 70 g

Entremont’s second product is grated Comte. Sold in two 70g sachets in Leclerc, Intermarché, Carrefour, Auchan, Monoprix, Casino and Atac stores. he is also susceptible to listeria. These packages were on shelves from February 9 to April 8, 2024. Their barcode is 3123930771004 and the affected lots are 7440408-05 and 7440408-06. The minimum expiration date is April 8, 2024.

Comté AOP with raw milk 250 g Carrefour extra

As for Carrefour Extra brand products, Comté AOP with raw milk in 250 g servings is also recalled. It was sold from March 12 to April 17, 2024. in all Carrefour stores in the region. Barcode: 3560070930036.

We are talking about several parties:

3560070930036, lot 3B9013B2, expiration date set on May 10.

3560070930036, lot 3C9053C2, expiration date set May 11.

3560070930036, lot 3D9043D2, expiration date is May 12.

3560070930036, lot 3E9043E2, expiration date set May 13.

3560070930036, lot 3F9033F2, expiration date set on May 14.

3560070930036, lot 3G9013G2, expiration date set on May 15.

Comte AOP with grated raw milk 150g Carrefour extra

The second Carrefour Extra product being recalled is Comté grated in a 150g pouch, which is sold from 9 February to 8 April 2024 in all Carrefour stores in France. Its barcode is 3560070931835, batch number is 744040804. The minimum expiration date is April 8, 2024.

Severe forms in some cases

If these products were recalled (and they are obviously no longer on sale), it is because they were contaminated with listeria, the bacterium responsible for the food-borne infection called “listeriosis.” This can happen up to eight weeks after eating contaminated foods. Listeriosis can cause fever, headaches and body aches.

“Pregnant women, as well as immunocompromised and elderly people should be especially alert to these symptoms,” Rappel Konso warns on her website. Pregnant women can sometimes experience severe forms with “neurological complications and damage to the mother or fetus.”

If you have consumed one of these products and notice these symptoms, contact your doctor and report your use.

Return the item to the point of sale

If you purchased one of these products and do not use it, return it to the place of purchase. A refund will be issued.

For Entremont brand districts, the recall process will continue until Tuesday, April 23, 2024. For Carrefour brand cheeses, the recall will last until Sunday, May 5 for the 250g piece, and until Monday, May 6 for the grated cheese.