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According to the government website Rappel Conso, a batch of mozzarella di bufala is the subject of a product recall. The cause is the presence of listeria, a bacteria responsible for listeriosis, a serious food-borne infection. Find out which lot is offending.
Marketed from 07/28/2023 to 08/11/2023 in Carrefout supermarkets throughout France, a batch of mozzarella di bufala has been removed from the shelves. For your health, it is strongly recommended not to consume this product. Doctissimo takes stock of the information you need to know regarding this batch contaminated with listeria.
Mozzarella Di Bufala recalled throughout France
Here is the important information regarding the batch of mozzarella di bufala from the Carrefour Extra brand:
- Product category: Food;
- Product subcategory: Milk and dairy products;
- Product brand name: Carrefour Extra;
- Model names or references: Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana PDO Mini – Carrefour Extra – 120g pot;
- GTIN: 3560070949083;
- Batch: L 199;
- Use-by date: 08/17/2023;
- Packaging: 120g jar;
- Start/End date of marketing: From 07/28/2023 to 08/11/2023;
- Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator;
- Health mark: IT 15.332 CE;
- Geographical sales area: entire France;
- Distributors: Carrefour.
Listeria: what is the procedure to follow?
If you have this batch of mozzarella, the Dangerous Product Alerts site recommends not consuming it. You can return the product to your point of sale. You will then be offered a refund as compensation.
Furthermore, if you have consumed this lot and symptoms appear (fever, body aches, headache), it is strongly recommended to consult your doctor without delay. As the Rappel Conso site reminds us, “Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious”. Hence the importance of consulting a health professional. The incubation period for listeriosis can be up to eight weeks.
As for pregnant women, they must be particularly vigilant. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage can occur. Immunocompromised people as well as the elderly should also be alert to the symptoms of a listeria infection.
For any requests for additional information, you can contact this number: 08 05 90 80 70 or the Carrefour consumer service from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. by dialing Cristal number 09 69 39 7000 (non-premium rate call).