Please note, whole shrimp sold at Leclerc are subject to a recall. They could contain the dangerous bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Doctissimo details which product is concerned and explains the procedure to follow.
Details of the recalled product
The references of the recalled products are as follows:
- Brand: Eco+
- Product: Whole raw frozen shrimp – 400g
- Batch concerned: 3L15
- GTIN: 3450970092036
- Minimum durability date: 11/30/2025
- Marketing: from 07/24/2024 to 11/07/2024
- Sales area: entire France
- Distributor: E.Leclerc
- End of recall procedure: January 7, 2025
What are the health risks?
These shrimp have been recalled because they may contain the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Belonging to the same family as cholera, it is found all over the world, in warm salty or brackish waters. You can therefore be infected when you consume contaminated seafood like these prawns.
Symptoms of a bacteria-related infection Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) can result in gastrointestinal disorders but also in severe non-intestinal disorders (generalized infection / septicemia) in susceptible people or those suffering from pre-existing chronic conditions. Furthermore, skin infections are likely to occur from pre-existing injuries when handling products.
How to get reimbursed?
Consumers who have purchased this product are invited not to consume it and to return it to the store for a refund. For more information, a contact number is available: 0800 45 32 78.