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On July 30, 2024, a product recall was issued for Cora brand 16-Slice Deli Meat Assortment due to Listeria monocytogenes. Do not consume this product.
This product is sold in Cora, Match and Migros stores across France. Consumption of this product may lead to serious health risks, particularly for pregnant women, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.
Information on recalled product
Details of the affected products are:
- Brand: Cora
- Model or reference: 200 g
- References :
- GTIN 3257986914662 Lot 024163 Use-by date 08/10/2024
- Expiry date: 08/10/2024
- Geographic area of sale: Whole of France
- Distributors: Cora, Match, Migros
- End date of recall procedure: 08/16/2024
Listeriosis, what are the health risks?
Listeriosis is the disease caused by the listeria bacteria, listeria monocytogenes, in this case. It causes fever, sometimes headaches and body aches, but also digestive problems with diarrhea and vomiting. It is also potentially serious in fragile individuals such as pregnant women, the elderly or those with compromised immune systems.
People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these types of symptoms”are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption to him” specifies the reminder. Finally, it should be noted that listeriosis has a fairly long incubation period, which can be up to eight weeks.
Listeriosis: Prevention is better than cure
To cure listeriosis infection, there is antibiotic treatment with a combination of ampicillin and gentamicin. However, it seems that the best treatment remains prevention. To prevent it, a few simple actions can help:
- Wash fruits, vegetables and aromatic herbs well, as the listeria germ is present in the soil;
- Wash your hands properly and often (even after handling raw foods)
- Cook all animal products thoroughly: meat and fish;
- Always reheat leftover food and cooked dishes thoroughly (the Listeria germ is destroyed at 100°C);
- Respect expiration dates;
- Remove the rind from all cheeses.
Consumers are advised to stop consuming this product and return it to the point of sale for a refund. The brands concerned are Cora, Match, and Migros. In the event of symptoms after consumption, it is advisable to consult a doctor, mentioning the consumption of this product.