If you like Comté and have recently purchased it in the Leclerc, Système U, Intermarché, Carrefour, Auchan, Monoprix, Casino and Atac supermarkets, be careful. Certain items from a major brand are, in fact, the subject of a recall throughout France, indicated the dangerous product alerts site, Rappel Conso, this Thursday, April 18. This recall concerns Comté slices of 120 g and grated Comté 2×70 g, from the Entremont brand, and was implemented after the detection of listeria in certain products.
Which batches are affected by the recall?
These counties were therefore put on sale throughout France. The batches concerned are as follows:
– Comté Entremont sliced 120 g (8 slices), GTIN 3123930617777, batches 7440408-02 and 7440408-03, marketing date: 08/02/2024, health mark: FR 39.558.001 CE, use-by date: 08/ 04/2024, end of sale date: 04/08/2024.
– Entremont grated Comté 2×70 g, GTIN 3123930771004, batches 7440408-05 and 7440408-06, marketing date: 02/09/2024, health mark: FR 39.558.001 CE, use-by date: 04/08/2024, end of marketing date: 04/08/2024.
If you have this county at home, do not consume it. Return it to the point of sale for a refund. The end date of the recall procedure has been set for April 23, 2024. For any information, you can call consumer service: 08 00 80 12 87.
What are the risks involved in consuming this product?
Be particularly careful if you have consumed this product, as the risks can be serious. Indeed, Listeria monocytogenes – which can incubate for up to eight weeks before manifesting – is a pathogenic bacteria responsible for a potentially serious food infection called “listeriosis”. If, after eating from this county, you develop a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and body aches, do not hesitate for a single moment and consult your doctor. Remember to tell them that you have consumed this product, as well as the place and date of purchase. For healthy people, the symptoms of listeriosis can be relatively mild. On the other hand, in vulnerable people, namely pregnant women, infants, the elderly or those with weakened immune systems, listeriosis can cause serious complications. Therefore, be particularly vigilant when consuming this cheese and do not hesitate to consult and call the telephone number provided.