It’s barbecue season, you bought merguez sausages and you discover this article? Don’t panic, here is all the information you need to protect your health if you have done your shopping in a major store in the Rhône.
If certain foods should not be cooked on the barbecue, it is indeed the case with merguez sausages. If this is your intention, beware, the health authorities have issued a product recall concerning merguez, due to the demonstration of the presence of the bacterium Salmonella spp. The latter is responsible for salmonellosis, a potentially serious food infection. Another recall was leaked yesterday on chicken wings, due to another bacteria. The incriminated merguez were sold under the brand STAND AUCHAN. The batches concerned were marketed exclusively at the store Auchan St Genis and are identifiable by the period of marketing from August 9, 2023 to August 21, 2023. To recognize these products, please check the identification of the products as well as the start/end date of marketing. Their health mark is FR.69.275.003.CE.
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Salmonella spp bacteria can cause serious gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, vomiting, there fever and the headache. These symptoms usually occur between 6 and 72 hours after consumption contaminated products. It is important to note that these symptoms may be more severe in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly. If you have consumed these products and present these symptoms, it is highly recommended to consult your doctor mentioning this consumption.
What to do & reimbursement
To avoid any risk, it is essential to no longer consume the merguez concerned and bring them back to the store Auchan St Genis where you bought them. If you have already consumed these products without showing any symptoms within 7 days of consumption, there is no need to worry or consult a doctor. In the future, by prevention, Always remember, for products requiring cooking before consumption, to cook them thoroughly to destroy any potential bacteria.
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Health authorities have triggered this recall to ensure consumer safety. If you purchased these merguez sausages, we encourage you to return them to the store immediately. Auchan St Genis For get a refund. For more information or to report any undesirable effects related to the consumption of these products, you can contact the following number: 0478868636. The recall procedure is in effect until Monday, September 4, 2023. Your health and that of your family is paramount, be sure to follow these recommendations to avoid any potential risk.
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