Urgent Product Recall: Listeria Risk in Charcuterie Rouch Cooked Ham

The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) has recently announced an important product recall for cooked ham produced by Charcuterie Rouch, due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to take immediate action to ensure their safety.

Risks Associated with the Recall

The recall has been issued following the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause the serious infection listeriosis. This is of particular concern to pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems, as they are at a higher risk of serious illness. Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions.

Identifying the Recalled Product

The recall specifically involves cooked ham sold under the Charcuterie Rouch brand, further details of which can be found in the table below:

Product Type	Brand	Model/Reference	Lot	Packaging Dates	Expiration Dates	Sale Dates	Storage Temperature
Cooked Ham	Charcuterie Rouch	Jambon cuit à la coupe, Jambon cuit tranché sous vide	52.01	23/07/24 - 27/07/24	13/08/2024 - 17/08/2024	23/07/2024 - 29/07/2024	Refrigerated

Recommended Actions

Consumers are advised to stop consuming the product immediately. If you have purchased this product, please return it to the point of sale or destroy it. The DGCCRF urges consumers to be attentive to the symptoms of listeriosis, as described above, and to consult a doctor if they have consumed the product and have concerns about their health.

Additionally, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems should be particularly vigilant of the symptoms.

Compensation Details

Customers will be eligible for a full refund upon returning the product. For more information on how to claim the refund or if you have any questions, please contact the number 0534098109.

Conclusion

Ensuring the safety of consumers is a priority. The DGCCRF and Charcuterie Rouch are taking all necessary measures to address this situation and prevent future occurrences. Keep informed by visiting https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/ for updates on this and other product recalls.

Remember, your health and safety come first. If you have any of the recalled product, take the recommended actions immediately.

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