Major French supermarket chain issues product recall for dessert
Batches were contaminated with salmonella and could lead to severe food poisoning if eaten
The desserts were sold frozen, meaning people may still have them at home
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Boxes of frozen macarons have been recalled from E.Leclerc supermarkets due to risks of salmonella food poisoning.
The item in question – which contains 36 macarons that are praline, pistachio, chocolate, passionfruit, vanilla and strawberry flavoured – was sold across France at all E.Leclerc stores, and was located in the frozen food section.
It was first sold on July 11, 2024, but due to its longevity as a frozen product, E.Leclerc shoppers should check their freezers as they may still have the item at home.
The affected products bear the GTIN code 3760197637744, and one of six lot numbers:
4 176 A
4 176 B
4 176 P
4 177 A
4 177 B
4 177 P
Customers who bought the macarons can return them to the store of purchase for a refund until September 10.
Official advice is to return the product, or throw it away. It should not be consumed under any circumstances.
More information can be found on the official RappelConso product recall website.
Salmonella risk
Food poisoning from salmonella usually occurs between six and 72 hours after eating an infected product, and leads to symptoms including diarrhoea and vomiting.
If you have eaten the macarons and feel any symptoms of illness you should immediately contact your GP or another medical professional.
Salmonella is particularly dangerous for young and elderly people, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women.
If you do not have any symptoms after seven days of consuming the product, you do not need to worry.
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