Bacteria E. coli has been found in ground meat sold at Lidl, according to the government website Rappel Conso. The affected product is a 300g package from the brand l’Étal du Boucher, which was sold between September 10 and 18, 2026, in stores across 14 departments in France. The specific batch, identified by the reference GTIN 4335619100503 and batch number 38511900, is currently under recall. The departments involved include the Ardennes, the Aube, the Côte-d'Or, the Doubs, the Marne, the Haute-Marne, the Meurthe-et-Moselle, the Meuse, the Moselle, the Bas-Rhin, the Haut-Rhin, the Haute-Saône, the Vosges, and the Territoire de Belfort. A full list of the affected stores can be found on the Rappel Conso website. E. coli infection can lead to symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting, with or without fever, within a week of consuming contaminated food. Anyone who has eaten this specific batch of ground meat and is experiencing these symptoms is advised to contact their family doctor as soon as possible, making sure to mention the consumption, as well as the location and date of purchase. If no symptoms appear within 15 days of consuming the affected product, it is generally not necessary to seek medical attention. For customers who have not yet consumed the recalled meat, it is possible to return the product to the store where it was purchased in order to receive a refund. The recall highlights the importance of food safety and the role of government monitoring systems in protecting public health. Such recalls are relatively rare but are an essential part of ensuring the safety of food products sold to the public.