Shellfish recall in France

A recall has been issued for certain shellfish products in France due to the presence of Escherichia coli bacteria, which can cause gastroenteritis. The affected products include oysters and mussels from group 3 harvested in Anse de Carteau (Bouches-du-Rhône), including Camargue oysters and mussels sold by producers at direct sales, local or regional markets, retailers, large and medium-sized stores.

Health risks from the bacteria

The recall was initiated due to the presence of the Escherichia coli bacteria, which can cause marked gastroenteritis within three days of consumption, characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea (possibly accompanied by blood), with or without fever. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc.) are advised to consult their family doctor as soon as possible, informing them of this consumption and the nature of the contaminating germ.

Consumer instructions and safety measures

If you have purchased this product, the government's instructions are clear: do not consume it anymore, return the product to the point of sale, contact the point of sale or destroy the product. In case of poisoning, the Antipoison Centers are medical services located in 8 French university hospitals, with expertise in medical toxicology. They provide information to health professionals and the public and offer telephone assistance in diagnosing, managing, and treating poisonings.

Emergency contact numbers

In case of an accident, if you are a victim or witness of a domestic accident, contact the competent professionals. Here are the different emergency numbers: 18: Firefighters (fires, accidents, and medical emergencies), 17: Police (rescue or gendarmerie), 15: SAMU (medical emergencies in urban areas), 3624: SOS Doctors (24H/24 care network), 112: Emergencies (medical emergencies throughout the European Union).

Official recall information

Learn more about official recalls. You can find all the recalls with more details on the government website https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr: the site for product danger alerts. If you are sick after eating a food or if you notice that a product subject to a recall is still being sold by a merchant, you can report it here: https://signal.conso.gouv.fr/.