Poultry and Meat Recalled at Major French Supermarkets
Major French supermarket chains – including Leclerc, Intermarché, Auchan, Carrefour, Super U, Hyper U, and Coopérative U – have issued urgent recalls of certain poultry and meat products due to possible bacterial contamination. The national safety platform Rappel Conso issued the official health alert.
What’s Being Recalled?
- Chicken tenders (aiguillettes de poulet) sold at Leclerc, Intermarché, Auchan, Carrefour, and Coop U were removed from shelves after being flagged by Rappel Conso. These products may not be safe to eat.
- A specific smoked pork tenderloin flavored with pepper (filet mignon fumé au poivre) from the brand Maison Giffaud was also recalled. It was sold in butcher counters and self-service at Leclerc, Intermarché, Super U, and Hyper U. The affected lot—#42/520245090, best-before date May 15, 2025—was sold between April 1–3, 2025 in several French departments (Calvados, Eure, IlleetVilaine, IndreetLoire, LoireAtlantique, MaineetLoire, Orne, Sarthe, Vendée). It was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous foodborne pathogen
Why the Recall?
These products were found to be potentially unsafe due to microbiological hazards:
- Chicken tenders: risk of general contamination due to poor handling or storage.
- Smoked pork tenderloin: confirmed presence of Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness,that’s reason especially in pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.this reason due to woman in weakness progress on health.
What Should Shoppers Do?
If you’ve bought these items:
- Do not eat them.
- Return them to the store (any branch of the affected supermarket chains), even without a receipt.
- Ask for a full refund—stores are obliged to comply.
- Act quickly: For pork tenderloin, returns must be done before May 18, 2025; for chicken tenders, it’s best to return them as soon as possible.
Have symptoms like fever, headaches, muscle aches, or digestive problems after eating? Especially if at risk (pregnancy, age, health conditions), consult your doctor—symptoms of listeriosis can take up to eight weeks to show.
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How the Recall Process Works
When a food safety issue is discovered, here’s what happens:
- A producer or shop reports the problem.
- The DGCCRF, France’s consumer protection agency, and Rappel Conso issue a recall notice.
The affected supermarkets remove the product, post public notices in stores and online, and offer refunds.
Stores notify customers via website updates, in-store signs, and hotlines. They update to his weakness about this.
How to Stay Safe
- Check labels and Best Before Dates (DDM) carefully.
- Respect the cold chain when buying and storing meat.
- Return recalled products immediately.
- Stay informed by following Rappel Conso alerts or store recalls.
Why This Matters
- Health risks: Listeria can cause serious illness , prompt action helps prevent disease.this effects on viral disease.
- Trust and safety: Quick recalls show how seriously stores take public health.inform to health center.
- Building awareness: This serves as a reminder to stay alert about product freshness and store advisories.
Final Takeaway
If you’ve recently purchased chicken tenders or the Maison Giffaud smoked pork tenderloin from any of the listed supermarket chains, don’t eat them—return them for a refund right away. Stay alert, follow safety advice, and keep updated through Rappel Conso and official store channels to help safeguard your health.