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France: food safety news
This page brings together the 31 food safety stories for the selected market (France) that the TAAG editorial team published between Sep 21, 2026 and Oct 26, 2026: product recalls, alerts, outbreaks, regulatory changes and official controls. By type of story: Product Recall (30) and Health Alert (1). Most cited pathogens and toxins: Listeria (14), Salmonella (10), and E. coli STEC (9).
Every story can be read in full on TAAG Insights, with its publication date, country and cited original source and, where relevant, the related laboratory analysis. The list runs from newest to oldest. At the bottom of the page you will find the other pathogens, countries and story types on TAAG Insights to keep exploring.
31 stories, newest first
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Scallop Meats From the Bay of Saint-Brieuc Over Listeria monocytogenes in Four Notices, Including a Dish Made With Them
RappelConso published between October 23 and 26 four recalls over Listeria monocytogenes linked to fresh scallop meats from the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, in Brittany: three from the same establishment, sold at several supermarket chains, and a scallop blanquette made with them.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Mussels and Cockles Over E. coli and Notifies RASFF of Three Alerts in Bivalves, Two for Live Mussels From Ireland
RappelConso published between October 20 and 23 three recalls of bouchot mussels and live cockles over E. coli, one with more than 230 per 100 grams, and France notified RASFF of three serious risk alerts over E. coli in mussels from Ireland and in French clams.
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MicrobiologyHealth Alert · France
France Notifies RASFF of Monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium in Chicken Neck Skins, the Reference Sample for Salmonella on Carcasses
France notified RASFF, in an alert validated on October 23 and classified as a serious risk, of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium in chilled chicken neck skins, found in a company own check; the product was distributed to Switzerland, which reported its recall from consumers.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls a Sliced Spanish Cured Pork Loin Over Listeria monocytogenes and Notifies a Serious Alert to RASFF
France published on October 19 in RappelConso the nationwide recall of a cured pork loin of Spanish origin, in 100-gram packs of 20 slices, over Listeria monocytogenes, and on October 21 notified the case to RASFF as a serious risk alert.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Raw Cow's and Goat's Milk Cheeses Over STEC E. coli in Four Notices in One Week, Mostly in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
RappelConso published between October 14 and 19 four recalls of raw milk cheeses over Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC): two of Tome des Bauges PDO, one with serotype O26:H11 and nationwide sales, lactic goat cheeses from Ardèche and a farmhouse cow's milk tomme from Cantal.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Ground Beef and Beef Tartare From the Same Manufacturer Over E. coli O157:H7 in Five Notices With Nationwide Sales
RappelConso published on October 19 five recalls of beef burgers and ground beef and of a Charolais beef tartare, all from the same manufacturer, after E. coli O157:H7 was detected. The products were sold throughout France between October 12 and 20.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Refrigerated Nordic Salad Over Listeria monocytogenes Nationwide
On October 13, RappelConso published the voluntary recall of a prepared salad called Nordic, sold in 250-, 500- and 800-gram trays in protective atmosphere packaging, due to Listeria monocytogenes; it was sold throughout French territory.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Fresh Mackerel Fillets Over Histamine and a Raw Farm Cream Over Listeria monocytogenes
RappelConso published on October 13 two voluntary recalls: packaged fresh mackerel fillets with histamine above 200 mg and a raw farm fresh cream with Listeria monocytogenes, sold in western France.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls an Organic Munster with 260 CFU/g of Listeria and Several Artisanal Cheeses of German Origin for the Same Pathogen
RappelConso published two recalls on October 12 for Listeria monocytogenes: an organic Munster with a level of 260 CFU/g in the Grand Est region, and a range of artisanal cheeses of German origin sold nationwide.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Publishes Three Fresh Meat Recalls on October 12: Pathogens in Pork Cheek and Listeria in Ground Beef and in Merguez
RappelConso published on October 12 three voluntary recalls of fresh meat: pork cheek with E. coli and Salmonella detected in samples, ground beef with Listeria and artisanal merguez with Listeria.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Seven Varieties of Paupiettes Over Listeria monocytogenes in Fifteen Departments in the North, West and Center of the Country
RappelConso published on October 10 six voluntary recall notices, in addition to one from the previous day, for seven varieties of paupiettes (stuffed meat rolls) over the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, sold in fifteen departments in northern, western and central France.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Mini Dry Salami with Parmesan for Salmonella and Adds a Fresh Venison Burger Recall
RappelConso published on October 9 the voluntary recall of mini dry salami with Parmesan, in 75-gram bags stored at room temperature, for Salmonella spp. nationwide, and a second recall of a fresh venison burger in a southern department.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Farmhouse Munster Cheese in the Grand Est Region Due to Listeria Detection
RappelConso published on October 9 the voluntary recall of a refrigerated farmhouse Munster cheese sold in the Grand Est region, due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Refrigerated Whole Cooked Shrimp Due to Listeria monocytogenes Nationwide
RappelConso published on October 9 the voluntary recall of refrigerated, farmed whole cooked shrimp, in 300-gram trays, due to Listeria monocytogenes; they were sold throughout French territory.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls an Organic Apple Juice Over Patulin, a Mycotoxin
The official RappelConso portal published on October 9 the voluntary recall of an organic apple juice in single-serve packs and in a six-pack, sold nationwide, over the presence of patulin.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Rope-Grown Mussels Sold Loose at a Supermarket Over Escherichia coli
The official RappelConso portal published on October 8 the voluntary recall of rope-grown mussels sold loose at the fish counter of a single supermarket, over Escherichia coli, with a refund for anyone who returns them.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Pepper Sold in Sachets After Salmonella Detection in a Supplier Sample
On October 7, RappelConso published the voluntary recall of pepper sold in 10-gram sachets due to Salmonella spp. detected in a non-compliant sample from a supplier; it was sold nationwide in stores and online.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Three Meat Products Over Salmonella on October 7: Chicken Sausages, a Marinated Chicken Dish and Natural Meat Strips
RappelConso published three voluntary recalls for Salmonella spp. on October 7: merguez and chicken chipolatas sold nationwide, a Mexican-style chicken dish in seven regions, and natural meat strips in four regions.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Savoyard-Style Pork Paupiettes After Salmonella Detection
RappelConso published on October 7 the nationwide recall of raw Savoyard-style pork paupiettes, sold in modified-atmosphere trays between September 30 and October 5, after Salmonella was detected.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls a Pasta Salad with Surimi Nationwide Over Listeria Monocytogenes
RappelConso published on October 6 the recall of a pasta salad with surimi in a plastic bowl, sold across France between October 1 and 6, after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a check.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Issues Two Pork Recalls on October 5: Listeria in Traditional Bulk Charcuterie and Salmonella in a Marinated Cut
RappelConso published two voluntary pork recalls on October 5: a friton, a traditional charcuterie preparation, with Listeria monocytogenes and sold in bulk nationwide, and a marinated cut with wild garlic containing Salmonella in a single department.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Farmhouse Raw-Milk Camembert Over Listeria monocytogenes
On October 1, RappelConso published the recall throughout France of a farmhouse raw-milk camembert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, distributed through three wholesalers and sold on September 17 and 18.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Prepackaged Minced Chicken Fillets Due to Suspected Salmonella Typhimurium
On October 1, RappelConso published the recall throughout France of 180-gram trays of minced-style chicken fillets, due to suspicion of Salmonella Typhimurium.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Adds Another Recall of Frozen Chopped Parsley Over STEC E. coli, This Time Covering Three Lots
On September 28, RappelConso published a new nationwide recall in France of frozen chopped parsley in 250-gram bags, bringing the total to three lots sold since July 7, over the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Beef Minced to Order at a Calvados Butcher Counter Over Salmonella
On September 28, RappelConso published the recall of ground beef minced to order at the butcher counter of a supermarket in Calvados, Normandy, after a sampling of steak haché detected Salmonella spp.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Two Batches of Chilled Cooked Shrimp Over Listeria monocytogenes
On September 25, RappelConso announced two separate recalls of chilled cooked shrimp (peeled in one case, whole and organic in the other) due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Ash-Coated Goat Cheeses Sold Directly at a Farm Over STEC O103 E. coli
On September 25, RappelConso announced the recall of round ash-coated goat cheeses, sold directly at a farm in the Loir-et-Cher department, due to the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli of serogroup O103.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Ground Beef Over Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli in Four Eastern Departments
On September 25, RappelConso announced the recall of pure ground beef with 20% fat, sold in 500-gram trays in four departments in eastern France, after a test detected Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Recalls Bouchées à la Reine and Vol-au-Vent From a Single Manufacturer Over Listeria monocytogenes
Between September 24 and 25, RappelConso announced four recalls of chilled bouchées à la reine and vol-au-vent made at the same establishment and sold across France, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
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MicrobiologyProduct Recall · France
France Joins Luxembourg and Belgium in Recalling Frozen Flat-Leaf Parsley Over STEC E. coli
RappelConso announced on September 24 a nationwide recall in France of chopped frozen flat-leaf parsley in 250-gram bags because of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, following recalls of frozen parsley from the same retail chain in Luxembourg and Belgium.
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