French authorities have initiated a recall of approximately 3 million eggs over concerns of potential Salmonella Typhimurium contamination. So far, health agencies report eight possible cases linked to the contamination, though no one has been hospitalized.
The recall impacts eggs distributed by the company Ovalis and sold under multiple brand names, including Poitou Oeufs, Tout Frais tout Français, and Douce France. Major supermarket chains such as Carrefour, Auchan, and Leclerc, as well as the charitable food network Restos du Coeur, have been involved in distributing these eggs across France. Smaller batches affected include eggs under the private-label brands Carrefour Original, Leclerc Eco+, and eggs sold at Lidl France stores.
These eggs, available in packs of various sizes, were sold from September 29 through October 10, with a use-by date extending to October 31. Ovalis explained that although only a small portion of eggs may be contaminated, they were processed together with others at the packing facilities, prompting a large-scale recall to ensure consumer safety.
The health authorities recommend that consumers avoid eating or using the eggs and instead destroy them or return them to the store for a refund. Anyone who has consumed the eggs and experiences specific symptoms is advised to seek medical advice. To address concerns, a helpline has been established. Product safety officials are currently tracing the supply chain of the eggs, including the feed given to poultry, though no results have been published as of yet.
