A product recall was issued by Picard Surgelés on October 9, 2024, regarding two frozen raw pizza doughs. This recall follows the detection of Escherichia coli (STEC) bacteria, present in these products, which poses a serious health risk.
The affected products were distributed throughout France.
Information on recalled products
The references of the recalled products are as follows:
Brand: Picard
Product: 2 Frozen Raw Pizza Doughs
GTIN: 3270160439768
Lot: 230524120187
Expiry date: 02/23/2025
Distributor: Picard
Recall end date: 08/12/2024
What are the health risks?
The presence of toxigenic shiga Escherichia coli (STEC) in these pizza doughs can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These disorders generally appear within a week after consuming the product. In some cases, serious kidney complications can occur, especially in children.
People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these types of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, informing them of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.
If there are no symptoms within 15 days of consuming the products in question, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.
In general, health authorities remind that as a precaution for more sensitive populations such as children, the elderly or immunocompromised, pregnant women, it is recommended to cook minced meat and minced meat products thoroughly (70°C). It is also necessary to avoid consuming raw milk and raw milk products. It is preferable to use cooked pressed cheeses (such as Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheeses to spread and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. It is also necessary to avoid consuming raw or undercooked flour-based products (cookie dough, pizza dough, etc.). Vegetables should be washed carefully or peeled or cooked before being consumed.
How to get a refund?
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop consuming them immediately. It is recommended to return them to a Picard store for a refund. Customer service is also available for any further information at 0800 091 091.