An everyday ham, used for children’s sandwiches or an impromptu croque, is the subject of a nationwide recall. According to the sheet published on March 9, 2026 on the official platform RappelConso.gouv.frbatches of industrial ham are suspected of containing the bacteria Listeria monocytogenesresponsible for listeriosis, a foodborne infection that can become serious in some people.
The recall concerns a ham cooked in a cloth in a 120 g tray, sold under the Carrefour le Marché Filière Qualité brand in Carrefour and Cora brands, throughout France, between February 21 and March 6, 2026. If you have purchased ham recently, the question inevitably arises: does your fridge contain one of the batches concerned? This recall follows another of several references published yesterday.
Carrefour market ham recall: the trays specifically targeted
The targeted product is the TOWEL-COOKED HAM 2 slices 120 g Carrefour the Quality Line market. It carries the code GTIN 3560070496006 and the health approval number FR 38.012.001 CE, linked to a slicing site in Isère. These trays were put on shelves from February 21 to March 6, 2026, throughout France, before the voluntary recall was triggered.
Only two lots 12025640 and 12036283 are recalled, with expiration dates of March 18, 2026 for the first and March 21, 2026 for the second. The packaging is removed as a precaution for suspicion of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The official procedure is announced until March 24, 2026, but the trays can already be in the freezer or refrigerator.
Listeria monocytogenes: what are the risks with this ham cooked in a cloth
The bacteria Listeria monocytogenes causes the
listeriosisa food-borne infection that is resistant to cold and can multiply in the refrigerator. The first signs are often discreet: fever, headache, body aches. The onset time can be up to eight weeks after consumption, which explains why the alert remains valid even though the ham has sometimes already been eaten.
The authorities point out that pregnant women, the elderly or people weakened by an illness are particularly exposed to serious forms, with risks of neurological complications or maternal and fetal damage. Anyone who has consumed this ham and presents with fever, headache or body aches is invited to consult their doctor, reporting the consumption of the recalled product, even if it is a long time ago.
What to do if you bought this Carrefour ham on the market
If you have a tray corresponding to the code GTIN 3560070496006 and for one of the batches indicated, several actions are recommended: no longer consume the ham, return it to the store to obtain a refund, or destroy it. The Carrefour consumer service can be reached at 0 805 90 80 70, Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., non-premium rate call.
For those who have already eaten this Carrefour market ham without symptoms, the action to take is mainly based on monitoring for eight weeks following consumption, particularly in people at risk. In case of doubt or discovery of the product still on the shelves, the details of the recall and the possible steps are specified on the public platform RappelConso.gouv.fr.