Reminder from LIDL: do not consume this ground meat contaminated with E. coli bacteria!

Reminder from LIDL: do not consume this ground meat contaminated with E. coli bacteria!
A batch of pure beef minced meat sold in supermarkets is the subject of an emergency recall due to serious risk of poisoning. Before the next dinner, it’s best to check your fridge.

Homemade burgers, meatballs for children, quick Bolognese sauces… The minced meat is often featured on the weeknight menu. If a tray was recently purchased from LIDLa new recall of pure beef minced meat 20% fat deserves an immediate check in the refrigerator.

The brand is in fact withdrawing from sale a reference of minced meat of the brand The BUTCHER’S STALLpackaged in 500 g trays, for a risk linked to bacteria
Escherichia coli
. The product circulated in several eastern departments. Here are the elements to check.

Recall of pure beef 20% fat minced meat at LIDL: the references concerned

Published on 09/25/2026 on RappelConso, this recall L’Etal du BOUCHER pure beef minced meat 20% MG LIDL concerns the 500 g tray “Pure beef minced meat 20% fat”, to be stored in the refrigerator, stamped DE NW 20028 EU. The incriminated batch was marketed from 09/12/2026 to 09/20/2026 in LIDL stores in the departments of Doubs, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Territoire de Belfort.

🔍 Lot identification

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Brand : L’Etal du BOUCHER – Pure beef minced meat 20% fat 500 g tray (LIDL brand)
🔢 GTIN & Batches: GTIN 4335619385245 – Lot 38513879
📅 DLC / Durability: DLC 09/20/2026
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Distributors: LIDL stores in the Doubs (25), Bas-Rhin (67), Haut-Rhin (68), Territoire de Belfort (90) departments

End of the procedure: Not specified, recall in progress (sheet published on 09/25/2026)

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What are the health risks?

An analysis detected the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in this lot. After consuming a contaminated product, symptoms may appear within a week: diarrhea, sometimes bloody, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, with or without fever. In some cases, especially in young children, these digestive disorders can develop into severe kidney complications.

The elderly, pregnant women and immunocompromised people are also more exposed to serious forms. If symptoms appear within 15 days of consuming this minced meat, you should promptly consult a doctor, noting the product, date and place of purchase.

What should the consumer do?

The trays corresponding to the recalled batch should no longer be consumed, even if well cooked. It is requested to report the
minced meat L’Etal du BOUCHER 20% fat at the LIDL purchasing store to obtain a refundor failing that, destroy it.

If the meat has already been eaten and symptoms appear, prompt medical advice is recommended. In the absence of clinical signs within 15 days, no particular approach is recommended. For any questions about this recall, LIDL consumer service can be reached at
0080054355435.