Carrefour bean sprouts recalled across Spain due to salmonella discovery

Working in coordination with the Andalusian health authorities, AESAN has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the affected batch from Carrefour supermarket shelves and is urging the public to stop consumption of the product immediately.

The risk was identified through the Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI). The alert specifically targets glass jars of Carrefour Classic sprouts (brotes de vegetales). While the product has a long shelf life, officials are concerned that many households may already have the contaminated batch in their cupboards.

Salmonellosis can cause serious gastrointestinal distress. AESAN recommends that anyone who has purchased this specific batch should refrain from consuming it and return it to the point of sale for a full refund.

If you have already consumed the sprouts, keep a close watch for the following symptoms:

• Severe diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Fever

• Headache

Authorities state that if any of these symptoms appear, individuals should visit their local health centre immediately. No other batches or products from the Carrefour Classic range are known to be affected at this time.