Recall of “Prix Mini” smoked bacon sold at Coopérative U due to contamination

Under no circumstances should these bacon bits be consumed. A batch of smoked bacon bits sold in Coopérative U supermarkets across almost all of France is being recalled due to contamination with Staphylococcus aureus, as announced on Friday by the official consumer recall platform, Rappel Conso.

The products in question belong to the “Prix Mini” brand, Coopérative U’s budget range (Hyper U, Super U, U Express, Utile), and are sold in 200-gram trays. They were available throughout mainland France (excluding the Grand Est region) and in the French overseas territories from September 8 to 10. To identify the affected products, check the packaging for the batch number (7652370), the barcode (3660992013302), and the use-by date (03/11/2026).

According to the notice published on Rappel Conso, the reason for the recall is a “microbiological non-compliance.” Specifically, these bacon bits are contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, known in French as staphylocoques dorés, which cause staphylococcal food poisoning. These bacteria are also well-known as one of the primary agents responsible for nosocomial infections—those acquired in hospital settings.

Foodborne infections caused by these staphylococci result in “gastrointestinal disturbances (primarily vomiting),” which “appear within hours of ingestion and generally resolve quickly,” according to the recall notice. Therefore, consumers should not eat the contaminated bacon bits and should either discard them or return them to the point of sale for a refund. A contact number has been set up for any inquiries: 09 69 36 69 36.