A Bayonne ham sold in France has been recalled after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product. The alert concerns a specific Maison Phalip ham sold through several retail outlets, including stores linked to Fresh and Grand Frais.
If you recently bought sliced Bayonne ham, check the label before eating it. The recall applies only to a particular product and batch, so there is no reason to assume that all Bayonne ham sold by these retailers is affected.
Which Product Is Concerned?
The recalled product is Maison Phalip Jambon de Bayonne IGP, 12 months, sold as a pack of four slices weighing 80 grams.
According to the official RappelConso notice, consumers should look for the following details:
· Brand: Maison Phalip
· Product: Jambon de Bayonne IGP, 4 slices, 80 g, 12 months
· Batch: 61605002
· Use-by date: October 18, 2026
· Health approval number: FR 65 284 001 CE
· Packaging: transparent plastic film on the top with a brown-colored base
The product was sold between June 12 and August 24, 2026, and the official notice lists the sales area as France.
Why Was the Bayonne Ham Recalled?
The detection of Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium responsible for listeriosis, triggered the recall.
This type of contamination is taken seriously because Listeria can cause illness even when a food appears completely normal. There may be no obvious change in the smell, appearance, or taste of the product, so consumers should not try to judge its safety by looking at the ham.
The official notice warns that listeriosis can cause symptoms including fever, headaches, muscle pain, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In vulnerable people, more serious complications such as meningitis or encephalitis can occur.
Who Should Be Particularly Careful?
Although anyone can potentially become infected, certain groups face a higher risk of serious illness.
This includes pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. For pregnant women, a Listeria infection can be especially serious and may lead to complications involving the pregnancy.
That is why food recalls involving Listeria should not be ignored, even if the consumer feels perfectly well after eating the product.
What Should You Do If You Have It at Home?
If the information on your pack matches the recalled product, the advice is straightforward: do not eat it.
RappelConso recommends that consumers stop consuming the product, return it to the point of purchase or destroy it.
If you are unsure whether your pack is affected, compare the brand, product description, batch number,r and use-by date with the official recall information. A recall is specific, so simply having bought Bayonne ham from one of the named retailers does not automatically mean your product is part of the recall.
What If You Already Ate the Ham?
If you have already consumed the recalled product, there is no need to panic. However, it is sensible to monitor your health.
Anyone who develops symptoms such as fever, headaches, muscle ach, es or digestive problems should contact a healthcare professional and mention the possible exposure to Listeria. This is particularly important for people in higher-risk groups.
Listeriosis can sometimes take time to develop, which is another reason why consumers should mention the recalled food if they become unwell after eating it.
A Quick Label Check Can Make a Difference
Food recalls can be easy to miss, especially when the product looks and smells perfectly fine. In this case, however, the message is simple: check the label before eating the ham.
If your Maison Phalip Bayonne ham carries batch 61605002 and a use-by date of October 18, 2026, do not consume it. Follow the retailer's instructions for returning or disposing of the product.
The recall is a precaution designed to prevent consumers from being exposed to a potentially dangerous bacterium. A few seconds spent checking the packaging could therefore save you from an avoidable health risk......LEARN MORE
