As a precautionary measure, on March 18, the company initiated a recall of all pizzas in the Buitoni Fraîch’Up line, which have been on the market since June 2021. Authorities are fully mobilized to ensure the effectiveness of the recall measures implemented, notably through more than 10,000 inspections across various distribution channels. In addition to these inspections, if consumers notice that Buitoni-brand Fraîch’Up pizzas are still being sold, they are encouraged to report them via the SignalConso platform.

As of March 28, 2022, 75 cases are under investigation, including 41 cases of HUS with similar characteristics, representing 14 more cases compared to the last update on March 17. An additional 34 cases are currently under investigation.

These 75 cases have occurred in 12 regions of mainland France: Hauts-de-France (16 cases), Nouvelle-Aquitaine (11 cases), Pays de la Loire (10 cases), Île-de-France (9 cases), Brittany (7 cases), Grand Est (5 cases), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (4 cases), Centre-Val de Loire (4 cases), Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (3 cases), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (2 cases), Normandy (2 cases), and Occitanie (2 cases).

The affected children are aged 1 to 18, with a median age of 7. Two children have died.

Authorities remind the public that after consuming the products subject to the recall, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and report this consumption if:

• within 10 days, individuals experience diarrhea, abdominal pain, or vomiting;

• within 15 days, individuals experience signs of extreme fatigue, paleness, or a decrease in urine output, with urine becoming darker in color.

If no symptoms develop within 15 days of consumption, there is no cause for concern.