Listeria risk prompts recall of Grand Frais octopus strips in France

A recall has been issued in France for Grand Frais brand octopus strips in pesto rosso sauce due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, with sales occurring from July 28 to August 3. The affected products, sold in trays with lot number 260727 and a use-by date of August 6, 2026, pose a risk of listeriosis, which can cause gastrointestinal issues and is especially dangerous for vulnerable individuals. Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to return it to the point of sale for a refund or contact customer service at 04.78.81.68.00, according to the government's Rappel Conso website.