A beef tartare from Les Ateliers, distributed by several wholesalers in France, is being recalled due to a risk of salmonella. Have you been served it recently?

Beef has become expensive, and ground beef remains one of the few affordable cuts. Many households buy it for steaks, burgers, or tartare. A batch of ground beef recently sold throughout France is being recalled due to a risk of salmonella poisoning. If you have tartare in the refrigerator, you should check it carefully.

The product in question is the Les Ateliers brand TARTARE BRASSERIE 5% CHAROLAIS 2 x 180g pack , which has been recalled nationwide, according to the official RappelConso website. This 5% fat minced beef was sold throughout France between April 28 and May 5, 2026, via the wholesalers TSA Viande, SUP Viandes, Boucherie Nivernaise, and Nikaiadas. The affected batch number is 26117-2355 , the GTIN code is 3700502708417 , the best before date is May 5, 2026, and the refund process is open until May 31, 2026. The consumer information number is 04 90 47 89 30.

Beef recall at Les Ateliers: how to identify tartare?
This beef tartare from Les Ateliers comes in a modified atmosphere tray containing two 180g portions intended to be eaten raw, as described on the Marmiton website. The packaging clearly displays the phrase “TARTARE BRASSERIE 5% CHAROLAIS,” along with the indication of minced beef with 5% fat. To verify, compare the brand name, the use-by date, and the batch number on the label.

The recall of this Les Ateliers beef does not only concern customers who purchased a tray in-store. As the product was distributed through the wholesalers TSA Viande, SUP Viandes, Boucherie Nivernaise, and Nikaiadas, it may also have been served in a restaurant, cafeteria, or at a butcher’s. If you have recently eaten beef tartare, ask the establishment which product code was used.

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The recalled batch contains bacteria of the genus Salmonella , responsible for salmonellosis, according to RappelConso. Public Health France describes this infection as acute gastroenteritis, with diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and headaches, which generally occur between 12 and 72 hours after the meal.

According to the Pasteur Institute, salmonella affects between 100,000 and 200,000 people in France each year and results in nearly 4,000 hospitalizations. The same institute reminds consumers that cooking meat to an internal temperature of at least 65°C for 5 to 6 minutes destroys salmonella bacteria, making the consumption of raw beef tartare from Les Ateliers particularly risky for vulnerable individuals.

What to do after this Les Ateliers beef recall?
If you have this Les Ateliers beef tartare, do not consume it, even if it has been refrigerated or frozen. Return it to the store for a refund or discard it. Public Health France advises consulting a doctor if diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or abdominal pain develops in the following days, especially for children, pregnant women, or the elderly. For your next purchases of ground meat, this agency recommends that these groups always cook it thoroughly, wash their hands well, and strictly separate raw and cooked foods.