2024-02-25 14:24:00
Oranges marketed since February 6 by the Leclerc brand are the subject of a recall alert launched on Friday February 23, 2024. They contain excessive quantities of pesticides for the regulations in force.
Maltese oranges from Tunisia and sold since February 6, 2024 in certain Leclerc brands are subject to a recall. These citrus fruits contain pesticide levels that would exceed the regulatory threshold.
In addition to the high rate, the pesticide detected (chlorpyrifos) has been banned in Europe since 2020. According to Econostrum.infoit causes serious health problems, particularly for fetuses.
#ProductRecall Maltese orange – unbranded
Risks: Exceeding authorized pesticide limits
Reason: presence of pesticides beyond the regulatory threshold pic.twitter.com/QTjQhgWOmk
— RappelConso (@RappelConso) February 23, 2024
According to Rappel Conso, the recalled products are category 1 Maltese oranges, size 7/8, originating from Tunisia. They are packaged in a 1.5 kg bag whose batch number is 18166. Its GTIN code is 3770000906028.
Which departments are involved?
Aisne (02), Ardennes (08), Aube (10), Marne (51) Haute-Marne (52), Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), Meuse (55), Moselle (57) Oise (60), Paris (75), Seine-et-Marne (77), Yvelines (78), Somme (80), Yonne (89), Essonne (91) ), Hauts-de-Seine (92) Seine–Saint-Denis (93), Val-de-Marne (94) and Val-d’Oise (95).
What to do if you bought these oranges?
To avoid any risk to health, Consumption reminder gives advice to no longer consume these oranges, return the product to the point of sale or destroy it. It is also possible to be reimbursed until February 20, 2024. For all other questions, contact 0 442 434 381.
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