Major French brands like Leclerc, Auchan, Carrefour and Intermarché very often face a recall product on a national scale. This Friday, January 10, a new alert also saw the light of day on the Rappel Conso website.
A product recalled from Leclerc and several brands
Last week, the government site, which specializes in health alerts, issued a warning regarding a product that has many health benefits. These products, very present in supermarkets, present a health risk.
This is due to an excess of hydrocyanic acid. This chemical contaminant, consumed in large quantities, can cause headaches, nausea and other unpleasant symptoms. It is for this is why you have to be careful.
The product recalled at Leclerc, Auchan, Carrefour and Intermarché? ORGANIC flax seeds sold under the Paysans d’ici brand. These brands put these products on sale in a practical format in 250 g sachets.
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To identify the products concerned, Rappel Conso provided precise information. The recalled flax seeds have the reference GTIN 3760091726513. They have seen the day between July 2, 2024 and January 7, 2025. But that's not all.
Please note that these flax seeds on sale at Leclerc, for example, have a minimum durability date (DDM) set at May 30, 2026. If you have purchased these seeds, you must at all costs stop consuming them immediately.
According to the recommendations, sachets must be returned to the point of sale before March 7, 2025 to obtain a refund. For any questions, consumers can also contact 05 62 06 14 74.
-Several stores affected
This recall is not limited to the usual large chains like Leclerc, Carrefour or Intermarché. It also includes specialized brands such as Simply Market, Cora, Match, and online stores such as Ethiquable.
Here is the complete list of distributors cited by Rappel Conso: Système U, Intermarché, Simply Market, Leclerc, Auchan, Franprix, G20, Cora, Match, Carrefour, Colruyt France, Boutique Ethiquable. But also L'Épicerie de Valérie, O Bel Etal, Les Amis de la coop singulière, L'Epi Castelfortain
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Flaxseeds are often consumed for their many benefits, including their omega-3 content, fiber, and their role in regulating intestinal transit. On the other hand, the hydrocyanic acid that they naturally contain can become problematic when it exceeds a certain threshold.
If you have purchased the organic flax seeds mentioned, you should definitely not consume them. In addition, you must return them to the point of sale before March 7, 2025 to obtain a refund from brands like Leclerc.
In case of doubt or for more information, you can therefore contact customer service at the number provided. Once again, this reminder highlights that great attention must be paid to alerts issued on Rappel Conso.
