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Fresh vegetables are an integral part of our diet, especially in winter, when soups and comfort foods are on the menu. But even the most recognized brands, such as Leclerc and Auchanare not immune to a brake when it comes to guaranteeing food safety. Currently, an urgent recall concerns a vegetable very popular during the cold season.
The promise of freshness, a guarantee of confidence… until the reminder!
Consumers who choose Leclerc or Auchan for their vegetables know that they benefit from fresh, local products. Leclerc, for example, relies on partnerships with local market gardeners. This therefore allows it to offer quality vegetables, directly between the producer and the consumer.
For its part, Auchan also supports circuits courts. The brand thus reduces its carbon footprint while guaranteeing optimal freshness.
Yet even these retail giants are not infallible. Despite all their efforts to maintain a healthy product offering, an unexpected problem arises. Two types of organic pumpkinsyet sold under quality labels.
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On sale at Leclerc and Auchan
At Leclerc and Auchan, freshness and quality are priorities, but food safety remains a major issue. Two references are affected by this recall, due to an excess of pesticides.
Auchan customers, particularly those in Bas-Rhin, must be vigilant. Between December 16, 2024 and January 16, 2025, unbranded organic pumpkins were sold in stores in this region.
These products, of a weight between 800 and 1,200 gramsare sold by the piece and carry specific labels. The batch concerned is L14, with the reference 3700651503338.
THE organic pumpkins from the “Bio Village” brand sold at Leclerc are the second recalled products. Their sale took place between December 4, 2024 and January 13, 2025. These products bear the reference 3564707127028 and concern the lots L03, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14, L16, L17, L18 et L19.
-Pesticides are chemicals used to protect crops from insects, diseases and weeds. However, when a product exceeds permitted limits, pesticide residues on food can pose health risks.
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What to do if you bought this vegetable?
Did you buy “Bio Village” pumpkins from Leclerc or unbranded pumpkins from Auchan? Consumption reminder advises you not to consume them.
As for pumpkins without the Auchan brand, Consumption reminder recommends that you destroy them immediately. If you have any questions, you can contact the brand at the following number: 06.83.18.24.96. However, details regarding compensation remain unclear.
As for the “Bio Village” pumpkins sold at Leclerc, you can bring them back to the store. For any questions, contact Leclerc consumer service at 08.00.86.52.86. Consumption reminder specifies that the store will fully reimburse contaminated batches.
Product recalls like this show that, even in reputable brands like Leclerc and Auchan, food quality remains a daily challenge. There consumer safety comes first, and these brands strive to quickly correct the situation in the event of a problem. In fact, the recall procedure was voluntary.
Source : Consumption reminder
