Potatoes are one of the essential foods of French gastronomy. And for good reason, they represent the basis of many family dishes. And at this time of year, they are essential for raclette parties. On the other hand, some have been the subject of a product recall.
A new recall produced in France
Throughout the winter, potato consumption increases. For a tartiflette or even a raclette, this is a product that is clearly essential. On the other hand, it is very important to choose this food carefully.
And for good reason, if you have recently purchased some, know that you have to be careful. The reason? Several already cooked new potatoes have been the subject of a product recall. It is for this reason that we must do evidence of great vigilance.
This Thursday, January 2, Rappel Conso launched a new alert about new potatoes roasted with garlic. These products, sold in 600 g trays, were released between December 3, 2024 and December 19, 2024 throughout France.
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The Intermarché, Carrefour and Système U brands are among the supermarkets concerned. On the labels you will find the words “ roasted new potatoes with garlic“, as well as lot number M241100951 and GTIN code 3271620100013.
Please note that if this product is the subject of a product recall, it is for good reason. Indeed, Rappel Conso revealed that the problem lay in the expiration date indicated on the product. It is May 1, 2025.
However, please be aware that this information is incorrect. Please note that it constitutes a potential danger for consumers. This displayed expiration date represents an error. In fact, these potatoes cannot be consumed until May 1, 2025.
Potatoes to bring back urgently
According to French standards, this use-by date should have appeared in the form 05/01/2025, i.e. January 5, 2025. As a reminder, this is a confusion which may have arisen because of American standards.
In America, the month precedes the day. And this could encourage some consumers to use these potatoes well beyond their regulatory shelf life. Please be aware that this error regarding the product recall exposes consumers to very serious health risks.
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Consumers are particularly at risk of food poisoning. This is why you should definitely check if you have this product at home. If this is the case, you should definitely not consume them.
Rappel Conso has revealed that you must return the affected new potatoes to the store. The brands are are committed to reimbursing customers. They will also have until Monday January 20, 2025 to obtain a refund following this product recall.
If you have any questions or would like more information, you can contact the dedicated service. Indeed, a number has emerged. You can contact directly 0387876510.
