But be careful, if you have purchased one or more melons from Leclerc, it is better to check some information before consuming it. A recall sheet was issued by the government site Rappel Conso.
With the arrival of good weather, Charentais melon sits on almost every table, as a starter or dessert. If you bought some recently and chose it from Leclerc, you may need to return it to the store and not consume it.
A maximum pesticide limit exceeded
Indeed, the government platform Rappel Conso, which reports food unfit for consumption, shares a recall sheet concerning Charentais melons sold at Leclerc in several regions. In many stores of the famous brand, these melons contain pesticide levels beyond the regulatory threshold.
The references of the recalled batches are:
- Food / Fruits and vegetables green Charentais melon cat1 cal12L
- Morocco Brand: terragaia
- Model or reference: Moroccan green Charentais melon
- • Lot 219245510P9
- Packaging: bulk
- Marketing date: 05/14/2024
- End of marketing date: 05/28/2024
- Storage temperature: Product to be stored at room temperature
- Geographical sales area: Departments: ALPESDE-HAUTE-PROVENCE (04), HAUTES-ALPES (05), ALPES-MARITIMES (06), ARDECHE (07), BOUCHES-DURHONE (13), DROME (26), CORSE-DU -SOUTH (2A), HAUTE-CORSE (2B), GARD (30), VAR (83), VAUCLUSE (84)
- Distributors: leclerc
What is the procedure to follow ?
If you still have one of these melons, do not consume it but return it to the point of sale where you will be offered a refund. A contact number is at your disposal: 06 23 96 12 58. The end of the recall procedure is set for June 12, 2024
