In a report published this Friday, July 5, 2019, the General Directorate for Competition, Consumption and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) announced a recall of potatoes marketed by the company Parmentine SA and distributed at Auchan and Lidl .
The reason ? An “exceeding of the maximum residue limit on the fosthiazate molecule of certain products”, according to the site of the producer. Which recalls that “the presence of a contaminant in a quantity greater than the maximum residue limit authorized in a foodstuff does not systematically induce a risk for a person who would have to consume it occasionally”.
Fosthiazate is a pesticide which is used in the composition of insecticides, in particular used as protection products against insects in potato crops in France. However, this substance presents a “moderate toxicity” (US EPA) for health.
Do not eat the potatoes and bring them back to the store
The recalled batches are: Parmentine Four soup 2.5 kg (market date: between June 17 and July 5, 2019), Parmentine Special Grill 2.5 kg (idem), Parmentine New harvests from the South-West 2.5 kg (idem), Parmentine Oven belt bag Puree soup 5 kg (idem), Auchan Mmm Early potatoes 2.5 Kg (idem) and Lidl Nouvelle Récolte 2.5 Kg (between June 21 and June 26, 2019). “Potatoes of the Colomba variety of French origin purchased in bulk from June 17 to July 05, 2019 are also affected by this withdrawal and recall” specifies the brand.
“For prevention, people who have purchased one of these products are asked not to consume it and to return them to the store where they will be fully reimbursed (even without presentation of the receipt). products and presenting mild symptoms of nervousness, headaches, breathing or temporary circulatory difficulties are invited to contact their doctor. “A toll-free number has been set up: 08 00 20 20 01 (free call).
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