Lidl recalls charentais melons in France over excessive pesticide levels

Lidl is recalling charentais melons sold across 19 French departments due to a pesticide residue exceeding authorized limits. The government alert site Rappel Conso issued the warning for the affected products.

The melons in question, sold in unbranded crates with reference 20562304 and belonging to lots L32 03 and L32 05, were available in Lidl stores from August 7 to August 13. The recall specifically targets an excess of the insecticide flonicamide, which is used to combat aphids and other sucking insects.

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exceeding the maximum residue limit on the molecule flonicamide

Rappel Conso noted that significant exposure to flonicamide can lead to digestive issues, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Consumers who purchased these melons are strongly advised not to consume them. They can be returned to the point of sale for a full refund or disposed of safely.

The affected departments include Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Ardèche, Bouches-du-Rhône, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Corrèze, Creuse, Dordogne, Drôme, Gard, Gironde, Hérault, Lot, Deux-Sèvres, Var, Vaucluse, Vienne, and Haute-Vienne.

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Consumers who possess these melons are invited not to consume or use them anymore. Rappel Conso recommends returning them to the point of sale or destroying them.