The alert was issued on Monday September 8, 2025 and concerns several French regions, notably Brittany, Centre-Val de Loire, Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Normandy, New Aquitaine and Pays de la Loire. These fruits were distributed by the brands Grand Frais, Fresh and My Market.
Consumer recall: Orri mandarins contaminated with pesticides sold at Grand Frais, Fresh and Mon Marché
- Product affected : Mandarin Orri
- Brand : Missing (sold in bulk)
- Origin : South Africa
- Packaging : Bulk
- Batch : Not applicable (product sold in bulk)
- Marketing dates : from 08/29/2025 to 08/31/2025
- Sales areas : Brittany, Centre-Val de Loire, Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Normandy, New Aquitaine, Pays-de-la-Loire
- Distributors : Grand Frais, Fresh, Mon Marché
- End date of the recall procedure : Friday September 19, 2025
What are the health risks?
Consumption of fruits containing pesticide levels higher than regulatory standards may present a health risk. Depending on the nature and concentration of the residues, this can cause undesirable effects ranging from temporary digestive disorders to more worrying risks in the event of prolonged exposure. Health authorities point out that compliance with regulatory thresholds aims to protect consumers against this type of excessive exposure.
How to get reimbursed?
Customers who purchased these Orri tangerines must stop all consumption And return the product to the point of sale. A refund is provided by the brands concerned (Grand Frais, Fresh, My Market) until September 19, 2025. Consumers can also contact the store’s customer service for any additional information.