In the frozen food section, the 100% pure beef minced steak often serves as an express solution for dinner, from homemade burgers to plates of pasta. Easy to store in the freezer and sold in family boxes, it reassures those who like to have something to prepare a quick meal.
In recent days, a recall of frozen minced steak ISLA MONDIAL yet makes the news. The boxes of
GROUND STEAK 100% PURE BEEF 800G – FROZENmarketed at Crossroads throughout France, are subject to a withdrawal procedure due to a break in the cold chain during transport. Consumers are urged to check their freezer immediately.
Recall of ISLA MONDIAL frozen 100% pure beef minced steaks from Carrefour
Published on 08/19/2026 on the official Conso Rappel website, this recall concerns cardboard boxes of GROUND STEAK 100% PURE BEEF 800G – FROZEN of the brand ISLA MONDIAL. The affected products bear the GTIN 3700091900179 and belong to the lots
00705826 And 00705726with a minimum durability date set at 02/10/2028. They were sold in stores Crossroads throughout France, between 08/13/2026 and 08/18/2026, in the frozen food section.
According to the reminder sheet, this voluntary operation launched by ISLA MONDIAL follows a break in the cold chain during transport of these meats, identified under the health mark PL 30.063.801 WE. Even though steaks are supposed to remain frozen continuously, a rise in temperature during logistics can affect their health quality.
🔍 Lot identification
Brand : ISLA MONDIAL, 100% PURE BEEF GROUND STEAK 800G – FROZEN
Distributors: CARREFOUR, entire France
End of procedure: Not communicated (recall in progress)
© rappel.conso.gouv.frWhat are the health risks?
A break in the cold chain can lead to partial thawing and then re-freezing of steaks. Under these conditions, certain pathogenic bacteria can proliferate, increasing the risk offood poisoning. Possible symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever. Fragile people, particularly children, pregnant women, elderly or immunocompromised people, are most exposed to severe forms.
Even if the product still feels hard to the touch, it may have experienced an invisible temperature change. Conventional cooking is not always enough to eliminate all possible bacteria or toxins, hence the decision to withdraw these steaks from sale.
What is the procedure for the consumer to follow?
Customers must stop consuming these steaks, destroy them or return them to Carrefour for
refundand call 02 97 33 35 53 for any questions.