Seafood platters, aperitifs with friends, family meals… The raw langoustines 20/30 sold at Intermarché find themselves at the center of a health alert in April 2026. A specific batch, offered in the traditional fish section in several dozen departments, is the subject of a Intermarché langoustine recall.
The alert targets langoustines sold in bulk, analyzes of which have shown that the legal threshold is exceeded in
sulphites. The recall, launched voluntarily by CAPITAINE HOUAT Intermarché and registered on the public RappelConso platform on April 13, 2026, mainly targets customers who have frozen these shellfish. A question then arises: is your fridge or your freezer affected.
Intermarché langoustine recall: products, dates and areas concerned
The product concerned corresponds to raw langoustines caliber 20/30, sold in bulk in the TRAD fish section of Intermarché stores, with the GB GA 065 health mark. They were marketed only between April 3 and 6, 2026, to be stored in the refrigerator, in stores distributed between the West, the Center and Île-de-France. The recall sheet, referenced 2026-04-0184, specifies that the langoustines are no longer on the shelves, but that the notice remains active until April 28, 2026 for people who still have the product at home.
- Product: raw langoustines 20/30 sold in the TRAD fish section
- Mode of sale: bulk
- Distributor: Intermarché
- Origin of the file: CAPTAIN HOUAT Intermarché
- Health mark: GB GA 065
- Sales period: from 04/03/2026 to 04/06/2026
- Recall publication date: 04/13/2026
- End of recall procedure: 04/28/2026
- Sales Departments: 03, 14, 18, 19, 22, 23, 29, 35, 36, 37, 41, 42, 44, 45, 49, 50, 53, 56, 58, 61, 63, 71, 72, 75, 77, 79, 85, 86, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94
- Risk: “Other risk – sulphites”
- Reason: sulphite levels above the regulatory threshold
- Consumer contact: 06 30 49 52 20
Excess sulphites: what is the danger with these raw langoustines 20/30
Sulfites are additives used as preservatives, common for example in certain wines, dried fruits and seafood preparations. They are among the main allergens that must be clearly indicated. In this reminder, it is indicated that the analyzes revealed sulphite levels above the regulatory threshold, that is to say above the limit deemed safe by European and French regulations.
For the majority of consumers, the risk remains mostly theoretical, but sensitive people or people with asthma may develop an allergic reaction. It can manifest itself as redness, itching, stomach aches, nausea, even difficulty breathing or discomfort. If you experience symptoms after eating potentially affected langoustines, it is recommended to consult a doctor quickly, or to call 15 if respiratory difficulty is significant.
What to do if you bought langoustines at Intermarché
The first thing to check: did you buy raw langoustines in the Intermarché fish department between April 3 and 6, 2026, in one of the departments listed. As they were sold in bulk, there is no batch label at home; you must therefore rely on the receipt, a bank statement or your shopping memories, including for bags that you may have frozen.
If you think you are concerned, the official instructions are clear: no longer consume these langoustines, do not serve them to your loved ones or your animals, and destroy them or return them to the store to obtain a refund, until April 28, 2026. The public platform ReminderConsomanaged by the DGCCRF and the DGAL, makes it possible to monitor this type of alert and upcoming seafood product recalls.