Used to flavor simmer dishes, sauces or certain infusions, these spices are widely consumed in French households. Consumers who bought it between April and August 2025 must check their stock to ensure that they do not have the lot concerned by this CONSO REMINDER.
CONSO REMINDER: Rustica cloves distributed by E.Leclerc throughout France
The references of the recalled product are as follows:
- Brand : Rustica
- Product : Cloves 23 g
- GTIN: 3564700997826
- Lot concerned: DDM 01/22/2028
- Packaging: 23 g bottle
- Marketing period: From 04/14/2025 to 08/22/2025
- Sales area: Whole France
- Distributer : E.Leclerc
- End date of the recall procedure: 10/22/2025
What are the risks to health?
The excessive presence of pesticides in spices like cloves poses a health risk. Even if punctual consumption does not result in immediate symptoms, repeated ingestion beyond the authorized thresholds can have harmful effects on health. Pesticide residues are likely to affect the nervous system, the liver and lead, in the long term, complications on certain functions of the organism.
How to be reimbursed?
Customers are invited to no longer consume the product and bring it back to their store E.Leclerc to obtain a refund. For any questions, a consumer assistance number has been set up: 0800 865 286available for free.