A brightly colored mango may be waiting for you in the refrigerator for a dessert or smoothie. If it bears the mention Tommy or was recently purchased at your grocery store, an official alert can nevertheless make it suspect overnight.
This recall targets a specific batch of mangoes sold in France, with a procedure open until February 15, 2026 : a short window to check your fruit and act without stress.
Mango Tommy LARA: lot 21640 targeted by a national recall
The product singled out is a Tommy variety mango, marketed under the LARA brand in bulk packages. It circulated throughout the country, via wholesalers who supply greengrocers, restaurateurs or small stores, and must be kept in the refrigerator, which may be surprising for this type of fruit. The recall sheet comes from the professional Magellan.
To check if you are affected, look for the mention of
lot 21640 on the checkout label, a delivery note or by asking the merchant. Only this lot, on sale from January 7 to 20, 2026 everywhere in Whole Franceis the subject of a voluntary recall, without a prefectural order, but with the same precautionary instructions.
Why these mangoes are recalled for exceeding pesticides
“Maximum limit for pesticides exceeded”, specifies the public platform RappelConso. Concretely, the residues present on these fruits exceed the regulatory threshold set to protect consumers and are classified among the other chemical contaminantswhich is enough to declare the mango non-compliant, even if it appears visually perfect.
For this type of situation, the risks mentioned mainly concern long-term exposure to chemical residues: possible hormonal disorders, digestive irritations, skin sensitization, especially in the most fragile people. If you experience any unusual symptoms after consuming a potentially affected mango, it is recommended that you seek the advice of a doctor or poison control center.
What to do with Tommy LARA mangoes already in your kitchen
If the description matches your purchases, the procedure is simple and should be immediate, even in the absence of a visual reminder in store. The instructions provide for no longer consuming these fruits, returning them to the point of sale to obtain a
refund or, failing that, to destroy them. If in doubt about the origin or batch, it is advisable to refrain from eating them.
If you still spot these mangoes on a stall, you can also report them on the public platform
SignalConsoin order to help the authorities withdraw the affected products more quickly.