Reminder of potato croquettes sold in Leclerc because of potentially carcinogenic compounds

Reminder of potato croquettes sold in Leclerc because of potentially carcinogenic compounds
A product recall has been issued for frozen potato kibbles from the Pom’Lisse brand, sold in E.Leclerc, due to the possible presence of residues of aromatic mineral oils. Find out the risks and conditions for reimbursement.

The brand Pom’lisse Announces a Product recall for her frozen potato kibbles 1 kgdistributed at E.Leclerc. This alert, published on June 30, 2025, concerns lots sold between June 17 and 27, 2025, as part of the health surveillance of food products. The brand invites vigilance about the quality of these articles.

Details of the products recalled

The references of the products recalled are as follows:

  • Brand : Pom’lisse
  • Model/reference : Frozen potato kibbles 1 kg
  • Lots : Starting with D02 25 164 and D02 25 165 (Additional Code 03After the barcode)
  • Gtin : 3564700793534
  • Minimum durability date : 06/12/2027
  • Sales area : Whole France
  • Distributors : E.Leclerc
  • End of recall procedure : Wednesday August 27, 2025

What are the risks to health?

The reason for Product recallis the possible presence of Aromatic mineral oil residuesin frozen kibbles. Before the authorities issued a binding decision, E.Leclerc proceeds to this voluntary approach, in order to prevent any potential impact.

Two categories of potentially dangerous oils can be found in food: moah (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons), suspected of being carcinogenic and mutagenic, and the mosh (Mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons). The potential impact of MOH on human health varies largely; The so-called “aromatic” moahs can act as genotoxic carcinogens (that is to say that they can damage DNA, genetic material of cells, and also cause cancer), while certain “saturated” Moh can accumulate in human tissues and induce undesirable effects for the liver; Children are particularly at risk.

Even if no regulations exist on the acceptable quantities of these mineral oils in food products, the European Health Agency (EFSA) indicated in 2012 that exposure to these substances via food was “potentially worrying”.

How to be reimbursed?

To obtain a refundconsumers must:

  • Immediately stop consumptionthe product concerned;
  • ReportThe sachet at E.Leclerc point of sale;
  • ContactTHE consumer serviceAt 0800 865 286For more information.

The reimbursement procedure is valid until August 27, 2025.

Tips for reacting well

  • Do not keep these kibbles in the freezer: remove them upon reading this recall;
  • If you have consumed the product, monitor any unusual digestive sign;
  • If in doubt, consult a healthcare professional;
  • Document your procedures with proof of purchase to facilitate reimbursement.