Carrefour has issued a recall for specific canned tomato products sold in stores across France due to the possible presence of Datura seeds, according to the Rappel Conso website. The affected items are whole peeled tomatoes from the Simpl brand, packaged in 800-gram cans. These products were sold between April 7 and September 17, 2026, in Carrefour stores throughout France. The GTIN for the product is 3560070479467, with a batch number L25252 and a minimum durability date up to December 31, 2028. Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to return it to the store or destroy it.
The recall was initiated due to the risk of Datura seeds being present in the product. Datura is a plant commonly found in fields, and its seeds contain alkaloids—natural substances derived from plants that have medicinal uses but can be highly toxic if ingested in large quantities or over time. The Ministry of Agriculture's website explains that these alkaloids can cause serious health issues if consumed in amounts that exceed safe levels.
The alkaloids in Datura can lead to acute poisoning, with symptoms including dry mouth, dilated pupils, visual disturbances, rapid heartbeat, agitation, confusion, spatial disorientation, hallucinations, and incoherent speech. Even very small amounts of the alkaloids can be dangerous. In some cases, medical attention may be required, with moderate poisoning lasting 8 to 12 hours and severe cases potentially lasting two to three days, particularly if the effects on the eyes are slow to resolve.
Consumers are advised not to consume, return, or destroy the affected product. For assistance, they can contact Carrefour's customer service at 08.05.90.80.70, which is a non-surcharged number available from Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 7 pm. Reimbursement for the contaminated products is available. As of now, no end date has been set for the recall process.
Carrefour Recalls Canned Tomatoes Due to Possible Datura Seed Contamination
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