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🍎 Food FR August 23, 2022

abido — epices pour couscous 50g

présence de colorant non autorisé

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
abido — epices pour couscous 50g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
This couscous spice mix contains unauthorized additives and colorants. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the seller.
Barcode (GTIN): 5283001109988
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1483 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A small bag of spice mix called abido for couscous.

What's happening? The spice mix has an extra colour that is not allowed in food.

Does this affect me? If you have this spice mix at home, do not eat or use it.

What should I do? Take it back to the shop where you bought it. Ask the shop or your doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
abido
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: additifs et arômes non autorisés · GTIN: 5283001109988 · présence de colorant non autorisé · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
August 23, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7949/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
abido — epices pour couscous 50g. This couscous spice mix contains unauthorized additives and colorants. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the seller.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 23, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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