Safety alert for acapulco — tortilla chips maïs — Food alert in France (Aug 2022)

acapulco — tortilla chips maïs

présence d'atropine et de scopolamine dans le produit. l'atropine et la scopolamine sont des composés organiques naturellement présents dans les plantes qui peuvent être détectés dans les champs de maïs. il s'agit d'une mesure de précaution.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Acapulco tortilla chips contain maize. A precautionary recall is issued due to the presence of atropine and scopolamine, naturally occurring compounds in corn fields. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it. Excessive intake may cause temporary nausea, dizziness, or headaches.

Barcode (GTIN): 5412514333393

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1415 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

29 days in total

May 19, 2026 June 17, 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? Acapulco tortilla chips made from corn. They may contain small amounts of two natural plant compounds called atropine and scopolamine.

What's happening? The chips are being taken off the shelves as a safety step. Too much of these compounds can cause temporary sickness.

Does this affect me? Anyone who bought these chips in France should stop eating them.

What should I do? Throw the chips away or return them to the store. If you feel unwell, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

🤖 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)

acapulco

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: plats préparés et snacks · Hazard: datura (alcaloïdes tropaniques) · GTIN: 5412514333393 · présence d'atropine et de scopolamine dans le produit. l'atropine et la scopolamine sont des composés organiques naturellement présents dans les plantes qui peuvent être détectés dans les champs de maïs. il s'agit d'une mesure de précaution. · une consommation excessive de produits contenant de l'atropine et de la scopolamine peut provoquer les symptômes temporaires suivants : nausées, étourdissements et maux de tête. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published

August 1, 2022

Last refreshed by us

4 weeks ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7767/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

acapulco — tortilla chips maïs. Acapulco tortilla chips contain maize. A precautionary recall is issued due to the presence of atropine and scopolamine, naturally occurring compounds in corn fields. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it. Excessive intake may cause temporary nause...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on August 1, 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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