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🍎 Food FR July 1, 2022

afro ase — biteku leaves feuilles d'amarante

présence d'un pesticide en teneur trop élevée

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
afro ase — biteku leaves feuilles d'amarante
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume afro ase — biteku leaves (amaranth leaves). They contain an excessive level of pesticide. Return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 8719497390625
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This alert was reported 1554 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
137 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 3, 2026
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What is this? Biteku leaves (also called amaranth leaves) are green leafy vegetables sold fresh. They may have too much pesticide left on them.

What's happening? Some packs of these leaves in France have pesticide levels above the safe limit. Stores have been told to stop selling them.

Does this affect me? If you bought biteku leaves recently in France, you may have some at home.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Take the package back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or 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)
afro ase
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: fruits et légumes · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques|dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 8719497390625 · présence d'un pesticide en teneur trop élevée · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 1, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7540/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
afro ase — biteku leaves feuilles d'amarante. Do not consume afro ase — biteku leaves (amaranth leaves). They contain an excessive level of pesticide. Return the product to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 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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