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🍎 Food FR April 21, 2026

al shalan — riz basmati

une teneur en contaminant mosh 56 mg/kg pour une limite a 6mg/kg et moah 6.9 mg/kg pour un seuil a 0,5 mg/kg.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
al shalan — riz basmati
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A batch of Al Shalan Basmati Rice has been recalled due to high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Do not consume it. Return the product to the store where you bought it and contact the store. Destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 6281105120808
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This alert was reported 36 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.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is rice sold under the brand names Al and Shalan. It has been found to have too much of a harmful chemical called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

What's happening? The rice has been recalled because it has more of these chemicals than is allowed. The levels are much higher than the safe limit.

Does this affect me? If you have bought this rice in France, you may be affected. The recall is for France only.

What should I do? Stop eating the rice. Take it 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques · GTIN: 6281105120808 · une teneur en contaminant mosh 56 mg/kg pour une limite a 6mg/kg et moah 6.9 mg/kg pour un seuil a 0,5 mg/kg. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
April 21, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/22066/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
al shalan — riz basmati. A batch of Al Shalan Basmati Rice has been recalled due to high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Do not consume it. Return the product to the store where you bought it and contact the store. Destroy the product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 21, 2026 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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