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🍎 Food FR February 6, 2025

alpenfest — bretzels enrobés de chocolat (lait et noir)

risque potentiel de sensation de brûlure dans la bouche et plaies sur la langue et dans la bouche.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
alpenfest — bretzels enrobés de chocolat (lait et noir)
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Alpenfest — chocolate-covered pretzels (milk and dark) Type: food

Category
sweet products
Hazard
other chemical contaminants
GTIN
4056489775102, 4056489775119

potential risk of burning sensation in the mouth and sores on the tongue and inside the mouth

Do not consume

return the product to the point of sale

contact consumer service

Barcode (GTIN): 4056489775102 4056489775119
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This alert was reported 539 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
73 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 31, 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? Alpenfest chocolate-covered pretzels (milk and dark) are sweet snacks that may have a chemical contaminant.

What's happening? Some batches of these pretzels have been recalled because they might cause a burning feeling in the mouth or sores on the tongue or inside the mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have bought these pretzels in France, you may be affected.

What should I do? Stop eating them and take them back to the store where you bought them. Call the customer service number for more help. 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: produits sucrés · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 4056489775102, 4056489775119 · risque potentiel de sensation de brûlure dans la bouche et plaies sur la langue et dans la bouche. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
February 6, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/17330/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
alpenfest — bretzels enrobés de chocolat (lait et noir). Alpenfest — chocolate-covered pretzels (milk and dark) Type: food · Category: sweet products · Hazard: other chemical contaminants · GTIN: 4056489775102, 4056489775119 · potential risk of burning sensation in the mouth and sores on the tongue and inside the mouth · Do not consum...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 6, 2025 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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