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🍎 Food FR August 6, 2021

argel — 4 maxi gourmands facon citron meringue

teneur en oxyde d'éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la règlementation européenne dans la gomme de guar rentrant dans la composition des produits

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
argel — 4 maxi gourmands facon citron meringue
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product Argel — 4 Maxi Gourmands Lemon Meringue contains gum with ethylene oxide above the legal limit. Do not consume or keep it. Destroy the product immediately.
Barcode (GTIN): 3565270001531
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1777 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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30 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 18, 2026
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What is this? A lemon-meringue dessert made by the brand Argel. It contains guar gum.

What's happening? Too much ethylene oxide was found in the guar gum. This is not allowed in Europe.

Does this affect me? If you have this dessert in France, you should not eat it.

What should I do? Stop eating it and throw it away. 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)
argel
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3565270001531 · teneur en oxyde d'éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la règlementation européenne dans la gomme de guar rentrant dans la composition des produits · À faire: ne plus consommer · détruire le produit

First published
August 6, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2659/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
argel — 4 maxi gourmands facon citron meringue. The product Argel — 4 Maxi Gourmands Lemon Meringue contains gum with ethylene oxide above the legal limit. Do not consume or keep it. Destroy the product immediately.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 6, 2021 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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