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🍎 Food FR December 1, 2021

argel — 6 cornets premium vanille caramel noix de pecan

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 — 6 cornets premium vanille caramel noix de pecan
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product "argel — 6 premium vanilla caramel pecan cones" contains guar gum with ethylene oxide levels above the European limit. Do not consume or use the product. Destroy it immediately.
Barcode (GTIN): 3565270008691
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This alert was reported 1660 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? This is a box of six vanilla-caramel ice-cream cones with pecan nuts made by the brand Argel.

What's happening? Some of these cones have too much ethylene oxide, a chemical that should not be in food.

Does this affect me? If you bought these cones in France, they may be unsafe to eat.

What should I do? Stop eating them and throw them 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
argel
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3565270008691 · 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
December 1, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4690/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
argel — 6 cornets premium vanille caramel noix de pecan. The product "argel — 6 premium vanilla caramel pecan cones" contains guar gum with ethylene oxide levels above the European limit. Do not consume or use the product. Destroy it immediately.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 1, 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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