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🍎 Food FR December 15, 2023

arkopharma — arkogelule prêle bio gélules bte/45

présence de contaminants au-delà des seuils autorisés

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
arkopharma — arkogelule prêle bio gélules bte/45
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Arkopharma — Arkogelule Horsetail Bio capsules, box of 45 Do not consume. Contains unauthorized substances and contaminants exceeding permitted limits, including pesticides.
Barcode (GTIN): 3578835502619
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1007 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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122 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 18, 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? This is a food supplement sold as capsules. It is meant to help with diet and nutrition.

What's happening? The capsules may have too much of a banned substance. They also have more pesticides than allowed.

Does this affect me? If you live in France and have this product, you may be affected.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.

🤖 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: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · GTIN: 3578835502619 · présence de contaminants au-delà des seuils autorisés · dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · À faire: ne plus consommer

First published
December 15, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13242/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
arkopharma — arkogelule prêle bio gélules bte/45. Arkopharma — Arkogelule Horsetail Bio capsules, box of 45 Do not consume. Contains unauthorized substances and contaminants exceeding permitted limits, including pesticides.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 15, 2023 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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