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🍎 Food FR February 14, 2023

aro — origan entier 1kg

présence d’alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques à un taux supérieur aux limites autorisées.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
aro — origan entier 1kg
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Contaminated whole oregano contains unsafe levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Frequent use may cause serious liver poisoning. Stop eating or using it and return the product to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 3439495110302
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This alert was reported 1322 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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133 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a bag of whole dried oregano sold in France. It is a herb used to flavor food.

What's happening? The oregano has too much of a natural chemical called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Eating a lot of this can harm your liver.

Does this affect me? If you bought this oregano in France, stop using it now.

What should I do? Throw the bag away or 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
aro
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3439495110302 · présence d’alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques à un taux supérieur aux limites autorisées. · la consommation fréquente d’aliments contaminés par ces alcaloïdes présente un ¤danger pour la santé, notamment des risques d’intoxications hépatiques graves · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
February 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/9352/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
aro — origan entier 1kg. Contaminated whole oregano contains unsafe levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Frequent use may cause serious liver poisoning. Stop eating or using it and return the product to the store.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 14, 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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