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🍎 Food FR August 22, 2025

auchan — baies roses

présence de benzo(a)pyrène

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
auchan — baies roses
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Avoid consuming this product. Return it to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3596710518401
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 339 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
70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 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 spice called baies roses (pink peppercorns) sold by Auchan. They found a small amount of a chemical called benzo(a)p)rène.

What's happening? The product has too much benzo(a)p)rène, which can be harmful. The store is taking it off shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought these pink peppercorns at Auchan in France, you may have them.

What should I do? Stop using them and take them back to the store. 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)
auchan
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: autre risque · GTIN: 3596710518401 · présence de benzo(a)pyrène · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
August 22, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/19482/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?
auchan — baies roses. Avoid consuming this product. Return it to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 22, 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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