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🍎 Food FR August 17, 2021

belle&bio — curcuma bio

le produit contient un extrait de poivre noir bio contaminé par l'oxyde d'éthylène

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
belle&bio — curcuma bio
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product contains organic black pepper extract contaminated with ethylene oxide. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Contact the customer service and destroy the product.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1768 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
32 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 20, 2026
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What is this? A food called belle&bio curcuma bio. It has black pepper extract that should not be there.

What's happening? The black pepper extract has a banned chemical called ethylene oxide. The company has told people to stop using it.

Does this affect me? If you have this product at home in France, it may affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating or using it. Call the customer service number. 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)
belle&bio
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: autres · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · le produit contient un extrait de poivre noir bio contaminé par l'oxyde d'éthylène · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
August 17, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3138/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
belle&bio — curcuma bio. The product contains organic black pepper extract contaminated with ethylene oxide. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Contact the customer service and destroy the product.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 17, 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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