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🍎 Food FR June 24, 2022

biper etzia — piments vert doux conditionnés en sachet 200g

dépassement de lmr sur le flonicamide - insecticide

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
biper etzia — piments vert doux conditionnés en sachet 200g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Green sweet peppers in 200g bags may contain pesticide levels above the legal limit. The contamination involves flonicamid, an insecticide. The level poses a health risk for children. Stop using and consuming the product. Return it to the point of sale or destroy it.
Barcode (GTIN): 3770002987018
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This alert was reported 1561 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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137 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 3, 2026
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What is this? A bag of green mild peppers sold in France under the brands Biper and Etzia.

What's happening? Too much of a pesticide called flonicamide was found in the peppers. This could be harmful, especially for children.

Does this affect me? If you bought the 200 g green pepper bags in France, stop using them now.

What should I do? Take the bag back to the store where you bought it or throw it 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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Type: alimentation · Category: fruits et légumes · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 3770002987018 · dépassement de lmr sur le flonicamide - insecticide · niveau de contamination des piments présentant un risque pour la santé des enfants · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
June 24, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7440/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
biper etzia — piments vert doux conditionnés en sachet 200g. Green sweet peppers in 200g bags may contain pesticide levels above the legal limit. The contamination involves flonicamid, an insecticide. The level poses a health risk for children. Stop using and consuming the product. Return it to the point of sale or destroy it.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 24, 2022 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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