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🍎 Food FR August 3, 2021

bofrost* — craquant caramel

¤suite à une alerte européenne concernant la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée dans des lots de gélifiants entrant dans la composition du produit

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
bofrost* — craquant caramel
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

bofrost* — Crunchy Caramel Type: food

Category
milk and dairy products
Hazard
other chemical contaminants

Following a European alert about ethylene oxide levels above the authorized limit in batches of gelling agents used in the product

Action
do not consume

return the product to the point of sale

contact the consumer service

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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1868 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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119 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 15, 2026
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What is this? A frozen dessert called bofrost* craquant caramel. It has a chemical called ethylene oxide in it.

What's happening? Some batches have too much ethylene oxide. This is not safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it may affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Take it back to the store. Call the customer service line. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · ¤suite à une alerte européenne concernant la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée dans des lots de gélifiants entrant dans la composition du produit · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
August 3, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2759/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
bofrost* — craquant caramel. bofrost* — Crunchy Caramel Type: food · Category: milk and dairy products · Hazard: other chemical contaminants · Following a European alert about ethylene oxide levels above the authorized limit in batches of gelling agents used in the product · Action: do not consume · return...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 3, 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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