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🍎 Food FR July 23, 2021

caresse antillaise — glaces et sorbets

présence d'oxyde d'éthylène dans une matière première à teneur supérieure à la limite réglementaire

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
caresse antillaise — glaces et sorbets
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Caresse Antillaise ice creams and sorbets are recalled due to pesticide limits being exceeded. The product contains ethylene oxide above the legal limit in one ingredient. Stop using it immediately and return it to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 3433871250095
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This alert was reported 1832 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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72 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? These are ice creams and sorbets sold under the brands Caresse and Antillaise. They may have too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? Some batches of these products have been found with ethylene oxide above the safe limit. This is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you have bought these ice creams or sorbets in France, you may be affected.

What should I do? Stop eating them and take them back to the store where you bought them. 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: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 3433871250095 · présence d'oxyde d'éthylène dans une matière première à teneur supérieure à la limite réglementaire · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2087/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
caresse antillaise — glaces et sorbets. Caresse Antillaise ice creams and sorbets are recalled due to pesticide limits being exceeded. The product contains ethylene oxide above the legal limit in one ingredient. Stop using it immediately and return it to the store.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 23, 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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