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🍎 Food FR January 6, 2022

cartimax — cartimax, gélules (aliment complémentaire pour chats et chiens)

teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée en oxyde d’éthylène dans un ingrédient.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
cartimax — cartimax, gélules (aliment complémentaire pour chats et chiens)
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Cartimax — Cartimax capsules (complementary food for cats and dogs) Hazard: other chemical contaminants GTIN: 3401176919412, 3401178109439, 3401179399679 Exceeds the permitted level of ethylene oxide in an ingredient. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3401176919412 3401178109439 3401179399679
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This alert was reported 1674 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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81 days in total
May 19, 2026 August 8, 2026
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What is this? Cartimax capsules are a food supplement for cats and dogs.

What's happening? Some batches have too much ethylene oxide, a chemical, in one ingredient.

Does this affect me? If you bought Cartimax in France, check your pet’s supply.

What should I do? Stop using it and return the product to the store. Ask your vet if you have questions.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
cartimax
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments pour animaux domestiques · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3401176919412, 3401178109439, 3401179399679 · teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée en oxyde d’éthylène dans un ingrédient. · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
January 6, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5177/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
cartimax — cartimax, gélules (aliment complémentaire pour chats et chiens). Cartimax — Cartimax capsules (complementary food for cats and dogs) Hazard: other chemical contaminants GTIN: 3401176919412, 3401178109439, 3401179399679 Exceeds the permitted level of ethylene oxide in an ingredient. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 6, 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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