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🍎 Food FR June 5, 2023

cigalou — cigalou origan 12g

détection d’alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques dans l'origan

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
cigalou — cigalou origan 12g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume or use the oregano product. Return it to the point of sale due to detection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
Barcode (GTIN): 3250390003151
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1196 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
118 days in total
May 18, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a bag of dried oregano herb sold under the brand cigalou.

What's happening? The oregano has been found to contain unwanted plant chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Does this affect me? If you bought this oregano in France, do not eat it or use it.

What should I do? Take the bag back to the shop where you bought it. 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)
cigalou
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3250390003151 · détection d’alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques dans l'origan · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
June 5, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11301/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
cigalou — cigalou origan 12g. Do not consume or use the oregano product. Return it to the point of sale due to detection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2023 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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