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🍎 Food FR April 15, 2021

cigalou — melange colombo 25g

présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée, sur un lot de curcuma.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
cigalou — melange colombo 25g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product Cigalou — Colombo Mix 25g contains curcuma with ethylene oxide above the allowed limit. Do not consume or use it. Return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3250390799696
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This alert was reported 1869 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
9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a spice mix called "melange colombo" sold in small bags. It contains curcuma (turmeric).

What's happening? Some bags have too much pesticide called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought this spice mix in France, it might be unsafe. Check your spice rack.

What should I do? Stop using it. Take it back to the store 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: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 3250390799696 · présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée, sur un lot de curcuma. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
April 15, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/161/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 — melange colombo 25g. The product Cigalou — Colombo Mix 25g contains curcuma with ethylene oxide above the allowed limit. Do not consume or use it. Return the product to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 15, 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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