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🍎 Food FR July 1, 2025

columbia — paprika doux

présence de méthanol supérieur à la réglementation

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
columbia — paprika doux
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Columbia — sweet paprika Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the point of sale. The product contains methanol above regulations, which may cause headaches or nausea in high doses, but the level of 31 mg/kg is very low and not considered a significant danger.
Barcode (GTIN): 3353870001491
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 438 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
116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 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 spice called paprika doux sold under the brand Columbia.

What's happening? The spice has too much methanol in it. Methanol can cause headaches or nausea if you eat a lot.

Does this affect me? If you have this spice at home, you should stop using it.

What should I do? Take the spice back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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)
columbia
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: autre risque · GTIN: 3353870001491 · présence de méthanol supérieur à la réglementation · le méthanol peut provoquer des maux de tête ou nausées à forte dose mais cette concentration de 31 mg/kg est très faible et ne représente donc pas un danger significatif · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 1, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/18654/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?
columbia — paprika doux. Columbia — sweet paprika Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the point of sale. The product contains methanol above regulations, which may cause headaches or nausea in high doses, but the level of 31 mg/kg is very low and not considered a significant danger.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 1, 2025 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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