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🍎 Food FR July 19, 2022

dentyne — dentyne ice spearmint

colorant e171 non autorisé

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
dentyne — dentyne ice spearmint
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Dentyne Ice Spearmint gum contains unauthorized food additives and flavoring, as well as the unauthorized color E171. Stop using it and return the product to the point of sale.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1429 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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30 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 18, 2026
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What is this? Dentyne Ice Spearmint gum may have a food colour called E171 that is not allowed in the EU.

What's happening? The gum has been sold with an unauthorised additive. Stores have been asked to take it off shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought this gum in France, it may be unsafe to eat.

What should I do? Stop eating it and take it 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
dentyne
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: additifs alimentaires · Hazard: additifs et arômes non autorisés · colorant e171 non autorisé · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 19, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7653/interne

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
dentyne — dentyne ice spearmint. Dentyne Ice Spearmint gum contains unauthorized food additives and flavoring, as well as the unauthorized color E171. Stop using it and return the product to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 19, 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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