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🍎 Food FR April 24, 2023

desfarges — pois chiche en conserve

echantillon instable après incubation, l'echantillon ne satisfait pas aux exigences de l'article 14 du reglement (ce) n°178/2002

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desfarges — pois chiche en conserve
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Canned chickpeas by Desfarges. Hazard: Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. Sample failed stability test after incubation and does not meet EU Regulation 178/2002 Article 14 requirements. Botulism is rare and usually results from eating contaminated food containing the botulinum toxin, often in improperly sterilized homemade or artisanal canned or cured meats where cold chain was not maintained. Symptoms include blurred vision, drooping eyelids, speech difficulties, swallowing problems, dry mouth. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale.
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19 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 7, 2026
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What is this? This is a canned chickpea product from the brand desfarges. It may contain a harmful germ called clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism.

What's happening? The product has been recalled because tests found it unsafe. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that can come from spoiled canned foods.

Does this affect me? If you have this canned chickpea product, you could be at risk. Check if you have it at home.

What should I do? Stop eating it right away. Return the product to the store where you bought it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Type: alimentation · Category: fruits et légumes · Hazard: clostridium botulinum (agent responsable du botulisme) · echantillon instable après incubation, l'echantillon ne satisfait pas aux exigences de l'article 14 du reglement (ce) n°178/2002 · Préconisations: le botulisme est une maladie rare qui résulte le plus souvent de la consommation d'un aliment contaminé contenant de la toxine botulique produite par clostridium botulinum. cette toxine se développe notamment dans les conserves ou les produits de charcuterie de fabrication familiale ou artisanale pour lesquelles le procédé de stérilisation n'a pas été maîtrisé ou la chaîne du froid n’a pas été respectée. l'intoxication botulique est caractérisée par des signes neurologiques : sensation de vision floue, paupières tombantes, troubles de la parole, difficulté à avaler, sécheresse de la bouche, fa · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
April 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/10016/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
desfarges — pois chiche en conserve. Canned chickpeas by Desfarges. Hazard: Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. Sample failed stability test after incubation and does not meet EU Regulation 178/2002 Article 14 requirements. Botulism is rare and usually results from eating contaminated food containing th...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 24, 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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