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🍎 Food FR February 8, 2022

dr smith — gelules de plante curcuma poivre

contamination en oxyde d'éthylène dans un ingrédient

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
dr smith — gelules de plante curcuma poivre
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume or use the product. Return it to the point of sale. It contains a prohibited substance due to contamination with ethylene oxide in an ingredient.
Barcode (GTIN): 3664788000675
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1699 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
139 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 5, 2026
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What is this? This is a food supplement called Dr Smith Turmeric Pepper capsules. It is a diet food product.

What's happening? The capsules contain a small amount of a banned substance. This happened because one ingredient was contaminated.

Does this affect me? If you bought these capsules in France, you may have some at home. Stop using them right away.

What should I do? Take the box 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)
dr smith
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · GTIN: 3664788000675 · contamination en oxyde d'éthylène dans un ingrédient · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
February 8, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5768/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
dr smith — gelules de plante curcuma poivre. Do not consume or use the product. Return it to the point of sale. It contains a prohibited substance due to contamination with ethylene oxide in an ingredient.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 8, 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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