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🍎 Food FR July 2, 2021

eaglobe — piments séchés

contamination à l'oxyde d'éthylène

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
eaglobe — piments séchés
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Dried peppers — eaglobe Hazard: unauthorized pesticide residues, ethylene oxide contamination. Stop using immediately. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it.
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This alert was reported 1802 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
20 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 8, 2026
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What is this? Dried chilli peppers sold under the brand eaglobe may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical should not be in food.

What's happening? The peppers are being taken off the shelves because they might have too much ethylene oxide. Selling them is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought dried chilli peppers from the eaglobe brand, you may have some at home. This only affects people in France.

What should I do? Stop eating the peppers. Take them back to the shop where you bought them. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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)
eaglobe
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: fruits et légumes · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · contamination à l'oxyde d'éthylène · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
July 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/1187/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
eaglobe — piments séchés. Dried peppers — eaglobe Hazard: unauthorized pesticide residues, ethylene oxide contamination. Stop using immediately. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 2, 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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