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🍎 Food FR August 30, 2023

elibio — farine de sarrasin

teneur en alcaloïdes du datura supérieur au seuil réglementaire

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
elibio — farine de sarrasin
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Contaminated buckwheat flour may contain datura alkaloids above the legal limit. Eating it can cause hallucinations starting with peripheral disturbances. Stop using it immediately, throw it away, and see a doctor if symptoms appear.
Barcode (GTIN): 3760294960714
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This alert was reported 1066 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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74 days in total
May 19, 2026 August 1, 2026
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What is this? This is buckwheat flour sold under the brand elibio. It may contain too much datura, a plant that can cause health problems.

What's happening? The flour has more datura alkaloids than allowed. Eating it can cause side effects like hallucinations or other strange feelings.

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

What should I do? Throw the flour away so no one eats it. If you feel unwell after eating it, talk to a 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: datura (alcaloïdes tropaniques) · GTIN: 3760294960714 · teneur en alcaloïdes du datura supérieur au seuil réglementaire · la consommation de produit contaminé peux entrainer des effets¤hallucinogènes qui se manifestent d’abord par des troubles périphériques.¤contacter un médecin dès l'apparition de ces symptômes · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · détruire le produit

First published
August 30, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12144/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this safety alert alert about?
elibio — farine de sarrasin. Contaminated buckwheat flour may contain datura alkaloids above the legal limit. Eating it can cause hallucinations starting with peripheral disturbances. Stop using it immediately, throw it away, and see a doctor if symptoms appear.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 30, 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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