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🍎 Food FR January 24, 2023

ferme de fontmorin devaux vincent — graine de lin 500gr

forte teneur en acide cyanhydrique¤

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
ferme de fontmorin devaux vincent — graine de lin 500gr
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Batch of linseed 500 g from Ferme de Fontmorin, sold by Vincent Devaux, contains high levels of cyanide. Stop using it immediately.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1231 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
21 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 9, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a bag of 500 g flax seeds sold under the brand names Ferme de Fontmorin and Devaux Vincent.

What's happening? The seeds have too much cyanide acid. This makes them unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought this bag in France, do not eat the seeds.

What should I do? Take the bag back to the shop for a refund. If you feel sick, 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)
ferme de fontmorin devaux vincent
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: noix et graines · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · forte teneur en acide cyanhydrique¤ · À faire: ne plus consommer

First published
January 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/9071/interne

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
ferme de fontmorin devaux vincent — graine de lin 500gr. Batch of linseed 500 g from Ferme de Fontmorin, sold by Vincent Devaux, contains high levels of cyanide. Stop using it immediately.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 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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