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🍎 Food FR March 23, 2023

francois nature — pygeum africanum ecorce en gélule et en pot de poudre

détection d'un pesticide en quantité supérieure à la lmr.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
francois nature — pygeum africanum ecorce en gélule et en pot de poudre
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
François Nature — Pygeum africanum bark in capsules and powder jar A prohibited substance has been detected. A pesticide was found above the legal limit. This product does not comply with food supplement regulations. Stop using it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale and contact customer service.
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This alert was reported 1285 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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133 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 29, 2026
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What is this? These are capsules and powder made from African prune bark sold as a food supplement.

What's happening? Tests found a banned pesticide in the product. It does not meet food-supplement rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought this in France, stop using it now.

What should I do? Take it back to the shop and 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
francois
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · détection d'un pesticide en quantité supérieure à la lmr. · non conforme a la législation du complément alimentaire · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
March 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/9711/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
francois nature — pygeum africanum ecorce en gélule et en pot de poudre. François Nature — Pygeum africanum bark in capsules and powder jar A prohibited substance has been detected. A pesticide was found above the legal limit. This product does not comply with food supplement regulations. Stop using it immediately. Return the product to the point of...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 23, 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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