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🍎 Food FR February 4, 2022

fumachol — fumachol pilulier de 50 gélules

teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée en oxyde d'éthylène dans un ingrédient

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
fumachol — fumachol pilulier de 50 gélules
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Fumachol — Fumachol 50-capsule jar Type: food

Category
pet food
Hazard
other chemical contaminants
GTIN
3401145279165

contains ethylene oxide above the permitted limit in an ingredient

Action
stop using the product

return the product to the point of sale

contact the point of sale

Barcode (GTIN): 3401145279165
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1596 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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32 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 20, 2026
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What is this? Fumachol is a pet food sold in a 50-capsule jar. It is made for animals.

What's happening? Some batches have too much ethylene oxide. This is a chemical that should not be in pet food.

Does this affect me? If you bought this pet food in France, it may be unsafe for your pet.

What should I do? Stop using the product. Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your vet or a pet expert if you need help.

🤖 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: aliments pour animaux domestiques · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3401145279165 · teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée en oxyde d'éthylène dans un ingrédient · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
February 4, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5756/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
fumachol — fumachol pilulier de 50 gélules. Fumachol — Fumachol 50-capsule jar Type: food · Category: pet food · Hazard: other chemical contaminants · GTIN: 3401145279165 · contains ethylene oxide above the permitted limit in an ingredient · Action: stop using the product · return the product to the point of sale · contac...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 4, 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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