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🍎 Food FR November 3, 2022

funcakes — boules decoratives au chocolat blanc

présence d'un colorant interdit (e171 - dioxyde de titane)

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
funcakes — boules decoratives au chocolat blanc
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
White chocolate decorative balls contain a banned substance. Stop using them immediately. Return the product to the store where you purchased it. Contact the store for further instructions.
Barcode (GTIN): 8720143516511
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1313 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? These are white-chocolate cake decorations shaped like balls. They may contain a banned dye.

What's happening? The dye called E171 (titanium dioxide) is not allowed in food. These decorations have it.

Does this affect me? If you bought these in France, they could be in your home.

What should I do? Stop using them. Take them back to the store where you bought them. Ask the shop for 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
funcakes
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: autres · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · GTIN: 8720143516511 · présence d'un colorant interdit (e171 - dioxyde de titane) · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
November 3, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8544/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
funcakes — boules decoratives au chocolat blanc. White chocolate decorative balls contain a banned substance. Stop using them immediately. Return the product to the store where you purchased it. Contact the store for further instructions.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 3, 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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