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🍎 Food FR May 5, 2022

germline — graines germées biologiques vital'mix 50g

détection de salmonelle

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
germline — graines germées biologiques vital'mix 50g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Salmonella bacteria may be present in these organic Vital'Mix 50g sprouted seeds. If you have eaten this product and feel sudden stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fever or headache within 6 to 72 hours, see a doctor and tell them you ate this product. Do not eat, use or keep this product; return it to the store or destroy it.
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This alert was reported 1591 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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116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is a bag of organic sprouted seeds called Vital’Mix 50 g made by the brand Germline.

What's happening? The seeds have been found to contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella. This can make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it might affect you. People with weak immune systems, young children, pregnant women, and older adults are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop using the product. Return it to the store where you bought it or throw it away. If you feel sick after eating it, talk to your doctor right away.

🤖 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: noix et graines · Hazard: salmonella spp (agent responsable de la salmonellose) · détection de salmonelle · Préconisations: les toxi-infections alimentaires causées par les salmonelles se traduisent par des troubles gastro-intestinaux (diarrhée, vomissements) d'apparition brutale souvent accompagnés de fièvre et de maux de tête qui surviennent généralement 6h à 72h après la consommation des produits contaminés. ces symptômes peuvent être plus prononcés chez les jeunes enfants, les femmes enceintes, les sujets immunodéprimés et les personnes âgées. les personnes qui auraient consommé ces produits et qui présenteraient ces symptômes sont invitées à consulter leur médecin traitant en lui signalant cette consommation. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
May 5, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7052/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
germline — graines germées biologiques vital'mix 50g. Salmonella bacteria may be present in these organic Vital'Mix 50g sprouted seeds. If you have eaten this product and feel sudden stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fever or headache within 6 to 72 hours, see a doctor and tell them you ate this product. Do not eat, use or keep this...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 5, 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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