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🍎 Food FR January 4, 2023

grainpop — box grainpop salée 9 sachets micro onde de maïs à éclater + 3 saveurs salées

présence de colorant sudan de l'ingrédient sumac supérieur à la réglementation dans le mélange de saveur thym et zaatar

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
grainpop — box grainpop salée 9 sachets micro onde de maïs à éclater + 3  saveurs salées
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall has been issued for grainpop — box grainpop salée 9 microwave popcorn packets with 3 savoury flavours. The product contains unauthorised additives and flavourings. The savoury mix flavour thym and zaatar contains Sudan dye above the legal limit. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3770021073228
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This alert was reported 1251 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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20 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 8, 2026
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What is this? A box of microwave popcorn with corn kernels and three salty flavors. One flavor mix (thyme and zaatar) has too much of a color called Sudan dye.

What's happening? The company found too much Sudan dye in the thyme and zaatar flavor mix. This dye is not allowed in food.

Does this affect me? If you bought this popcorn in France, it might be affected. Check the box for the same barcode.

What should I do? Stop eating it and take it back to the store where you bought it. 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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Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: additifs et arômes non autorisés · GTIN: 3770021073228 · présence de colorant sudan de l'ingrédient sumac supérieur à la réglementation dans le mélange de saveur thym et zaatar · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
January 4, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8994/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
grainpop — box grainpop salée 9 sachets micro onde de maïs à éclater + 3 saveurs salées. A recall has been issued for grainpop — box grainpop salée 9 microwave popcorn packets with 3 savoury flavours. The product contains unauthorised additives and flavourings. The savoury mix flavour thym and zaatar contains Sudan dye above the legal limit. Do not consume. Return th...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 4, 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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