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🍎 Food FR March 9, 2023

herbes et plantes — poudre d'ortie piquante feuille

dépassement limites légales d'hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques (hap)

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
herbes et plantes — poudre d'ortie piquante feuille
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume. Contact the consumer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3700216225026 3700216235674
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1237 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
71 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 29, 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? This is a powder made from stinging-nettle leaves sold as a food or diet product.

What's happening? Some batches have too much of a harmful chemical called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Does this affect me? If you bought this powder in France, it might be unsafe to eat.

What should I do? Stop using it and call the customer service number on the package to ask for a refund or replacement.

🤖 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)
herbes plantes
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques · GTIN: 3700216225026, 3700216235674 · dépassement limites légales d'hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques (hap) · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le service consommateur

First published
March 9, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/9542/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
herbes et plantes — poudre d'ortie piquante feuille. Do not consume. Contact the consumer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 9, 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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