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🍎 Food FR October 7, 2021

herbesan — curcuma bio 200g

les contrôles opérés sur le produit ont mis en évidence une présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à des teneurs dépassant les limites autorisées.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
herbesan — curcuma bio 200g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product "herbesan — organic turmeric 200g" has been found to contain ethylene oxide above the allowed limits. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the consumer service. Destroy the product.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1695 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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11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a food called herbesan curcuma bio. It is a dietary spice product.

What's happening? Tests found too much ethylene oxide in the spice. This is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you have this product, stop using it. It may be unsafe.

What should I do? Do not eat or use it. Return it to the store or call the company. 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.

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

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · les contrôles opérés sur le produit ont mis en évidence une présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à des teneurs dépassant les limites autorisées. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
October 7, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3787/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
herbesan — curcuma bio 200g. The product "herbesan — organic turmeric 200g" has been found to contain ethylene oxide above the allowed limits. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the consumer service. Destroy the product.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 7, 2021 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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