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🍎 Food FR January 8, 2024

kabato — farine de mais

impropre a la consommation. presence aflatoxines

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
kabato — farine de mais
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Kabato — corn flour Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the point of sale and contact the seller. Destroy the product.
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This alert was reported 878 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
17 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? This is corn flour sold under the brand name kabato. It may have tiny harmful moulds called aflatoxins.

What's happening? The flour has been found to have aflatoxins, which can make you sick. It should not be eaten or used.

Does this affect me? If you have bought this corn flour in France, it could affect you.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Take it back to the shop where you bought it and ask for a refund or replacement. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: autre risque · impropre a la consommation. presence aflatoxines · presence aflatoxine (champignon impropre a la consommation) · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
January 8, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13449/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this safety alert alert about?
kabato — farine de mais. Kabato — corn flour Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the point of sale and contact the seller. Destroy the product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 8, 2024 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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