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🍎 Food FR August 10, 2021

kitkat — 4 batonnets kitkat

la société froneri procède au rappel de certains lots de produits, suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène , au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans des gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition

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kitkat — 4 batonnets kitkat
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Froneri is recalling certain batches of KitKat products due to ethylene oxide levels exceeding regulatory limits in a gelling gum ingredient. Do not consume these products. Return them to the point of sale or destroy them.
Barcode (GTIN): 3274664178482
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This alert was reported 1774 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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May 19, 2026 June 20, 2026
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What is this? KitKat chocolate bars made in France. A chemical called ethylene oxide was found in a jelly ingredient used to make them.

What's happening? The company Froneri is recalling some batches of these KitKat bars because the ethylene oxide level is too high.

Does this affect me? If you bought KitKat bars in France, check if your batch is part of the recall.

What should I do? Stop eating the product. Take it back to the store where you bought it or throw it away. 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)
kitkat
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3274664178482 · la société froneri procède au rappel de certains lots de produits, suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène , au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans des gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition · présence d'un taux d'oxyde d'éthylène supérieur aux limites maximales règlementaires dans une matière première entrant dans la composition · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
August 10, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2996/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
kitkat — 4 batonnets kitkat. Froneri is recalling certain batches of KitKat products due to ethylene oxide levels exceeding regulatory limits in a gelling gum ingredient. Do not consume these products. Return them to the point of sale or destroy them.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 10, 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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