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🍎 Food FR December 16, 2022

la bovida — epices père gaspard

présence de alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
la bovida — epices père gaspard
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 3598561111015
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This alert was reported 1367 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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117 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a spice mix called “La Bovida — Épices Père Gaspard.” It is sold as a food item.

What's happening? Some batches of this spice mix have small amounts of a natural plant chemical called pyrrolizidine alkaloid. This can be harmful if eaten.

Does this affect me? If you have this spice mix at home, you should stop using it right away.

What should I do? Throw the spice mix away or return it to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after using it.

🤖 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: herbes et épices · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3598561111015 · présence de alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · détruire le produit

First published
December 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8839/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this safety alert alert about?
la bovida — epices père gaspard. The product contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Destroy the product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 16, 2022 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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