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🍎 Food FR September 12, 2023

la touche du chef — noix de muscade en poudre

mycotoxines au dessus de la teneur réglementaire

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
la touche du chef — noix de muscade en poudre
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

The Chef’s Touch — ground nutmeg Type: food

Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
aflatoxins and other chemical contaminants
GTIN
3265960511875

mycotoxins above regulatory level

ochratoxin A

Action
do not consume

contact the point of sale

Barcode (GTIN): 3265960511875
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This alert was reported 1096 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
116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A French spice called “La Touche du Chef” ground nutmeg. It is sold as a kitchen herb.

What's happening? Tests found too much mold poison (aflatoxins and ochratoxin A) in this nutmeg. The company has pulled it from shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought this nutmeg in France, do not eat it. It could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it and take the package back to the store for a refund. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel ill.

🤖 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: aflatoxines|autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3265960511875 · mycotoxines au dessus de la teneur réglementaire · ochratoxines a · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le point de vente

First published
September 12, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12320/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
la touche du chef — noix de muscade en poudre. The Chef’s Touch — ground nutmeg Type: food · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: aflatoxins and other chemical contaminants · GTIN: 3265960511875 · mycotoxins above regulatory level · ochratoxin A · Action: do not consume · contact the point of sale
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 12, 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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