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🍎 Food FR January 7, 2022

laboratoire codifra — complément alimentaire à base de plantes et chrome

présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la¤teneur maximale autorisée

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
laboratoire codifra — complément alimentaire à base de plantes et chrome
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Laboratoire Codifra — plant-based food supplement with chromium Hazard: contains a banned substance. Do not consume or use. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3401578487625
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This alert was reported 1601 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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10 days in total
May 18, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a plant-based food supplement made by Laboratoire Codifra. It contains a mineral called chromium.

What's happening? The product has too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed.

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

What should I do? Do not eat or use it. Return it to the store where you bought it. 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · GTIN: 3401578487625 · présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la¤teneur maximale autorisée · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
January 7, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5187/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
laboratoire codifra — complément alimentaire à base de plantes et chrome. Laboratoire Codifra — plant-based food supplement with chromium Hazard: contains a banned substance. Do not consume or use. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the point of sale.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 7, 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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