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🍎 Food FR October 15, 2021

l'apéritif au jardin — houmous - spécialité à tartiner à base de pois chiche bio

produit contenant du gingembre bio contaminé par de l'oxyde éthylène

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
l'apéritif au jardin — houmous - spécialité à tartiner à base de pois chiche bio
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
This hummus spread contains organic ginger contaminated with ethylene oxide. Do not consume or keep it. Destroy the product immediately.
Barcode (GTIN): 3330720633859
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This alert was reported 1815 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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138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? A jar of hummus spread made with organic chickpeas and ginger. It is sold as a snack food.

What's happening? The ginger used in this hummus may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in food.

Does this affect me? If you have this hummus at home, you should not eat it. It is sold in France.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Throw the jar away or return it to the store. 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)
l'apéritif jardin
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: autres · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 3330720633859 · produit contenant du gingembre bio contaminé par de l'oxyde éthylène · a long terme et sur une consommation excessive · À faire: ne plus consommer · détruire le produit

First published
October 15, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4070/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
l'apéritif au jardin — houmous - spécialité à tartiner à base de pois chiche bio. This hummus spread contains organic ginger contaminated with ethylene oxide. Do not consume or keep it. Destroy the product immediately.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 15, 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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