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🍎 Food FR August 19, 2026

le patissier normand — spéculoos beurre salé

erreur d' etiquetage avec la mention e171, et ce colorant n' est plus utilisé depuis 2020.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
le patissier normand — spéculoos beurre salé
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The pastry contains unauthorized additives and flavors. The label incorrectly lists e171, a colorant no longer used in food since 2020. There is no danger as the colorant is not present. Return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3334660041811
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This alert was reported 22 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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20 days in total
August 21, 2026 September 10, 2026

What is this? A French pastry called “Le Pâtissier Normand – Spéculoos Beurre Salé.” It is a baked treat.

What's happening? The label wrongly lists a color called E171, but the maker stopped using it in 2020. The pastry itself is safe.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought this pastry in France. No one else is involved.

What should I do? Take the pastry back to the shop where you bought 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: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: additifs et arômes non autorisés · GTIN: 3334660041811 · erreur d' etiquetage avec la mention e171, et ce colorant n' est plus utilisé depuis 2020. · aucun danger car le colorant n' est plus utilisé dans l' alimentaire depuis 2020. · À faire: rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
August 19, 2026
Last refreshed by us
6 days ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/23279/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
le patissier normand — spéculoos beurre salé. The pastry contains unauthorized additives and flavors. The label incorrectly lists e171, a colorant no longer used in food since 2020. There is no danger as the colorant is not present. Return the product to the point of sale.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 19, 2026 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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