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🍎 Food FR July 30, 2021

leader price — 8 cônes 4 chocolat / 4 vanille 496g le prix gagnant

suite à une alerte européenne concernant la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée dans des lots de gélifiants entrant dans la composition des produits

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
leader price — 8 cônes 4 chocolat / 4 vanille 496g le prix gagnant
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Leader Price — 8 cones, 4 chocolate / 4 vanilla, 496g, winning price Type: food

Category
sweet products
Hazard
other chemical contaminants
GTIN
3263859890117

Following a European alert about ethylene oxide levels above the permitted limit in batches of gelling agents used in the products

ethylene oxide

Action
do not consume

return the product to the point of sale

Barcode (GTIN): 3263859890117
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This alert was reported 1870 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 food recall for Leader Price cones (4 chocolate, 4 vanilla, 496g). They may have too much ethylene oxide, a chemical.

What's happening? A Europe-wide alert found too much ethylene oxide in some batches of the cones. The product should not be eaten.

Does this affect me? If you bought these cones in France, check if yours are part of the affected batch.

What should I do? Stop eating them and take them back to the store where you bought them. 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: produits sucrés · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3263859890117 · suite à une alerte européenne concernant la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée dans des lots de gélifiants entrant dans la composition des produits · oxyde d'éthylène · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 30, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2506/interne

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leader price — 8 cônes 4 chocolat / 4 vanille 496g le prix gagnant. Leader Price — 8 cones, 4 chocolate / 4 vanilla, 496g, winning price Type: food · Category: sweet products · Hazard: other chemical contaminants · GTIN: 3263859890117 · Following a European alert about ethylene oxide levels above the permitted limit in batches of gelling agents...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 30, 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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