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🍎 Food FR February 3, 2022

leader price — xtra façon rocher chocolat noisette x3 bâtonnets leader price 196.5g

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 — xtra façon rocher chocolat noisette x3 bâtonnets leader price 196.5g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Leader Price Xtra Choco Hazelnut Chocolate Bars, 3-pack, 196.5g Due to a European alert about ethylene oxide levels above the permitted limit in batches of gelling agents used in these products, do not consume them. Return the product to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 3263856692912
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This alert was reported 1682 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 chocolate and hazelnut snack bar sold in France. It contains a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? The snack bars may have too much ethylene oxide. This is not safe. The company is recalling them.

Does this affect me? If you bought these snack bars in France, you may have them. Check your home.

What should I do? Stop eating them. 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: 3263856692912 · 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
February 3, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5719/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
leader price — xtra façon rocher chocolat noisette x3 bâtonnets leader price 196.5g. Leader Price Xtra Choco Hazelnut Chocolate Bars, 3-pack, 196.5g Due to a European alert about ethylene oxide levels above the permitted limit in batches of gelling agents used in these products, do not consume them. Return the product to the store.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 3, 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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