Safety alert for lipton et elephant — thés et infusions de plantes lipton - infusions de plantes elephant — Food alert in France (Jul 2023)

lipton et elephant — thés et infusions de plantes lipton - infusions de plantes elephant

non-conformité en raison de la présence de l’insecte lasioderma serricorne dans les produits elephant et lipton livrés au port de l’île de la réunion uniquement pour les produits achetés en magasin entre le 4 juin 2023 et le 30 juin 2023

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Lipton and Elephant teas and herbal infusions are subject to a safety notice. Due to possible contamination by Lasioderma serricorne, products purchased in stores on Reunion Island between June 4 and June 30, 2023, should not be used. Stop consuming and using the product, contact customer service, and destroy it.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1165 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.

📈 Timeline

116 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a notice about some tea and herbal tea products from the brands Lipton and Elephant. They may have small insects or their eggs inside.

What's happening? Some of these products bought in stores on Réunion Island between 4 June 2023 and 30 June 2023 might be unsafe. They could have bugs inside.

Does this affect me? If you bought these teas in a store on Réunion Island during those dates, this may affect you.

What should I do? Stop using the product. Call the customer service number. Throw the tea away. 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)

lipton elephant

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: cacao, café et thé · Hazard: non inertes (insectes larves etc) · non-conformité en raison de la présence de l’insecte lasioderma serricorne dans les produits elephant et lipton livrés au port de l’île de la réunion uniquement pour les produits achetés en magasin entre le 4 juin 2023 et le 30 juin 2023 · Préconisations: pour des raisons de contamination, d'origine externe ou autre, ou par putréfaction, détérioration ou décomposition, il est recommandé par précaution aux personnes qui détiendraient des produits appartenant au(x) lot(s) décrit(s) ci-dessus de ne pas les utiliser. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published

July 5, 2023

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11664/interne

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

lipton et elephant — thés et infusions de plantes lipton - infusions de plantes elephant. Lipton and Elephant teas and herbal infusions are subject to a safety notice. Due to possible contamination by Lasioderma serricorne, products purchased in stores on Reunion Island between June 4 and June 30, 2023, should not be used. Stop consuming and using the product, contact...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on July 5, 2023 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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