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🍎 Food FR December 10, 2025

markal — graine de lin doré

teneur en acide cyanhydrique supérieur à la teneur maximale autorisée pour des graines de lin mises sur le marché sans la mention « à utiliser uniquement pour la cuisson et la pâtisserie. ne pas consommer cru! » sur l'étiquetage.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
markal — graine de lin doré
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Golden flaxseed contains cyanide acid above the allowed level for flaxseeds sold without the warning "for cooking and baking only, do not eat raw." Stop using it and destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 3329488311031 29092025 09092025 01072025 14042025 3329488311208
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 231 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
72 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 30, 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? Golden flaxseed from the brand markal. It is a seed used in food.

What's happening? The seeds have too much cyanide acid. This is not safe to eat raw.

Does this affect me? If you have this product in France, do not eat it raw.

What should I do? Stop eating it now. Throw it away or return it. 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)
markal
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: noix et graines · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3329488311031, 29092025, 09092025, 01072025 · teneur en acide cyanhydrique supérieur à la teneur maximale autorisée pour des graines de lin mises sur le marché sans la mention « à utiliser uniquement pour la cuisson et la pâtisserie. ne pas consommer cru! » sur l'étiquetage. · À faire: ne plus consommer · détruire le produit

First published
December 10, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/20746/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?
markal — graine de lin doré. Golden flaxseed contains cyanide acid above the allowed level for flaxseeds sold without the warning "for cooking and baking only, do not eat raw." Stop using it and destroy the product.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 10, 2025 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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