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🍎 Food FR March 8, 2022

metro chef — crème glacée chocolat blanc 2,5l metro chef

présence d’oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite maximale de résidus.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
metro chef — crème glacée chocolat blanc 2,5l metro chef
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store where it was purchased.
Barcode (GTIN): 3439496408835
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This alert was reported 1541 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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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is a large tub of white chocolate ice cream sold in France under the Metro and Chef brands.

What's happening? The ice cream may have too much ethylene oxide, a chemical that should not be in food.

Does this affect me? If you bought this ice cream in France, it could affect you.

What should I do? Stop using it and take it back to the store where you bought 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3439496408835 · présence d’oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite maximale de résidus. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
March 8, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/6414/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
metro chef — crème glacée chocolat blanc 2,5l metro chef. Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store where it was purchased.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 8, 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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