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🍎 Food FR August 6, 2021

miko — glace

présence d'oxyde d'éthylène

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
miko — glace
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume or keep the Miko ice product. Destroy it immediately due to unauthorized pesticide residues, specifically ethylene oxide.
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What is this? A brand of ice cream called miko has been found to have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical should not be in food.

What's happening? The ice cream has too much ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in food in Europe.

Does this affect me? If you have this ice cream, you should stop eating it. It is only sold in France.

What should I do? Throw the ice cream away. If you have eaten it and feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · présence d'oxyde d'éthylène · À faire: ne plus consommer · détruire le produit

First published
August 6, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2941/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this safety alert alert about?
miko — glace. Do not consume or keep the Miko ice product. Destroy it immediately due to unauthorized pesticide residues, specifically ethylene oxide.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 6, 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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