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🍎 Food FR December 6, 2021

monoprix — 4 bâtonnets vanille/chocolat au lait/amande 440ml

présence d'oxyde d'éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite règlementaire dans un lot d'additif contenant de la caroube ¤

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
monoprix — 4 bâtonnets vanille/chocolat au lait/amande 440ml
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Monoprix — 4 vanilla/milk chocolate/almond sticks 440ml Type: food

Category
milk and dairy products
Hazard
pesticide levels exceeding permitted limits
GTIN
3350033349216

presence of ethylene oxide at a level above the regulatory limit in a batch of carob-containing additive ¤ Do not consume

return the product to the point of sale

contact customer service

destroy the product

Barcode (GTIN): 3350033349216
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This alert was reported 1739 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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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall of a milk drink with vanilla, milk chocolate, and almond flavors. It has too much pesticide in it.

What's happening? A batch of this drink has too much ethylene oxide, a chemical used in food. The company is asking people to stop drinking it.

Does this affect me? If you bought this drink in France, it might affect you. Check the batch number on the package.

What should I do? Stop drinking it now. Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 3350033349216 · présence d'oxyde d'éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite règlementaire dans un lot d'additif contenant de la caroube ¤ · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
December 6, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4783/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
monoprix — 4 bâtonnets vanille/chocolat au lait/amande 440ml. Monoprix — 4 vanilla/milk chocolate/almond sticks 440ml Type: food · Category: milk and dairy products · Hazard: pesticide levels exceeding permitted limits · GTIN: 3350033349216 · presence of ethylene oxide at a level above the regulatory limit in a batch of carob-containing ad...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 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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