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🍎 Food FR October 15, 2021

mont elephant — zanthoxylum (poivre sichuan)

détection de pesticides en quantité supérieure à la limite règlementaire.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
mont elephant — zanthoxylum (poivre sichuan)
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Elephant brand Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum) has been recalled due to pesticide levels exceeding legal limits. Stop using it immediately and return the product to the place of purchase.
Barcode (GTIN): 6939783920745 6939783920684
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This alert was reported 1686 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
9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is Sichuan pepper from the brands Mont and Elephant. It is a spice used in cooking.

What's happening? Too much pesticide was found in the pepper. This is not safe.

Does this affect me? If you have this pepper at home, it may not be safe to use.

What should I do? Stop using the pepper. 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
mont elephant
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 6939783920745, 6939783920684 · détection de pesticides en quantité supérieure à la limite règlementaire. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
October 15, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4062/interne

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

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
mont elephant — zanthoxylum (poivre sichuan). Elephant brand Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum) has been recalled due to pesticide levels exceeding legal limits. Stop using it immediately and return the product to the place of purchase.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 15, 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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