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🍎 Food FR May 31, 2021

montfort — foie gras de canard entier - bocal

non-conformité détectée sur un ingrédient (épice) entrant dans la composition du produit fini

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
montfort — foie gras de canard entier - bocal
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall has been issued for Montfort duck liver pâté in jars due to pesticide limits being exceeded. Ethylene oxide residue above the allowed level was found in a spice ingredient used in small amounts. Do not consume the product. Contact the consumer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3104544073968 3104544075160
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This alert was reported 1824 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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11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? A jar of whole duck foie gras made by Montfort. It has a small amount of spice in it.

What's happening? The spice used in the recipe has too much ethylene oxide. This is not allowed.

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

What should I do? Stop eating it now. Call Montfort’s customer service for advice.

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Type: alimentation · Category: plats préparés et snacks · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 3104544073968, 3104544075160 · non-conformité détectée sur un ingrédient (épice) entrant dans la composition du produit fini · résidu d'oxyde d'éthylène dépassant la limite autorisée sur un ingrédient (épice) utilisé en quantité faible dans la recette du produit fini · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le service consommateur

First published
May 31, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/545/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
montfort — foie gras de canard entier - bocal. A recall has been issued for Montfort duck liver pâté in jars due to pesticide limits being exceeded. Ethylene oxide residue above the allowed level was found in a spice ingredient used in small amounts. Do not consume the product. Contact the consumer service.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 31, 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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