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🍎 Food FR August 16, 2023

morinaga — bonbons hi chew raisin morinaga jp 55g12p*(12)

présence d'un colorant non autorisé: gardénia

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
morinaga — bonbons hi chew raisin morinaga jp 55g12p*(12)
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Morinaga — Hi-Chew Raisin Morinaga JP 55g 12-pack Hazard: unauthorized additives and flavors. Unauthorized color: gardenia. Action: stop using, return to point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 4902797230133
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1025 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
18 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 6, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are Morinaga Hi-Chew raisin-flavoured sweets. They are chewy candies sold in packs.

What's happening? Some packs may contain a colour called gardenia. This colour is not allowed in these sweets.

Does this affect me? If you bought these sweets in France, you may have this pack. Stop eating them now.

What should I do? Take the sweets back to the shop where you bought them. 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)
morinaga
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits sucrés · Hazard: additifs et arômes non autorisés · GTIN: 4902797230133 · présence d'un colorant non autorisé: gardénia · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
August 16, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12087/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
morinaga — bonbons hi chew raisin morinaga jp 55g12p*(12). Morinaga — Hi-Chew Raisin Morinaga JP 55g 12-pack Hazard: unauthorized additives and flavors. Unauthorized color: gardenia. Action: stop using, return to point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 16, 2023 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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