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🍎 Food FR January 14, 2022

nestlé — buche madeleine vanille buche ananas, mangue et citron buche parfum crème brulée buche chocolat blanc framboise buche poire chocolat

rappel de lots anciens de produits fabriqués en 2019 et 2020 , suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène, au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans des gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
nestlé — buche madeleine vanille   buche ananas, mangue et citron   buche parfum crème brulée   buche chocolat blanc framboise   buche poire  chocolat
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Nestlé is recalling certain vanilla sponge cake, pineapple-mango-lemon sponge cake, crème brûlée sponge cake, white chocolate-raspberry sponge cake, and chocolate-pear sponge cake products. This recall affects only items made and delivered in 2019 and 2020 due to elevated ethylene oxide levels in gelling agents. Stop using the product and return it to the store or dispose of it.
Barcode (GTIN): 3274664137540 3274664170004 7613032986964 7613034845306 7613036620338
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This alert was reported 1618 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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32 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 20, 2026
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What is this? These are Nestlé brand sponge cakes with different flavors sold in France. They are made with gel that may have a chemical called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? Some cakes made in 2019 and 2020 have too much ethylene oxide. This is not safe.

Does this affect me? Only cakes made and sold in 2019 or 2020 are affected.

What should I do? Stop eating the cake. Return it to the store where you bought it or throw it away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3274664137540, 3274664170004, 7613032986964, 7613034845306 · rappel de lots anciens de produits fabriqués en 2019 et 2020 , suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène, au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans des gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition. · sont uniquement concernés les produits fabriqués et livrés en 2019 et 2020 . · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
January 14, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5268/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
nestlé — buche madeleine vanille buche ananas, mangue et citron buche parfum crème brulée buche chocolat blanc framboise buche poire chocolat. Nestlé is recalling certain vanilla sponge cake, pineapple-mango-lemon sponge cake, crème brûlée sponge cake, white chocolate-raspberry sponge cake, and chocolate-pear sponge cake products. This recall affects only items made and delivered in 2019 and 2020 due to elevated ethylen...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 14, 2022 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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