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🍎 Food FR September 20, 2021

novophane — novophane gélules

présence d'oxyde d'éthylène/2 chloroethanol dans les lots de gélules végétales utilisés pour la fabrication du produit fini

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
novophane — novophane gélules
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume novophane or novophane capsules. Contact the consumer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3760095250168 3760095250328
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1839 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
138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 4, 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? Novophane gélules are diet pills sold in France. They contain plant-based capsules.

What's happening? Some batches of these capsules had too much pesticide. This makes the pills unsafe to take.

Does this affect me? If you bought these pills in France, check your bottle. The bad batches have codes 3760095250168 or 3760095250328.

What should I do? Stop using them now. Call the customer service number on the box. 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)
novophane
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 3760095250168, 3760095250328 · présence d'oxyde d'éthylène/2 chloroethanol dans les lots de gélules végétales utilisés pour la fabrication du produit fini · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le service consommateur

First published
September 20, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3537/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
novophane — novophane gélules. Do not consume novophane or novophane capsules. Contact the consumer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 20, 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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