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🍎 Food FR September 27, 2021

orfito — astaxanthine végétale

teneur non-conforme en oxyde d'éthylène

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
orfito — astaxanthine végétale
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale. It contains unauthorized plant protection products and does not meet the required level of ethylene oxide.
Barcode (GTIN): 3701407702906
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1816 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
122 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 18, 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? This is a plant-based food supplement called astaxanthin. It is sold as a diet food.

What's happening? The product has too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical should not be in food.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it may be unsafe to eat.

What should I do? Stop using it and 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)
orfito
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 3701407702906 · teneur non-conforme en oxyde d'éthylène · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
September 27, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3650/interne

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
orfito — astaxanthine végétale. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale. It contains unauthorized plant protection products and does not meet the required level of ethylene oxide.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 27, 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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