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🍎 Food FR September 27, 2021

orfito — vitamine b12 (cyanocobalamine) 2000 µg

teneur non-conforme en oxyde d'éthylène

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
orfito — vitamine b12 (cyanocobalamine) 2000 µg
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 2000 µg by Orfito Hazard: unauthorized plant protection products. Non-compliant ethylene oxide level. Stop using. Return product to point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3701407701237
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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
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What is this? This is a vitamin B12 supplement sold as a food item. It has too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? The product has been recalled because it contains too much ethylene oxide, which is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought this vitamin B12 in France, you should stop using it.

What should I do? Take the product back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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: 3701407701237 · 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/3651/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
orfito — vitamine b12 (cyanocobalamine) 2000 µg. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 2000 µg by Orfito Hazard: unauthorized plant protection products. Non-compliant ethylene oxide level. Stop using. Return product to point of sale.
▸ 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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