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🍎 Food FR August 13, 2021

phyt'avans — curcuma piperine bio

présence d'oxyde d’éthylène en très faible quantité dans 1 ingrédients

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
phyt'avans — curcuma piperine bio
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product Phyt’avans — curcuma piperine bio contains unauthorized pesticide residues. A very small amount of ethylene oxide was detected in one ingredient. Stop using it immediately and return it to the point of sale. Contact the consumer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3401581305879
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This alert was reported 1877 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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138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? This is a food supplement called phyt'avans curcuma piperine bio. It is a diet food product.

What's happening? The product may contain a very small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in this food.

Does this affect me? If you have this product at home, it may affect you. It was sold in France.

What should I do? Stop using the product. Take it back to the store where you bought it. You can also call the customer service number. 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 3401581305879 · présence d'oxyde d’éthylène en très faible quantité dans 1 ingrédients · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
August 13, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3006/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
phyt'avans — curcuma piperine bio. The product Phyt’avans — curcuma piperine bio contains unauthorized pesticide residues. A very small amount of ethylene oxide was detected in one ingredient. Stop using it immediately and return it to the point of sale. Contact the consumer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 13, 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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