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🍎 Food FR August 2, 2021

picard — 6 cones abricot macaron

teneur en oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la réglementation européenne dans un ingrédient rentrant dans la composition des produits.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
picard — 6 cones abricot macaron
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Picard recalls six apricot macaron cones due to ethylene oxide levels above the European limit. Stop using them, return the product to the store, and contact customer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3270160731213
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1867 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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116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 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? Picard brand 6 cones of apricot macarons. They are a frozen dessert.

What's happening? Some batches have too much ethylene oxide, a chemical. This is not allowed in Europe.

Does this affect me? If you bought these cones in France, you may have them. Check the box.

What should I do? Stop eating them. Take them back to the store. Call Picard’s customer service. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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)
picard
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3270160731213 · teneur en oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la réglementation européenne dans un ingrédient rentrant dans la composition des produits. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
August 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2561/interne

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
picard — 6 cones abricot macaron. Picard recalls six apricot macaron cones due to ethylene oxide levels above the European limit. Stop using them, return the product to the store, and contact customer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 2, 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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