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🍎 Food FR August 2, 2021

pierre geronimi — crèmes glacées sucrées et sorbets

présence d'oxyde d'éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite maximum réglementaire dans un produit utilisé comme stabilisant dans les fabrications

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
pierre geronimi — crèmes glacées sucrées et sorbets
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall has been issued for certain sweetened ice creams and sorbets. The affected products may contain ethylene oxide above the legal limit in a stabilizer used during production. Do not consume these products and destroy them immediately.
Barcode (GTIN): 01421601 01422001 01423101 14122201
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May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? Some ice creams and sorbets made by Pierre Geronimi may have too much ethylene oxide. This chemical was used in a stabilizer added to the products.

What's happening? The company has recalled these items because the stabilizer had more ethylene oxide than allowed by EU rules.

Does this affect me? If you live in France and bought these ice creams or sorbets, you may have them at home.

What should I do? Stop eating them and throw them away. 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: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 01421601, 01422001, 01423101, 14122201 · présence d'oxyde d'éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite maximum réglementaire dans un produit utilisé comme stabilisant dans les fabrications · À faire: ne plus consommer · détruire le produit

First published
August 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2688/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
pierre geronimi — crèmes glacées sucrées et sorbets. A recall has been issued for certain sweetened ice creams and sorbets. The affected products may contain ethylene oxide above the legal limit in a stabilizer used during production. Do not consume these products and destroy them immediately.
▸ 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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