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🍎 Food FR August 16, 2021

pilpa — bâtonnets vanille/lait/amandes

écomiam procède au rappel de certains lot de produits suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène, au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans les gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition de ces glaces.

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pilpa — bâtonnets vanille/lait/amandes
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall is underway for certain batches of vanilla/milk/almond ice cream sticks due to the presence of ethylene oxide above the permitted level. Do not consume the product. Return it to the point of sale or destroy it.
Barcode (GTIN): 3760234440153
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31 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 19, 2026
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What is this? These are vanilla, milk and almond ice cream sticks sold under the brand pilpa.

What's happening? Some batches may contain too much ethylene oxide, a chemical used in making the jelly part of the ice cream.

Does this affect me? If you bought these ice cream sticks in France, check the batch code on the pack.

What should I do? Stop eating them and take the pack back to the shop or throw it away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3760234440153 · écomiam procède au rappel de certains lot de produits suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène, au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans les gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition de ces glaces. · présence d'un résidu d'oxyde d'éthylène supérieur à la limite autorisée par la réglementation européenne dans le produit fini. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
August 16, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3091/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
pilpa — bâtonnets vanille/lait/amandes. A recall is underway for certain batches of vanilla/milk/almond ice cream sticks due to the presence of ethylene oxide above the permitted level. Do not consume the product. Return it to the point of sale or destroy it.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 16, 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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