Safety alert for pilpa — pilpa : buche ananas rhum flambée buche stracciatella buche chocolat pistache buche citron meringué buche vanille nougat — Food alert in France (Jan 2022)

pilpa — pilpa : buche ananas rhum flambée buche stracciatella buche chocolat pistache buche citron meringué buche vanille nougat

rappel de lots anciens de produits fabriqués en 2019 et 2020 , suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène, au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans des gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition.

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Due to ethylene oxide found in gelling gums, certain 2019 and 2020 desserts are recalled: pineapple-rum log, stracciatella log, pistachio-chocolate log, lemon-meringue log, and vanilla-nougat log. Stop using them, return the product to the store, or destroy it.

Barcode (GTIN): 3274664135010 3274664134976 3274664099176 3274661080672 3251514013001

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1616 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

31 days in total

May 19, 2026 June 19, 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? These are ready-to-eat ice-cream cakes sold under the brand pilpa. They come in flavours like pineapple-rum, stracciatella, pistachio-chocolate, lemon-meringue, and vanilla-nougat.

What's happening? Some of these cakes made in 2019 and 2020 have a chemical called ethylene oxide above the safe limit. The maker is recalling only the old batches from those two years.

Does this affect me? If you bought a pilpa ice-cream cake in 2019 or 2020, it could be affected. Check the date on the package.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Take it back to the shop where you bought it or throw it away. If you’re unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

🤖 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)

pilpa

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3274664135010, 3274664134976, 3274664099176, 3274661080672 · rappel de lots anciens de produits fabriqués en 2019 et 2020 , suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène, au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans des gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition. · sont uniquement concernés les produits fabriqués et livrés en 2019 et 2020 · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published

January 14, 2022

Last refreshed by us

4 weeks ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5272/interne

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

pilpa — pilpa : buche ananas rhum flambée buche stracciatella buche chocolat pistache buche citron meringué buche vanille nougat. Due to ethylene oxide found in gelling gums, certain 2019 and 2020 desserts are recalled: pineapple-rum log, stracciatella log, pistachio-chocolate log, lemon-meringue log, and vanilla-nougat log. Stop using them, return the product to the store, or destroy it.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on January 14, 2022 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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