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🍎 Food FR November 3, 2022

pme — sugar strands edible sugar decorations chocolate - vermicelles en sucre goût chocolat

présence d'un colorant interdit ( e171 - dioxyde de titane)

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
pme — sugar strands edible sugar decorations chocolate - vermicelles en sucre goût chocolat
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Edible sugar decorations contain a banned substance. Stop using them immediately. Return the product to the store where you purchased it and contact the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 5060281187918
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This alert was reported 1425 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
133 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 29, 2026
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What is this? These are sweet, chocolate-flavored sugar strands used to decorate food.

What's happening? Some batches have a banned color called E171 (titanium dioxide).

Does this affect me? If you bought these in France, check your package.

What should I do? Stop using it and return it to the store. 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
pme
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: autres · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · GTIN: 5060281187918 · présence d'un colorant interdit ( e171 - dioxyde de titane) · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
November 3, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8565/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
pme — sugar strands edible sugar decorations chocolate - vermicelles en sucre goût chocolat. Edible sugar decorations contain a banned substance. Stop using them immediately. Return the product to the store where you purchased it and contact the store.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 3, 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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