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🍎 Food FR April 21, 2021

princesse indiana — riz basmati bocal 5kg

contaminant : oxyde d'éthylène

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
princesse indiana — riz basmati bocal 5kg
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Princess Indiana — Basmati Rice, 5kg jar Type: Food

Category
Cereals and bakery products
Hazard
Other chemical contaminants
GTIN
8908000668256
Contaminant
Ethylene oxide
Action
Return the product to the point of sale
Barcode (GTIN): 8908000668256
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1969 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
115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 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? This is a 5 kg jar of basmati rice sold under the brands Princesse and Indiana.

What's happening? Some jars may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought this rice in France, it might be affected.

What should I do? Take the rice back to the store where you bought it. 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)
princesse indiana
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 8908000668256 · contaminant : oxyde d'éthylène · À faire: rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
April 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/148/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
princesse indiana — riz basmati bocal 5kg. Princess Indiana — Basmati Rice, 5kg jar Type: Food · Category: Cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Other chemical contaminants · GTIN: 8908000668256 · Contaminant: Ethylene oxide · Action: Return the product to the point of sale
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 21, 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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