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🍎 Food FR February 23, 2024

pural — graines de chia

dans le cadre d’une analyse, la présence d'oxyde d'éthylène a été détecté dans les graines¤de chia. la consommation est, donc, impropre et ne répond pas aux normes en vigueur.

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pural — graines de chia
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Pural — chia seeds As part of an analysis, ethylene oxide was detected in the chia seeds. Consumption is therefore unsafe and does not meet current standards. Stop using the product, contact the point of sale, and destroy it.
Barcode (GTIN): 3184340151305
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16 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 4, 2026
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What is this? Pural chia seeds are small black seeds sold as food. They may have a chemical called ethylene oxide that is not allowed in food.

What's happening? Tests found too much ethylene oxide in these chia seeds. The seeds are not safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you have these chia seeds at home, you should stop using them. This notice is for France.

What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. Return them to the store where you bought them or throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: noix et graines · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 3184340151305 · dans le cadre d’une analyse, la présence d'oxyde d'éthylène a été détecté dans les graines¤de chia. la consommation est, donc, impropre et ne répond pas aux normes en vigueur. · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
February 23, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13866/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
pural — graines de chia. Pural — chia seeds As part of an analysis, ethylene oxide was detected in the chia seeds. Consumption is therefore unsafe and does not meet current standards. Stop using the product, contact the point of sale, and destroy it.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 23, 2024 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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