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🍎 Food FR December 20, 2022

sainte lucie — mélange couscous

présence d'alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques dans le cumin utilisé dans le mélange

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sainte lucie — mélange couscous
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume or use the couscous mix. Return the product to the point of sale due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in the cumin used in the blend.
Barcode (GTIN): 3162050040706
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1361 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? A box of couscous mix from the brand Sainte Lucie that contains cumin.

What's happening? The cumin in the mix has small amounts of a natural plant chemical called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has the box at home should stop using it.

What should I do? Take the box back to the shop 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)
sainte lucie
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3162050040706 · présence d'alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques dans le cumin utilisé dans le mélange · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
December 20, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8876/interne

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
sainte lucie — mélange couscous. Do not consume or use the couscous mix. Return the product to the point of sale due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in the cumin used in the blend.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 20, 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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