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🍎 Food FR May 16, 2023

saisse et fils — origan feuille

taux d'alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques supérieur à la norme en vigueur

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
saisse et fils — origan feuille
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Saisse et Fils — oregano leaf Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the point of sale. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids above the current standard.
Barcode (GTIN): 3295920420305
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This alert was reported 1214 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.
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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is dried oregano leaves sold under the brand names saisse and fils. The product may have too much of a natural chemical called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

What's happening? The oregano has been recalled because it contains more pyrrolizidine alkaloids than allowed by safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you have this oregano at home, you should stop using it. It was sold in France.

What should I do? Do not eat or use the product. Take it 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3295920420305 · taux d'alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques supérieur à la norme en vigueur · alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques supérieur à la norme en vigueur · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
May 16, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11170/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
saisse et fils — origan feuille. Saisse et Fils — oregano leaf Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the point of sale. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids above the current standard.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 16, 2023 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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