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🍎 Food FR July 31, 2024

samia — cumin moulu

présence d'alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
samia — cumin moulu
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Ground cumin contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3276650131105 3276650131112
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 773 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
117 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 13, 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 ground cumin spice sold under the brand samia. It may contain small amounts of harmful plant chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

What's happening? The French food safety agency has told stores to stop selling this cumin and to take it off shelves. People should not eat or use it.

Does this affect me? If you have bought samia ground cumin in France, this notice applies to you.

What should I do? Take the product back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after using it.

🤖 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)
samia
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3276650131105, 3276650131112 · présence d'alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 31, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/15267/interne

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
samia — cumin moulu. Ground cumin contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 31, 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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