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🍎 Food FR July 29, 2021

sans marque — 5l noix de coco

teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée en oxyde d'éthylène dans un ingrédient

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — 5l noix de coco
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A coconut product without brand name contains more than the allowed level of ethylene oxide in an ingredient. Stop using it and return the product to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 3528161506614
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1786 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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32 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 20, 2026
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What is this? This is about bags of 5 litres of coconut. They have a chemical called ethylene oxide in them. This is not allowed above a certain safe level.

What's happening? Some of these coconut bags have too much ethylene oxide. This makes them unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought this coconut, it might affect you. Check if you have it at home.

What should I do? Stop eating it now. Take it 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.

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Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3528161506614 · teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée en oxyde d'éthylène dans un ingrédient · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 29, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2386/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — 5l noix de coco. A coconut product without brand name contains more than the allowed level of ethylene oxide in an ingredient. Stop using it and return the product to the store.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 29, 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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