🍎 Food FR February 23, 2026

sans marque — amarante

amarante contaminée a l' acétamiprid

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Contaminated amaranth contains unauthorized pesticide residues. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale and destroy it. Dangerous for children.

Barcode (GTIN): 07099990

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 202 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 about a batch of amaranth (a leafy green herb) that has too much of a pesticide called acetamiprid.

What's happening? The herb has unsafe pesticide levels. It should not be eaten.

Does this affect me? If you have bought amaranth, check if it is the affected batch.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Return it to the store or throw it away. 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)

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 07099990 · amarante contaminée a l' acétamiprid · résidus de pesticide non autorisés pour la consommation dans l'union européenne. (psti=388.7% arfd)¤dangereux pour les enfants¤ · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published

February 23, 2026

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/21354/interne

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 19, 2026

Agency-reported start

February 23, 2026

Days active

117

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

sans marque — amarante. Contaminated amaranth contains unauthorized pesticide residues. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale and destroy it. Dangerous for children.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on February 23, 2026 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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