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🍎 Food FR April 21, 2023

sans marque — avocat

présence d'un résidu de produit phytosanitaire à une teneur supérieure aux limites autorisées

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — avocat
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A food safety notice has been issued for avocados. They contain pesticide residues above the allowed limits. Do not eat them. Return the product to the point of sale.
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This alert was reported 1143 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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19 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 7, 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 batch of avocados may have too much pesticide left on them.

What's happening? The avocados have more pesticide than the law allows.

Does this affect me? If you bought avocados recently, check if they are part of this batch.

What should I do? Stop eating them and take them back to the store. 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: fruits et légumes · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · présence d'un résidu de produit phytosanitaire à une teneur supérieure aux limites autorisées · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
April 21, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/10015/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — avocat. A food safety notice has been issued for avocados. They contain pesticide residues above the allowed limits. Do not eat them. Return the product to the point of sale.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 21, 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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