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🍎 Food FR October 7, 2021

sans marque — ratatouille

une alerte fournisseur sur un lot de piment de cayenne rentrant dans la composition du produit à mis en évidence une teneur en oxyde d'éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la réglementation en vigueur

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — ratatouille
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A supplier alert on a batch of cayenne pepper used in this product has shown ethylene oxide levels above the legal limit. Do not consume or use the product. Return it to the point of sale and contact them or the consumer service. Destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 3181580203689
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This alert was reported 1707 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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23 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 11, 2026
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What is this? A batch of ratatouille contains too much pesticide (called “oxyde d’éthylène”).

What's happening? The supplier found the extra pesticide in the cayenne pepper used in this food. The lot is now unsafe.

Does this affect me? If you bought this ratatouille in France, stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take the package back to the store where you bought it. Ask the shop or the maker what to do next.

🤖 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 · GTIN: 3181580203689 · une alerte fournisseur sur un lot de piment de cayenne rentrant dans la composition du produit à mis en évidence une teneur en oxyde d'éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la réglementation en vigueur · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
October 7, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3770/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — ratatouille. A supplier alert on a batch of cayenne pepper used in this product has shown ethylene oxide levels above the legal limit. Do not consume or use the product. Return it to the point of sale and contact them or the consumer service. Destroy the product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 7, 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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