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🍎 Food FR August 5, 2021

sans marque — sorbet

présence d'oxyde d'éthylène dans la graine de caroube (super neutrose) de notre fournisseur louis françois.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — sorbet
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Avoid consuming this sorbet. It contains unapproved pesticide residues—ethylene oxide—in the carob seed (Super Neutrose) supplied by Louis François. Return the product to the place of purchase.
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32 days in total
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What is this? A sorbet made with carob seed from a supplier may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? The carob seed used in the sorbet has too much ethylene oxide, which is not allowed in food.

Does this affect me? If you have this sorbet, stop eating it and return it to the store.

What should I do? Ask the store for a refund or exchange. If you have eaten it and feel unwell, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: produits sucrés · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · présence d'oxyde d'éthylène dans la graine de caroube (super neutrose) de notre fournisseur louis françois. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
August 5, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2846/interne

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — sorbet. Avoid consuming this sorbet. It contains unapproved pesticide residues—ethylene oxide—in the carob seed (Super Neutrose) supplied by Louis François. Return the product to the place of purchase.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 5, 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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