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🍎 Food FR November 10, 2021

santarel — magnerel

présence d'oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée dans la vitamine b12 présent dans le produit magnerel

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
santarel — magnerel
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product Magnerel contains vitamin B12 with unapproved levels of ethylene oxide. Stop using it immediately and contact the consumer service.
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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.
📈 Timeline
136 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 2, 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 food product called Magnerel has too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in this food.

What's happening? The company is recalling Magnerel because it has too much ethylene oxide. You should stop using it.

Does this affect me? If you have bought Magnerel in France, this warning applies to you.

What should I do? Stop using the product. Call the company’s customer service for more help. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
santarel
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · présence d'oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée dans la vitamine b12 présent dans le produit magnerel · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · contacter le service consommateur

First published
November 10, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4411/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
santarel — magnerel. The product Magnerel contains vitamin B12 with unapproved levels of ethylene oxide. Stop using it immediately and contact the consumer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 10, 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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