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🍎 Food FR June 30, 2021

santarel — nuitarel

présence d'oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée dans la mélatonine végétale présent dans le produit nuitarel

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
santarel — nuitarel
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Santarel — Nuitarel Do not use the product. Stop using it immediately. Contact the consumer service.
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This alert was reported 1793 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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9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? Santarel Nuitarel is a food product with added melatonin. It is sold as a dietary food.

What's happening? The product has too much ethylene oxide, a chemical not allowed in this food. This makes it unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it may affect you.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Call the customer service number to find out what to do next. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · présence d'oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée dans la mélatonine végétale présent dans le produit nuitarel · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · contacter le service consommateur

First published
June 30, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/1108/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
santarel — nuitarel. Santarel — Nuitarel Do not use the product. Stop using it immediately. Contact the consumer service.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 30, 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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