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🍎 Food FR November 10, 2021

santarel — vitarel +

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

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
santarel — vitarel +
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product Vitarel+ contains vitamin B12 with unapproved pesticide residues and ethylene oxide above the allowed limit. Stop using it immediately and contact the consumer service.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1661 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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11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? A vitamin food product called santarel vitarel+ has too much of a cleaning chemical called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? The company has recalled the product because it has unsafe levels of ethylene oxide.

Does this affect me? If you bought santarel vitarel+ in France, you may have this product.

What should I do? Stop using it now and call the customer service number on the package to find out how to return it. 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.

🔬 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 vitarel+ · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · contacter le service consommateur

First published
November 10, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4409/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
santarel — vitarel +. The product Vitarel+ contains vitamin B12 with unapproved pesticide residues and ethylene oxide above the allowed limit. 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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