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🍎 Food FR October 2, 2023

saveurs de l'est — assaisonnement couscous 120g

contamination pesticide - chlorpyrifos

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
saveurs de l'est — assaisonnement couscous 120g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product "Saveurs de l'Est — couscous seasoning 120g" must not be consumed or used. Return it to the point of sale and contact the store or consumer service. It contains unauthorized plant protection products and pesticide contamination.
Barcode (GTIN): 3700946805420
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1086 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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126 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 22, 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? This is a spice mix called “Saveurs de l’Est Assaisonnement Couscous 120 g.” It is sold as a food herb and spice.

What's happening? The mix has an unwanted pesticide called chlorpyrifos that is not allowed in food. The company wants people to stop using it.

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

What should I do? Stop using the product. Take it back to the shop where you bought it and ask for a refund. You can also call the customer service line listed on the package.

🤖 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)
saveurs l'est
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 3700946805420 · contamination pesticide - chlorpyrifos · 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

First published
October 2, 2023
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12478/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?
saveurs de l'est — assaisonnement couscous 120g. The product "Saveurs de l'Est — couscous seasoning 120g" must not be consumed or used. Return it to the point of sale and contact the store or consumer service. It contains unauthorized plant protection products and pesticide contamination.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 2, 2023 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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