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🍎 Food FR February 3, 2022

smarties ® — smarties ®cups x 6

rappel de lots de produits, suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène, au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans des gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
smarties ® — smarties ®cups x 6
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Smarties® cups x 6: recall due to excess ethylene oxide in gelling gums. Stop using, return to store, destroy.
Barcode (GTIN): 7613031030187
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This alert was reported 1703 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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138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall of Smarties cups with fruit gummies. A chemical called ethylene oxide was found in the gummies above the safe limit.

What's happening? The product is being recalled because it may contain too much ethylene oxide. This chemical can be harmful if eaten in large amounts.

Does this affect me? If you bought Smarties cups in France, this recall may affect you. Check if your product is part of the recalled batch.

What should I do? Stop eating the product. Return it to the store where you bought it or throw it away. 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 7613031030187 · rappel de lots de produits, suite à la découverte d'oxyde d'éthylène, au-delà de la limite réglementaire, dans des gommes gélifiantes entrant dans la composition · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
February 3, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5675/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
smarties ® — smarties ®cups x 6. Smarties® cups x 6: recall due to excess ethylene oxide in gelling gums. Stop using, return to store, destroy.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 3, 2022 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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