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🍎 Food FR August 16, 2021

smarties ® — smarties ®cups x 6

la société froneri procède au rappel de certains 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
Froneri is recalling certain batches of Smarties® cups x 6 due to ethylene oxide levels above the legal limit in the product’s plant-based stabilizer. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale for disposal.
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This alert was reported 1816 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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79 days in total
May 19, 2026 August 6, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall of some Smarties chocolate candies. They may have a chemical called ethylene oxide in them.

What's happening? The company is taking back certain packs of Smarties because too much ethylene oxide was found.

Does this affect me? If you have Smarties cups in France, this recall may include your product.

What should I do? Stop eating the product. Return it to the store 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
smarties ®
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · la société froneri procède au rappel de certains 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 · présence d'un résidu d'oxyde d'éthylène au-delà de la limite réglementaire sur le stabilisant végétal entrant dans la composition du produit. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
August 16, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3112/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
smarties ® — smarties ®cups x 6. Froneri is recalling certain batches of Smarties® cups x 6 due to ethylene oxide levels above the legal limit in the product’s plant-based stabilizer. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale for disposal.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 16, 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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