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🍎 Food FR December 8, 2021

smarties ® — smarties ®cups x 6

rappel de certains lots de produits, suite à la présence d'oxyde d'éthylène supérieur à la limite autorisée par le règlementation européenne dans un ingredient .

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
smarties ® — smarties ®cups x 6
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Certain lots of Smarties® cups x 6 are recalled due to ethylene oxide above the European limit in an ingredient. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it.
Barcode (GTIN): 7613031030187 3274664189037
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This alert was reported 1654 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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May 19, 2026 June 20, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall of some Smarties chocolate cups sold in France. A chemical called ethylene oxide was found in one of the ingredients at a level that is too high.

What's happening? Some packs of Smarties cups are being taken off shelves. The company wants people to stop eating them and return or throw them away.

Does this affect me? If you bought Smarties cups in France, check if your pack is part of the recall. You can find the lot numbers on the back.

What should I do? Stop eating the product. Take it back to the store where you bought it or throw it away. If you’re unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

🤖 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, 3274664189037 · rappel de certains lots de produits, suite à la présence d'oxyde d'éthylène supérieur à la limite autorisée par le règlementation européenne dans un ingredient . · rappel de certains lots de produits, suite à la présence d'oxyde d'éthylène supérieur à la limite autorisée par le règlementation européenne dans un ingredient . · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
December 8, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4875/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
smarties ® — smarties ®cups x 6. Certain lots of Smarties® cups x 6 are recalled due to ethylene oxide above the European limit in an ingredient. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 8, 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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