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🍎 Food FR July 22, 2021

snickers — glace snickers-xl-x12 - 636 ml

présence d’oxyde d’éthylène, à des niveaux supérieurs à ceux autorisés par la législation européenne, dans l’un des ingrédients entrant dans la composition du produit

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
snickers — glace snickers-xl-x12 - 636 ml
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Snickers ice cream (Snickers-XL-x12, 636 ml) has been recalled due to pesticide limits being exceeded. Ethylene oxide was found in one ingredient above permitted European levels. Do not consume. Contact the consumer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 5000159344371
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This alert was reported 1777 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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15 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 3, 2026
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What is this? A large bottle of Snickers ice cream drink. It has milk in it.

What's happening? The drink has too much pesticide called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in Europe.

Does this affect me? If you bought this in France, do not drink it.

What should I do? Throw it away. Call the company’s customer service for help. 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: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 5000159344371 · présence d’oxyde d’éthylène, à des niveaux supérieurs à ceux autorisés par la législation européenne, dans l’un des ingrédients entrant dans la composition du produit · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le service consommateur

First published
July 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/1605/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
snickers — glace snickers-xl-x12 - 636 ml. Snickers ice cream (Snickers-XL-x12, 636 ml) has been recalled due to pesticide limits being exceeded. Ethylene oxide was found in one ingredient above permitted European levels. Do not consume. Contact the consumer service.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 22, 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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