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🍎 Food FR August 1, 2023

the nationals — donuts

présence du colorant e 171 - dioxyde de titane

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
the nationals — donuts
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

The National — donuts Type: food

Category
sweet products
Hazard
unauthorized additives and flavors

presence of colorant E 171 — titanium dioxide

Action
stop consuming

return the product to the point of sale

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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1091 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.
📈 Timeline
70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 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? These are donuts sold under the brand "The Nationals." They contain an extra color called E 171 (titanium dioxide), which is not allowed.

What's happening? The donuts have been recalled because they have an unauthorized food color. Stores are being told to stop selling them.

Does this affect me? If you bought these donuts in France, you may have them at home. They should not be eaten.

What should I do? Do not eat the donuts. Take them back to the store where you bought them for a refund or replacement. 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: produits sucrés · Hazard: additifs et arômes non autorisés · présence du colorant e 171 - dioxyde de titane · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
August 1, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11934/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
the nationals — donuts. The National — donuts Type: food · Category: sweet products · Hazard: unauthorized additives and flavors · presence of colorant E 171 — titanium dioxide · Action: stop consuming · return the product to the point of sale
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 1, 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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