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🍎 Food FR November 17, 2023

tipiak — céréales à l'asiatique 1kg - couscous parfume epices douces 500g - couscous sachet cuisson 500g - tendres perles 350g tipiak

détection de présence potentielle de fils plastiques bleus dans les produits fabriqués du 24/10/2023 au 30/10/2023

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
tipiak — céréales à l'asiatique 1kg - couscous parfume epices douces 500g - couscous sachet cuisson 500g - tendres perles  350g tipiak
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Tipiak is recalling certain cereal products due to potential presence of blue plastic threads. Do not consume products from the affected batches made between 24/10/2023 and 30/10/2023. Stop using and return the product to the point of sale.
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This alert was reported 931 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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17 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 5, 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? Tipiak cereals and couscous sold in France. Some packs may have small blue plastic threads inside.

What's happening? A few products made between 24 and 30 October 2023 might contain blue plastic pieces. Eating them could cause cuts or choking.

Does this affect me? If you bought Tipiak couscous or cereals in France during that week, check the pack.

What should I do? Stop eating or using the product. Return it to the shop where you bought it. 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: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: inertes (verre, métal, plastique, papier, textile…) · détection de présence potentielle de fils plastiques bleus dans les produits fabriqués du 24/10/2023 au 30/10/2023 · il est recommandé aux personnes qui détiendrait des produits appartenant au(x) lot(s) décrit(s) ci dessus de ne pas les consommer · Préconisations: en raison du risque de blessures / effets indésirables suite à l'ingestion de ce produit, par précaution il est recommandé aux personnes qui détiendraient des produits appartenant au(x) lot(s) décrit(s) ci-dessus de ne pas les consommer. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
November 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12959/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
tipiak — céréales à l'asiatique 1kg - couscous parfume epices douces 500g - couscous sachet cuisson 500g - tendres perles 350g tipiak. Tipiak is recalling certain cereal products due to potential presence of blue plastic threads. Do not consume products from the affected batches made between 24/10/2023 and 30/10/2023. Stop using and return the product to the point of sale.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 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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