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🍎 Food FR November 10, 2022

top budget — haricots verts très fins surgelés

risque d'odeur et/ou de goût chimique sur certains produits suite à une non-conformité sur l'appareil de récolte

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
top budget — haricots verts très fins surgelés
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale. Some items may have an unusual chemical smell or taste due to a non-compliance issue with the harvesting equipment.
Barcode (GTIN): 3410280021058
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This alert was reported 1401 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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116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? Frozen fine green beans sold under the Top and Budget brands.

What's happening? Some bags may smell or taste chemical because of a problem with the harvesting machine.

Does this affect me? If you bought these green beans in France, check your freezer.

What should I do? Stop eating them and take the bag back to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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: fruits et légumes · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3410280021058 · risque d'odeur et/ou de goût chimique sur certains produits suite à une non-conformité sur l'appareil de récolte · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
November 10, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8620/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
top budget — haricots verts très fins surgelés. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale. Some items may have an unusual chemical smell or taste due to a non-compliance issue with the harvesting equipment.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 10, 2022 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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