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🍎 Food FR June 7, 2021

toque du chef limited edition — mini feuilletés apéritifs x100

une alerte fournisseur sur un lot de piment de cayenne rentrant dans la composition du produit a mis en évidence une teneur en oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la réglementation européenne.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
toque du chef limited edition — mini feuilletés apéritifs x100
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A limited-edition chef’s toque mini appetizer pack (x100) is recalled due to excess ethylene oxide in cayenne pepper. Stop using it and return the product to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 20841560
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This alert was reported 1815 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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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? A small snack called mini feuilletés apéritifs. They are made with cayenne pepper.

What's happening? Some packs have too much oxyde d’éthylène. This is a chemical that should not be in food.

Does this affect me? If you bought this snack in France, it might be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Take it back to the store 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
toque chef limited edition
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: autres · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 20841560 · une alerte fournisseur sur un lot de piment de cayenne rentrant dans la composition du produit a mis en évidence une teneur en oxyde d’éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la réglementation européenne. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
June 7, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/595/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
toque du chef limited edition — mini feuilletés apéritifs x100. A limited-edition chef’s toque mini appetizer pack (x100) is recalled due to excess ethylene oxide in cayenne pepper. Stop using it and return the product to the store.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 7, 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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