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🍎 Food FR March 15, 2022

twix — glace twix x12 xl

présence d’oxyde d’éthylène (eto) à des niveaux supérieurs à ceux autorisés par la législation européenne dans l’un des ingrédients entrant dans la composition des produits concernés.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
twix — glace twix x12 xl
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Glace Twix x12 XL: Do not consume. Contains ethylene oxide above permitted levels. Contact customer service and destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 5000159484763
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This alert was reported 1604 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
78 days in total
May 19, 2026 August 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? This is a recall of Twix ice-cream bars because a cleaning chemical called ethylene oxide was found in one of the ingredients at levels higher than allowed in Europe.

What's happening? The company has told people not to eat these ice-cream bars. They should return them or throw them away.

Does this affect me? If you bought these ice-cream bars in France, this notice applies to you.

What should I do? Stop eating the ice-cream bars. Call the customer service number on the package or talk to 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
twix
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 5000159484763 · présence d’oxyde d’éthylène (eto) à des niveaux supérieurs à ceux autorisés par la législation européenne dans l’un des ingrédients entrant dans la composition des produits concernés. · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
March 15, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/6500/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
twix — glace twix x12 xl. Glace Twix x12 XL: Do not consume. Contains ethylene oxide above permitted levels. Contact customer service and destroy the product.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 15, 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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