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🍎 Food FR July 22, 2021

twix — glace twix x18 dont 4 offerts

présence d’oxyde d’éthylène, à des niveaux supérieurs à ceux autorisés par la législation européenne, dans l’un des ingrédients entrant dans la composition du produit.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
twix — glace twix x18 dont 4 offerts
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Glace Twix x18 (4 free) must not be consumed due to ethylene oxide levels above EU limits in an ingredient. Stop using it and contact customer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 5000159530668
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1899 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
137 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 3, 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 about Twix ice cream bars. They have too much pesticide in one of the ingredients.

What's happening? Some Twix ice cream bars sold in France have too much ethylene oxide. This is not allowed by EU rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought these Twix ice cream bars in France, this might affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating them. Call the customer service number on the package. 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)
twix
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 5000159530668 · présence d’oxyde d’éthylène, à des niveaux supérieurs à ceux autorisés par la législation européenne, dans l’un des ingrédients entrant dans la composition du produit. · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le service consommateur

First published
July 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/1623/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
twix — glace twix x18 dont 4 offerts. Glace Twix x18 (4 free) must not be consumed due to ethylene oxide levels above EU limits in an ingredient. Stop using it and contact customer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 22, 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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