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🍎 Food FR July 21, 2021

u — bac coco 1l 500g

par mesure de précaution, la société système u procède au rappel d'un lot de produits, suite à la découverte d'un taux d’oxyde d’éthylène supérieur à la réglementation

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
u — bac coco 1l 500g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
System U is recalling a batch of U — Bac Coco 1L 500g due to elevated ethylene oxide levels. Do not consume the product. Return it to the point of sale and contact customer service. Destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 3256220357807
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This alert was reported 1841 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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78 days in total
May 19, 2026 August 5, 2026
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What is this? This is a food recall. A dairy product called “u — bac coco 1l 500g” has a chemical called ethylene oxide in it.

What's happening? The company is taking back one batch of this product. Too much ethylene oxide was found in it.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product, it might be unsafe. Check if you have the recalled batch.

What should I do? Stop using it. Take it back to the store. Call the customer service number. 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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Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3256220357807 · par mesure de précaution, la société système u procède au rappel d'un lot de produits, suite à la découverte d'un taux d’oxyde d’éthylène supérieur à la réglementation · présence d'un résidu phytosanitaire au-delà de la limite réglementaire sur le stabilisant végétal entrant dans la composition du produit. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
July 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/1651/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
u — bac coco 1l 500g. System U is recalling a batch of U — Bac Coco 1L 500g due to elevated ethylene oxide levels. Do not consume the product. Return it to the point of sale and contact customer service. Destroy the product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 21, 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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