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🍎 Food FR August 31, 2021

u — bac vanille 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 vanille 1l 500g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A precautionary recall is underway for a batch of vanilla-flavored milk product due to ethylene oxide levels exceeding regulations. Do not consume it. Return the product to the store and contact customer service to arrange disposal.
Barcode (GTIN): 3256224110545
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This alert was reported 1801 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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79 days in total
May 19, 2026 August 6, 2026
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What is this? This is a food recall. A dairy product called “u – bac vanille 1L 500g” has a chemical called ethylene oxide above the safe limit.

What's happening? The company is recalling one batch of this product as a precaution. The stabilizer in it has too much ethylene oxide.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it may be unsafe to eat.

What should I do? Stop using the product. Take it back to the store. Call the customer service line. 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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Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3256224110545 · 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
August 31, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3057/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
u — bac vanille 1l 500g. A precautionary recall is underway for a batch of vanilla-flavored milk product due to ethylene oxide levels exceeding regulations. Do not consume it. Return the product to the store and contact customer service to arrange disposal.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 31, 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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