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🍎 Food FR August 22, 2025

u — baies roses entières u 20g

non conformite chimique

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
u — baies roses entières u 20g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Pink peppercorns must no longer be consumed or used. Return the product to the point of sale. Contact the point of sale or the consumer service. Destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 3256228100061
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 385 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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116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 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 bag of whole pink peppercorns (20 g). They are a spice used in cooking.

What's happening? The peppercorns have too much of a chemical called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. This makes them unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you have this spice at home, it could affect you. It was sold in France.

What should I do? Stop using the peppercorns. Take them back to the store where you bought them. 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: herbes et épices · Hazard: hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques · GTIN: 3256228100061 · non conformite chimique · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
August 22, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/19507/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
u — baies roses entières u 20g. Pink peppercorns must no longer be consumed or used. Return the product to the point of sale. Contact the point of sale or the consumer service. Destroy the product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 22, 2025 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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