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🍎 Food FR June 22, 2021

valpibio — pain de mie

présence possible d'oxyde d'éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée sur un lot de matière première

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
valpibio — pain de mie
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Possible presence of unapproved plant protection products and ethylene oxide above the permitted limit in a raw material batch. Stop using and return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3259011239849
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This alert was reported 1869 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 French bread called "pain de mie" made by Valpibio. It is a diet food.

What's happening? Some of this bread may have too much ethyl oxide, a chemical used to kill germs. This is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought this bread in France, it might affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Take it back to the store where you bought it. 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: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 3259011239849 · présence possible d'oxyde d'éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée sur un lot de matière première · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
June 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/1013/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
valpibio — pain de mie. Possible presence of unapproved plant protection products and ethylene oxide above the permitted limit in a raw material batch. Stop using and return the product to the point of sale.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 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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