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🍎 Food FR June 22, 2021

valpibio — p’tits cakes châtaigne

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

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
valpibio — p’tits cakes châtaigne
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Valpibio — p’tits cakes châtaigne Do not consume. Possible presence of ethylene oxide above the permitted limit in a batch of raw material. Return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3259011194087
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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.
📈 Timeline
9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A small cake snack called “p’tits cakes châtaigne” made by Valpibio. It is a diet food sold in France.

What's happening? Some bags may have too much ethylene oxide, a chemical used to clean ingredients. This is not allowed in food.

Does this affect me? If you bought these cakes in France, check the bag. The problem is only on one batch.

What should I do? Stop eating them. Take the bag back to the shop 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
valpibio
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 3259011194087 · 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
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/1011/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
valpibio — p’tits cakes châtaigne. Valpibio — p’tits cakes châtaigne Do not consume. Possible presence of ethylene oxide above the permitted limit in a batch of raw material. 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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