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🍎 Food FR November 2, 2021

vecteur sante — gommes propolis reglisse bio 45g

les contrôles opérés sur le produit ont mis en évidence une présence de matrine. substance non autorisée.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
vecteur sante — gommes propolis reglisse bio 45g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Health vector — organic propolis liquorice gums 45g A prohibited substance, matrine, has been detected in the product. Stop using and consuming it immediately, return it to the point of sale, and contact the consumer service.
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This alert was reported 1775 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
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What is this? This is a pack of organic propolis and liquorice gummies. They are sold as a food supplement.

What's happening? Tests found a banned plant chemical called matrine in the gummies. The company says to stop using them.

Does this affect me? If you bought these gummies in France, this notice applies to you.

What should I do? Throw the pack away or take it back to the shop. 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: présence de substance interdite · les contrôles opérés sur le produit ont mis en évidence une présence de matrine. substance non autorisée. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
November 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4269/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
vecteur sante — gommes propolis reglisse bio 45g. Health vector — organic propolis liquorice gums 45g A prohibited substance, matrine, has been detected in the product. Stop using and consuming it immediately, return it to the point of sale, and contact the consumer service.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 2, 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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