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🍎 Food FR February 16, 2022

vitalthéa / bioénergies — probiotiques 5+

non-conformité détectée sur la gélule vide, entrant dans la composition du produit fini¤la teneur en oxyde d'éthylène observée est supérieure à la limite maximale retenue par la législation européenne pour ce composant.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
vitalthéa / bioénergies — probiotiques 5+
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall has been issued for vitalthéa / bioénergies probiotics 5+. The empty capsule used in the product was found to have an ethylene oxide level above the European legal limit. As a precaution, do not consume the product. Contact the consumer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3700914604147
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This alert was reported 1563 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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11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 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 food supplement called probiotics for children aged 5 and up. It comes in capsule form.

What's happening? Some batches of this product have too much oxyde d'éthylène, a chemical used in farming. This does not meet EU safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it may be unsafe. Check the batch number on the box.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Call the customer service number on the box or ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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)
vitalthéa / bioénergies
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: produits phytosanitaires non autorisés · GTIN: 3700914604147 · non-conformité détectée sur la gélule vide, entrant dans la composition du produit fini¤la teneur en oxyde d'éthylène observée est supérieure à la limite maximale retenue par la législation européenne pour ce composant. · mesure de précaution. aucun risque pour le consommateur. · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le service consommateur

First published
February 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5902/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
vitalthéa / bioénergies — probiotiques 5+. A recall has been issued for vitalthéa / bioénergies probiotics 5+. The empty capsule used in the product was found to have an ethylene oxide level above the European legal limit. As a precaution, do not consume the product. Contact the consumer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 16, 2022 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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