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🍎 Food FR April 28, 2023

zergil — zergil cumin entier 50gr

teneur élevée en pesticides

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
zergil — zergil cumin entier 50gr
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product zergil cumin entier 50g has been recalled due to pesticide levels exceeding authorized limits. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 8438526841371
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1234 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
117 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 13, 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 cumin seeds sold under the brand zergil. The seeds may have too much pesticide on them.

What's happening? The product has been recalled because it has pesticide levels that are too high. The company says to stop using it.

Does this affect me? If you have this cumin in France, you should not eat or use it.

What should I do? Take the bag 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.

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

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 8438526841371 · teneur élevée en pesticides · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
April 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11046/interne

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
zergil — zergil cumin entier 50gr. The product zergil cumin entier 50g has been recalled due to pesticide levels exceeding authorized limits. Stop using and consuming it immediately. Return the product to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 28, 2023 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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