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France · 12 Nov 2026

Confectionery and cocoa from France: food safety notices

Notices, all years82since 15 Apr 2015
Last 12 months13
Latest8 Oct 2026Japan

Per month

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Hazards

Ethylene oxide29Foreign bodies13Additives (unauthorised or over li8Undeclared allergen7Unauthorised novel food or GMO5Microbial contamination (other)3Listeria monocytogenes3Cannabinoids3Salmonella2Coliforms1Other mycotoxins1Spoilage1

Producers named

PASCAL LE GAC CHOCOLATIER 4PATISSERIE LE DANIEL 1HAWECKER 1OLIVIER VIDAL 1FRANCK DEVILLE 1LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT 1

Australia and Japan name the producer or shipper of each rejected consignment.

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
8 Oct 2026その他の洋菓子(MACARON CARAMEL)
PASCAL LE GAC CHOCOLATIER
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
8 Oct 2026その他の洋菓子(MACARON CHOCOLAT NOISETTE)
PASCAL LE GAC CHOCOLATIER
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
5 Aug 2026EUDefecto en envase de vidrio de mermeladas procedentes de Francia via España // Defect in gForeign bodiesAlert · serious
10 Jul 2026EUEnterobacteria in chocolate mousseMicrobial contamination (other)Alert · potentially serious
18 May 2026EUPresence of foreign objects in chocolate mousseForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
13 May 2026EUpresence of metal foreign objects, such as metal shavings, in candiesForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
4 May 2026EUGlass shard in jam from FranceForeign bodiesAlert · serious
31 Mar 2026EUGlass shards found in a 300g jar of orange marmalade.Foreign bodiesAlert · potential risk
19 Feb 2026無加熱摂取冷凍食品:ケーキ(Cake Caramel gianduja)
PATISSERIE LE DANIEL
ColiformsBorder rejection · Destroyed
15 Jan 2026EUPotential presence of hard plastic foreign bodies in ice creamForeign bodiesAlert · serious
4 Dec 2025EUListeria in browniesListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
25 Nov 2025その他の洋菓子(Macaron)
HAWECKER
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
25 Nov 2025その他の洋菓子(Macarons 4p)
OLIVIER VIDAL
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
25 Aug 2025EUpatulin detection in frozen apple pieOther mycotoxinsAlert · serious
8 Aug 2025無加熱摂取冷凍食品:その他の食料品(CHOCOLATE MACARONS)
FRANCK DEVILLE
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection · Destroyed
16 Jun 2025EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in fruit gummies from FranceUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potentially serious
27 May 2025EUdetection of listeria in chocolate mousseListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
22 May 2025EUGummies (CBD 40mg) from FR - webpage targeting the Luxembourg marketCannabinoidsAlert · serious
21 May 2025EULiegeios unfit for consumptionSpoilageInformation · potential risk
29 Apr 2025EUDetection of Listeria monocytogenes in chocolate mousse from France.Listeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
29 Apr 2025EUSalmonella in pistachio powderSalmonellaAlert · serious
27 Nov 2024EUSuspicion of foreign body (glass) presence in chocolate mousseForeign bodiesAlert · serious
25 Nov 2024無加熱摂取冷凍食品:ケーキ(BOUDIN CARACAS CAKE BS)
LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection
22 Nov 2024EUFull-spectrum gummies THC + CBD from FranceCannabinoidsAlert · serious
3 Sep 2024その他の洋菓子(MACARON FRAMBOISE)
PASCAL LE GAC CHOCOLATIER
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
3 Sep 2024その他の洋菓子(MACARON CASSIS)
PASCAL LE GAC CHOCOLATIER
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
5 Mar 2024EUmetal shavings in ice cream conesForeign bodiesAlert · serious
23 Feb 2024EUUnderclared allergen nuts in chocolate Easter eggs, from FranceUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
14 Feb 2024EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in confectionery /bonbonsUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
13 Nov 2023EUCBD gummies containing Delta 9 THCCannabinoidsAlert · serious
28 Sep 2023EUUnauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in gum candies from FranceUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
28 Sep 2023EUUnauthorized novel food ingredient CBD in gum drops from FranceUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
24 Jul 2023EUSalmonella in ice creamSalmonellaAlert · serious
10 May 2023EUPresence of glass or plastic pieces in 2 batches of apple tarts.Foreign bodiesAlert · serious
10 May 2023EUBulging packaging of soy dessert due to yeast growthOtherInformation · not serious
2 May 2023EUpresence of glass pieces in chocolate mousseForeign bodiesAlert · serious
28 Nov 2022EUundeclared milk allergenUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
29 Sep 2022EUMetallic particles detected in marshmallowsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
12 Sep 2022EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in gummies from FranceUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · undecided
25 Aug 2022EUpresence of mould in chocolate mousseMouldInformation · undecided
8 Jul 2022EU2-chloroethanol in vanilla ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
3 Jun 2022EUUnauthorised substance matrine in organic liquorice from FranceAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
28 Mar 2022EUEthylene oxide in the ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
18 Mar 2022EUPresence of ethylene oxide in ice cream from France, with raw material from TürkiyeEthylene oxideAlert · serious
25 Feb 2022EUUndeclared allergens (egg, milk, wheat and soya) in ice cream from FranceUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
4 Feb 2022EUPresence of ethylene oxide in the ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
4 Feb 2022EUEthylene oxide in the ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
3 Feb 2022EUPresence of ethylene oxide in PEDONE brand ice cream made from Lygomme (locust bean gum)Ethylene oxideAlert · serious
3 Feb 2022EUPresence of ethylene oxide in the ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
27 Jan 2022EUEthylene oxide in ice cream made from locust bean gumEthylene oxideAlert · serious
12 Jan 2022EUUnauthorised substance ethylene oxide in ice creams containing guar gum from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
12 Nov 2021EUPrezenta oxid de etilena in ingredient utilizat pentru inghetata /// The presence of ethylEthylene oxideAlert · serious
18 Aug 2021EUEthylene oxide in several varieties of ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
16 Aug 2021EUPrezenta oxid de etilena in ingredient utilizat pentru Snickers Ice Cream/// The presenceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
13 Aug 2021EUPrezenta oxid de etilena in ingredient utilizat pentru inghetata /// The presence of ethylEthylene oxideAlert · serious
13 Aug 2021EUethylene oxide exceeding MRL in additive used in ice creams from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
13 Aug 2021EUethylene oxide in ingredient “Lygomme” (Emuls/Stabiliser Blend FM4600) used in ice cream mEthylene oxideAlert · undecided
12 Aug 2021EUPresence of ETO in additiveAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
10 Aug 2021EUEthylene oxide in ice cream and sorbet from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · undecided
5 Aug 2021EUpresence of ethylene oxide in a frozen dessertEthylene oxideAlert · serious
3 Aug 2021EUPrezenta oxid de etilena in ingredient utilizat pentru inghetata /// The presence of ethylEthylene oxideAlert · serious
2 Aug 2021EUEthylene oxide in stabiliser used in ice cream from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
2 Aug 2021EUethylene oxide in the ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
30 Jul 2021EUPresence of ethylene oxide in ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
30 Jul 2021EUpresence of ethylene oxide in various ice creams and sorbets made from lygumEthylene oxideAlert · serious
29 Jul 2021EUunauthorised substance ethylene oxide in additive used for ice cream from FranceEthylene oxideInformation · serious
28 Jul 2021EUThe presence of ethylene oxide in a ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
28 Jul 2021EUrecall of ice cream from France, containing locust bean gum from Turkey, contaminated withEthylene oxideAlert · serious
27 Jul 2021EUUnauthorised substance (ethylene oxide) in lygomme stabiliser used in the manufacture of iEthylene oxideAlert · serious
22 Jul 2021EUNON-AUTHORISED SUBSTANCE (ETHYLENE OXIDE) IN ICE-CREAM PRODUCTS PRODUCED WITH LYGOMME FM 3Ethylene oxideAlert · serious
22 Jul 2021EUsulphite undeclared on apricot jam from FranceUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
19 Jul 2021EUPrezenta oxid de etilena in ingredient utilizat pentru inghetata /// The presence of ethyEthylene oxideAlert · serious
8 Jun 2021EUethylene oxide in Lygomme FM 4605 stabilizer from Turkey used in ice cream made in SpainEthylene oxideAlert · undecided
27 Apr 2021EUBarley not mentioned in the ingredient list of candyOtherAlert · serious
30 Mar 2021EUno label in Polish containing the Polish names of the present allergensUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
11 Dec 2020EUFremdkörper in Bio-Schokostäbchen aus Frankreich /// Foreign body in organic chocolate stiForeign bodiesInformation · not serious
14 Aug 2020EUWrong language on the labelling of ice creamDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
8 Jun 2020EUUndeclared allergen milk in hemp dessert from FranceUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
29 Apr 2020EUforeign body in nut whole milk chocolate from FranceForeign bodiesInformation · serious
17 Oct 2019EUUndeclared Milk (Casein) in a Batch of Dunnes Stores Vegan Dark Chocolate MousseUndeclared allergenAlert · serious