Food Safety Incidents

Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids has been detected in Auchan bio herbes de provence.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Apr 30, 2025 10:00:00 PM

On April 15, 2025, a recall was initiated for a specific herbal product due to the detection of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids. The product in question is labeled as bio herbes de Provence and is associated with a concern regarding bio-contaminants. This incident originated in France and has been documented by Rappel Conso, the consumer recall platform.

Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids are naturally occurring compounds found in various plants. Their presence in food products raises concerns about potential risks to consumer health. The recall aims to prevent any adverse effects resulting from the consumption of the affected product.

Consumers are advised to check their purchases for the implicated product and to follow the guidance provided by the recall notice. The prompt action taken in this incident underscores the importance of food safety and monitoring for contaminants in food products.

This recall serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to ensure that food items meet safety standards and are free from harmful substances. Further updates may follow as the situation develops and more information becomes available.

  • Incident: Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids has been detected in Auchan bio herbes de provence.
  • Date: 2025-04-15
  • Product: Auchan bio herbes de provence
  • Market: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Origin of issue: France
  • Hazard: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Incident Category: Recall
  • Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
  • Source: Rappel Conso