Bad news in this period of high heat, where ice cream can be particularly appreciated.
Several models of Häagen-Dazs brand ice cream were withdrawn from sale in France last Friday, due to the presence of a carcinogenic compound.
This Thursday, it is Belgium's turn to alert on these same products.
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Ice Creams Minicups and jars 1/3 - Häagen-Dazs
Risks: Other chemical contaminants
Reason: Presence of 2 Chloro Ethanol in the vanilla ingredient used in the composition of the products concerned.https://t.co/Q7D0CQOaaw pic. twitter.com/HPYVh6EzNq
– RappelConso (@RappelConso) July 29, 2022
The ice cream manufacturer, the American group General Mills, found during a check the presence of traces of 2-Chloroethanol (2CE), which is an indicator for the presence of ethylene oxide in a batch of Häagen products. -Dazs, specifies the FASFC in a press release.
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3/3 Ice Cream Sticks and Mini Sticks - Häagen-Dazs
Risks: Other chemical contaminants
Reason: Presence of 2 Chloro Ethanol in the vanilla ingredient used in the composition of the products concerned. https://t.co/ZIjHZYdrk6 pic .twitter.com/VJKnYKXrLT
– RappelConso (@RappelConso) July 29, 2022
Ethylene oxide (ETO) is a carcinogenic pesticide banned in Europe.
A vanilla supplier has been identified as the cause of the problem and General Mills has decided to recall all products made with vanilla from this supplier.
A product not to be consumed
In France, the various tubs of vanilla ice cream as well as the brand's sticks and mini-sticks, marketed between March 8, 2022 and July 29, 2022, are concerned.
The products have been distributed in several brands in the country, including Auchan, Carrefour, Casino, Cora, Intermarché, Monoprix or even Système U, specifies the Rappel Conso site.
#ProductRecall
Ice Cream Multi-pack 2/3 - Häagen-Dazs
Risks: Other chemical contaminants
Reason: Presence of 2 Chloro Ethanol in the vanilla ingredient used in the composition of the products concerned. https://t.co/fBbEIyB6Q8 pic. twitter.com/yH08PbvQu0
– RappelConso (@RappelConso) July 29, 2022
The authorities recommend not to consume the product, to destroy it and to contact consumer service on the toll-free number 0 800 3332 31, or via a dedicated site, in the event of a refund request or for any other question.
The products have also been withdrawn from sale in Belgium for the same reasons, the federal agency for food safety (AFSCA) announced on Thursday.
The ten ice creams withdrawn had been distributed in Belgium and Luxembourg via Carrefour, Resuma, Colruyt, Delfood, Delhaize, Makro, Match, Cora, Bidfood, Ceges, Romeck, Mekabe and AET stores, specifies the Belgian agency.