Health alert: Paprika sold throughout France is withdrawn due to methanol contamination

Health alert: Paprika sold throughout France is withdrawn due to methanol contamination
The Carrefour Classic and Columbia brands are recalling their sweet paprika in France following methanol contamination. Consumers are asked not to consume these spices and return them to stores.

CONSO REMINDER: Paprika Sweet Carrefour Classic Contaminated in methanol

Product recall reported the July 1, 2025 for the Sweet Paprika Carrefour Classic. Distributed in 40 g glass bottlethis delicatessen product is affected by a Product recall throughout French territory. This is a CONSO REMINDER pronounced following a prefectural decree due to a methanol level greater than the standards in force.

Reminder Conso: Paprika Sweet Columbia contaminated with methanol

A Product recall for the Sweet Paprika Columbia was published on July 1, 2025 After detection of methanol in excess. Sold in 40 g bottleit is the subject of a CONSO REMINDER extended to all large French areas via a prefectural decree.

The references of the products concerned

  • Brand: Carrefour Classic
    Reference: Paprika Sweet Carrefour Classic 40 g
    GTIN: 3560070761241
    Lots & DDM: all DDM lots 02/28/2027, 31/05/2027, 30/06/2027
    Sales area: whole France
    Distributor: Carrefour
    End of procedure: September 30, 2025
  • Brand: Columbia
    Reference: Paprika Sweet Columbia
    GTIN: 3353870001491
    Lot: LF4094AA DDM 04/30/2027
    Sales area: whole France
    Distributors: Auchan, Carrefour, System U, Intermarché, Leclerc, Clean, Noumea frozen, SCGR, Socamaine
    End of procedure: not specified (procedure in progress)

What are the risks to health?

THE methanol is a chemical contaminant who, consumed in excessive quantities, can cause headache, nausea, vomiting. For the Columbia paprika, the concentration (31 mg/kg) is deemed very weakSO No significant riskbut the very tiny presence triggers the CONSO REMINDER. On the other hand, the content at Carrefour is not specified, which justifies the cessation of sale and the recommendation to consumers of no longer consume These products.

People who have already consumed paprika and presenting persistent symptoms are invited to Consult their attending physician.

How to be reimbursed?

  • No longer consume the product.
  • Report The bottle in store (Carrefour for the 1st, participating points of sale for Columbia).
  • Contact THE consumer service ::
    – Carrefour: 0805 90 80 70 (Lu – Sa 9 a.m. – 9 a.m.)
    – Columbia: 07 88 19 46 20
  • Be reimbursed On presentation of the bottle or purchase ticket.
  • Possible option: destroythe product instead of bringing it back only to Carrefour; For Columbia, no longer use.