Reminder of cigoulou cinnamon sold at Intermarché and Clean because of ethylene oxide contamination

Reminder of cigoulou cinnamon sold at Intermarché and Clean because of ethylene oxide contamination
Cigoulou cinnamon is the subject of a reminder produced on a national scale. This spice, commonly used to flavor desserts and hot drinks, has been removed from intermarché and clean rays after detecting a chemical contaminant dangerous for health. Consumers who bought this product are invited to no longer use it and bring it in store for a refund.

This CONSO REMINDERpublished on October 6, 2025 On the Reminder CONSTROSO government site, concerns several lots of glass jars from 35 g (10 cl) of Cigoulou cinnamon cinnamonmarketed throughout France between April 4 and October 2, 2025. The problem comes from a regulatory threshold in Ethylene oxide (ETO)a substance strictly framed by the health authorities.

Cigoulou cinnamon recalled due to chemical contamination

The references of the recalled product are as follows:

  • Brand : Cigoulou
  • Product : Cinnamon ground 35 g – 10 cl
  • GTIN: 3250390003144
  • Lots concerned:
    • L25090 – Minimum durability date: 30/09/2026
    • L25091 – Minimum durability date: 01/10/2026
  • Packaging: 35 g glass jar (10 cl)
  • Marketing period: From 04/04/2025 to 02/10/2025
  • Sales area: Whole France
  • Distributors: Intermarché and Clean
  • End of recall procedure: December 1, 2025

What are the risks to health?

THE Reminder reason is there Presence of ethylene oxide (ETO) at a level higher than the authorized threshold. This chemical compound, formerly used as a disinfectant, is Ranked carcinogenic, mutagen and reprotoxic. Repeated exposure, even at low doses, may have Health risks in the long term. As a precaution, the health authorities recommend do not consume the cinnamon concerned and Immediately bring it back to store.

How to be reimbursed?

Customers who bought this product can Bring back to their intermarché or clean point of sale where it will be Refunded without proof. No receipt is necessary. THE Product recall is effective until December 1, 2025and consumers are invited to check the Lot reference appearing on the lid or label of the pot. For any complementary question, the Intermarché Consumer Service Stay available via the usual channels.