On May 26, 2025, a product recall was issued concerning black pepper 100g Columbia, marketed in the Carrefour brands throughout France. This product, packaged in plastic pots and intended to be kept at room temperature, is affected by a sanitary alert due to the detection of B1 aflatoxins at levels exceeding the regulatory thresholds.
Aflatoxins B1 are mycotoxins produced by certain molds, in particular Aspergillus flavus And Aspergillus parasiticusand can present a risk to human health.
Details of the products concerned
- Brand :: Columbia
- Model or reference :: Molded black pepper 100g
- Gtin :: 4027900384050
- Minimum durability prizes and dates :: LF4019AA,, LF4022AA,, LF4022AB,, LF4023AA,, LF4023AB,, LF4024AA : 31/01/2028/LF4051AA,, LF4053AB : 29/02/2028/LF4155AA,, LF4156AB,, LF4157AB,, LF4157AC : between 03/06/2028 and 05/06/2028
- Packaging : Plastic pot
- Storage temperature : At room temperature
- Geographic area of sale : Whole France
- Distributors :: CROSSROADS
- End date of the recall procedure : 07/31/2025
What are the risks to health?
AFLATOXINS B1 are recognized for their carcinogen and genotoxic potential for humans. The consumption of products containing high levels of Aflatoxins B1 can increase the risk of developing liver disease and cancer, in particular liver cancer. These toxins can also affect the immune system.
How to be reimbursed?
Consumers in possession of this product are asked not to consume it or use it. They must bring the product to the point of sale where they bought it to obtain a refund. No proof of purchase is necessary to obtain reimbursement, thus facilitating the approach for consumers. For any questions, a contact number was made available: 07 88 19 46 20.