These chocolates are the subject of an urgent product recall throughout France, the brands concerned

The Christmas holidays are approaching. How every year, chocolate sales explode in December. The French like to end the meal with this sweet note or offer these delicious treats as a gift. It’s a touch that’s always a pleasure.

Unfortunately, this is a product recall that comes at the worst possible time. While some have already purchased everything for the holidays, a return to the store may be necessary. In any case, this is what the Rappel Conso site asks consumers. The government platform highlights chocolates that should definitely not be consumed.

Chocolates are the star of the Christmas holidays

Giving chocolates at Christmas is not a contemporary practice. It is a tradition that dates back, in France, to the 19th century. Indeed, At this time, Swiss and German chocolatiers made festively shaped chocolates to celebrate the Christmas holidays.

The custom quickly spread throughout Europe. Today, in France, it is an integral part of end-of-year celebrations. Before that, note that the French mainly consumed chocolate in the form of a drink, until the 18th century.

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In 2024, this tradition continues. Large stores, like manufacturers, are aware of this. Every year, the shelves fill up and offer chocolates with different flavors and different shapes. But, like all articles, these can be found on Rappel Conso.

This is precisely the subject of this article, with references that should definitely not be consumed. The government website warns you.

Chocolates not to eat

If you like 70% cocoa chocolate dragees, this article is for you. The Dragées Reynaud brand offers them in different colors (silver, gold, copper and pink). But it is these sugared almonds that are in the spotlight (or dishonor) on Rappel Conso.

These chocolates were available online or from confectionery wholesalers. The government platform offers you a link to discover all the points of sale. Please note, however, that they were available for sale between July 3, 2024 and December 12, 2024.

You therefore have the option of returning them to the point of sale to obtain a refund. But, for this, you must act before the end of the recall procedure. The latter falls on January 30, 2025. For more information, we invite you to contact customer service at 06 27 14 62 40.

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Why such a reminder?

These chocolates appear on Rappel Conso due to a “ suspicion of a piece of metal inside the chocolate of the glittering 70% cocoa chocolate dragee“. Metal detectors are at the origin of this discovery.

Because of the risk of cuts, manufacturers and distributors do not want to take any risks. This reminder, obviously, comes at a bad time. Indeed, Christmas holidays are approaching and chocolates are always in the spotlight.

So check your recent purchases and make the exchange as soon as possible. Otherwise, your end-of-year celebrations may no longer be festive. Finally, remember to regularly consult Rappel Conso.