Check whether a product has been recalled
Find the official alert, match the brand, reference and batch to your product, and follow the instructions for that exact recall.
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The answer in 30 seconds
A similar photograph does not establish that your product is affected. Near-identical packaging can refer to different batches. Collect the identifiers before searching so that you can match an alert without extending it to an entire brand.
For a product sold in France, search RappelConso. Match the name, brand, barcode or reference, batch and dates. Read the risk, action and contact in the current notice. For non-food products sold in Europe, also reach Safety Gate through Your Europe.
Examples to adapt
Compare batch numbers and dates; the commercial name alone cannot determine whether the product is affected.
Check the authority in the purchase country and, for European non-food products, Safety Gate. Match the affected distributors.
Open the current notice and confirm the reference, period and procedure before sharing.
Follow the method
- 1Collect identifiers
Keep the packaging or photograph its readable name, brand, model, barcode, batch and date where available. Avoid publishing a receipt containing personal information.
- 2Locate the official notice
Search RappelConso by name and brand, then broaden to the category if needed. Trace a social media message back to the original alert and its publication date.
- 3Match every relevant field
Read the references and sale conditions. A batch restriction or attachment can change the conclusion. If an identifier is missing, ask the contact in the notice rather than guessing.
- 4Follow the specific instructions
Use the action stated for the matching product. Another recall may have different return or compensation arrangements. Keep the URL, consultation date and supporting documents.
- 5Set up useful monitoring
RappelConso provides RSS feeds for all alerts, categories and keywords. Choose a feed relevant to your purchases; it does not replace an exact reference check.
A checklist to keep
Use these checks to record your observations. They are a reading aid, not an automatic assessment.
| Check | What to examine | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Brand, name, model | Copy exact references |
| Scope | Batch, code, dates | Match the packaging |
| Action | Instruction and contact | Follow the matching notice |
| Record | URL and consultation | Keep supporting documents |
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What to check
No search result does not prove that a product is safe.
Publication and sale dates describe different events.
Photographs support recognition; identifiers establish the match.
For health effects, follow the notice and contact an appropriate professional.
Common questions
Is a barcode enough?
Not always. A notice may apply only to specified batches or dates. Compare all available fields.
Can I publish a list of dangerous products?
Link to dated official notices and state the exact references. Lists without batches or updates can mislead readers.
Do RappelConso and Safety Gate cover the same products?
RappelConso publishes recalls for the French market across several categories. Safety Gate covers dangerous non-food products reported at European level.
Sources and documentation
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