The product in question is “72% cocoa dark chocolate” sold in Carrefour hypermarkets and supermarkets, online and in Proxi stores. These products pose a risk to people with allergies.
Chocolate lovers, it may be worth throwing away the chocolates in your cupboard. The Carrefour chain has recalled sweets under the name “Carrefour Sélection” sold in stores across France. They may pose a risk to people with allergies. Carrefour 72% cocoa dark chocolate: may cause allergic reactions
Authorities said the product in question was “72% cocoa dark chocolate” and was sold from February 15, 2025 to June 2, 2025. % Cocoa Dark Chocolate Box contains medication Not applicable (milk, wheat, barley) not specified.
Read the label carefully to identify these products:
The recalled product has a GTIN number of 3560070720859, Lot L2035A;
The minimum expiration date is February 28, 2025.
Those who are allergic or intolerant to milk, wheat, barley (gluten) and those who have these products should not consume this product. You can return the chocolate to the store for a refund. However, Carrefour said the product “does not pose a risk to people allergic to milk, wheat, barley and/or gluten, and they can then consume the product or get a refund.”
If you have any questions, customers can call: 0 805 900 021 (not available from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday).
Gluten Reactions: Signs to Know
Gluten allergy occurs after consuming foods that contain gluten (wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, etc.). It can make the symptoms more or less severe:
Abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, vomiting;
Nose and throat pain;
redness and rash;
Difficulty breathing (with a feeling of suffocation);
Angioedema (sudden swelling of the skin and mucous membranes of the head and neck);
In the most severe cases, anaphylactic shock may occur. These reactions require immediate treatment. Note: Gluten sensitivity must be distinguished from gluten intolerance (also known as celiac disease). It is often asymptomatic or causes only mild pain (diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain).