-
Ski resort in French Alps to close due to lack of snow and funding cuts
Local officials have announced the closure of the Alpe du Grand Serre station in Isère, halting plans to keep it open year-round
-
Good news for Occitanie residents as ‘in demand’ flight route to run all year
Domestic flight will connect Perpignan and Lille twice per week
-
French weekend weather forecast June 28 - 29: ‘historic’ heatwave begins in south
Temperatures close to 40C are expected as 13 departments set for heightened heatwave alerts on Saturday
Product recalls in France: Drain cleaner and bottled water
Faulty caps and pesticide issues are cited as the causes

Product recall appeals for two products have been launched in France, for a drain cleaner and a bottled water brand.
The drain cleaner, of the ‘Spado’ brand, is being recalled for a faulty screw cap, which can affect the child safety screw cap.
If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause external injuries and burning.
It was sold in most major supermarket chains across France, as well as in DIY stores, between 2017 and 2024.
Any product with the GTIN code 3172350122002 is concerned, and refunds will be available from the point of purchase until May 14.
More information can be found here, on the official RappelConso recall site.
Water ‘still safe to drink’
Bottled water brand ‘Fiée des Lois’ (also sold under the ‘Premiers prix’ range) at Intermarché, is also subject to a recall.
This is due to the presence of a pesticide in the water that is bottled by the company in the Deux-Sèvres department.
However, the company said “there is no risk to consumer health”, and there has not been an official recall for products already sold through RappelConso.
Products have been instead pulled from shelves, and are no longer purchasable.
The pesticide in question is a fungicide, banned by the EU in 2020, that some believe seeped into the wellsprings from where the water is sourced.
Read also: Perrier, Vittel: French brands ‘illegally filtered contaminated water’
Related articles
Why are there more food recalls now in France, that you often post?
Nearly 6,000 food products recalled in France over two years