# Recall: Cartimax, capsules (dietary supplement for cats and dogs) (Cartimax)

> 6 January 2022: RappelConso (France) published a recall of Cartimax, capsules (dietary supplement for cats and dogs) (Cartimax) (Cartimax). Reason: teneur…

- Source page: https://pawmultiverse.com/r/fr/fr-rappelconso-animal/2022-01-0088/
- Official notice: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5177/interne
- Authority: RappelConso (France)
- Country: France
- Announced: 2022-01-06
- Brand: Cartimax
- Product: Cartimax, capsules (dietary supplement for cats and dogs) (Cartimax)
- Name on the notice: Cartimax, gélules (aliment complémentaire pour chats et chiens)
- Reason: teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée en oxyde d’éthylène dans un ingrédient.
- Lot codes: cartimax 50 gélules, 20dm6c, cartimax 150 gélules, 20dm6a, cartimax 300 gélules, 20dm6b
- Barcodes: 3401176919412, 3401178109439, 3401179399679
- Record status: listed

## Questions

### Which Cartimax products are recalled?

Cartimax, capsules (dietary supplement for cats and dogs) (Cartimax), sold under Cartimax. The name on the French notice is "Cartimax, gélules (aliment complémentaire pour chats et chiens)". Pack: piluliers de 50, 150 et 300 gélules. Lot or batch codes: cartimax 50 gélules, 20dm6c, cartimax 150 gélules, 20dm6a, cartimax 300 gélules, 20dm6b. Barcodes: 3401176919412, 3401178109439, 3401179399679. Best before: 2022-09-30.

### Why was it recalled?

Teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée en oxyde d’éthylène dans un ingrédient. (As published, in French.)

### What should I do if I have it?

Stop feeding it and keep it away from pets and children. Keep the packaging and the receipt. If your pet has eaten it and seems unwell, call your vet. The French notice says: ne plus utiliser le produit; rapporter le produit au point de vente; remboursement; echange.

### Is this recall still active?

RappelConso gives the end of the recall campaign as 25 February 2022. Products bought before then can still be affected, so check the codes.

### Where was it sold?

Sold at centrales et cliniques vétérinaires. Area: france entière. (As published.)

### Where is the official notice?

On the RappelConso (France) website: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5177/interne

## In English, briefly (AI-written)

The Cartimax capsules dietary supplement for cats and dogs is being recalled due to an excessive level of ethylene oxide in an ingredient. Pet owners are advised to stop using the product and return it to the point of sale for a refund or exchange.

## Licence

Paw Multiverse recall record, CC BY 4.0. Cite: https://pawmultiverse.com/r/fr/fr-rappelconso-animal/2022-01-0088/. This is what an authority published, not advice.