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🍎 Food FR November 17, 2025

auchan — gateau castel

salmonelles

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
auchan — gateau castel
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall has been issued for this cake due to possible contamination with salmonella, which can cause sudden stomach issues like diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes with fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after eating. Those who feel unwell after eating it should see a doctor and mention this product. Do not eat it; return it to the store.
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121 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 17, 2026
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What is this? A cake made by Auchan may have harmful bacteria called salmonella. This can cause food poisoning.

What's happening? Auchan has recalled this cake because it might be unsafe to eat. Eating it could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought this cake in France, it might affect you. People with weak immune systems, children, pregnant women, and older adults are more at risk.

What should I do? Stop eating the cake. Take it back to the store where you bought it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor about it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: alimentation · Category: produits sucrés · Hazard: salmonella spp (agent responsable de la salmonellose) · salmonelles · Préconisations: les toxi-infections alimentaires causées par les salmonelles se traduisent par des troubles gastro-intestinaux (diarrhée, vomissements) d'apparition brutale souvent accompagnés de fièvre et de maux de tête qui surviennent généralement 6h à 72h après la consommation des produits contaminés. ces symptômes peuvent être plus prononcés chez les jeunes enfants, les femmes enceintes, les sujets immunodéprimés et les personnes âgées. les personnes qui auraient consommé ces produits et qui présenteraient ces symptômes sont invitées à consulter leur médecin traitant en lui signalant cette consommation. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
November 17, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/20444/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
auchan — gateau castel. A recall has been issued for this cake due to possible contamination with salmonella, which can cause sudden stomach issues like diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes with fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after eating. Those who feel unwell after eating it should see a doctor a...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2025 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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