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🍎 Food FR October 12, 2021

briogel — gourmande au chorizo

presences de contaminants chimiques

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
briogel — gourmande au chorizo
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Avoid consuming the briogel — gourmande au chorizo product due to the presence of ethylene oxide, a banned chemical contaminant found in the chorizo spice mix. Return the item to the place of purchase.
Barcode (GTIN): 3591270016176
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1752 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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73 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 31, 2026
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What is this? A ready-to-eat pastry called briogel – gourmande au chorizo. It contains chorizo sausage.

What's happening? Some packs may have a banned chemical called ethylene oxide in the chorizo. This is not allowed in EU food.

Does this affect me? Anyone who bought this pastry in France should check if they have it.

What should I do? Take the product back to the shop where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
briogel
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: substances interdites (au sens du règlement ue 37/2010) · GTIN: 3591270016176 · presences de contaminants chimiques · presence d oxyde d ethylene dans le piment entrant dans la composition du chorizo · À faire: rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
October 12, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3900/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
briogel — gourmande au chorizo. Avoid consuming the briogel — gourmande au chorizo product due to the presence of ethylene oxide, a banned chemical contaminant found in the chorizo spice mix. Return the item to the place of purchase.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 12, 2021 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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