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🍎 Food FR October 22, 2021

brio'gel — gourmande au chorizo

présence d'oxyde d'éthylène dans le piment entrant dans la composition du chorizo

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
brio'gel — gourmande au chorizo
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Brio'Gel — Gourmande au Chorizo contains ethylene oxide in the chorizo spice. Stop using it, return it to the store, and destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 3591270016176
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This alert was reported 1742 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 snack called brio’gel gourmande au chorizo. It contains chorizo sausage.

What's happening? Some chorizo used in this snack has a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed.

Does this affect me? Anyone who bought this snack in France should not eat it.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Take it back to the shop where you bought it or throw it away. 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3591270016176 · présence d'oxyde d'éthylène dans le piment entrant dans la composition du chorizo · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
October 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/4138/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
brio'gel — gourmande au chorizo. Brio'Gel — Gourmande au Chorizo contains ethylene oxide in the chorizo spice. Stop using it, return it to the store, and destroy the product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 22, 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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