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🍎 Food FR February 17, 2022

franprix — spécial sandwich complet 550g franprix

suite à une alerte européenne concernant la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée dans du gluten entrant dans la composition des produits

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
franprix — spécial sandwich complet 550g franprix
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A Franprix store is recalling its Franprix Special Complete Sandwich (550 g) due to elevated ethylene oxide levels in the gluten used. Do not consume the product. Return it to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 3263856481417 22160241 22160391 22160581 22160821 22458651
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This alert was reported 1668 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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117 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a sandwich made by Franprix. It has gluten in it.

What's happening? Some gluten in the sandwich had too much ethylene oxide. This is not safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought this sandwich in France, it might be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Take it back to Franprix for a refund. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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: 3263856481417, 22160241, 22160391, 22160581 · suite à une alerte européenne concernant la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée dans du gluten entrant dans la composition des produits · oxyde d'éthylène · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
February 17, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5933/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
franprix — spécial sandwich complet 550g franprix. A Franprix store is recalling its Franprix Special Complete Sandwich (550 g) due to elevated ethylene oxide levels in the gluten used. Do not consume the product. Return it to the store.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2022 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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