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🍎 Food FR July 23, 2021

gelae — croque monsieur 140g

présence d'eto dans la graine de caroube incorporée dans la préparation pour béchamel. ¤taux d'eto dans le produits finis inférieur à 0.02 ppm

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
gelae — croque monsieur 140g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall has been issued for the Gelae Croque Monsieur 140g due to the presence of ethylene oxide in the carob seed used in the béchamel. The level in the finished product is below 0.02 ppm. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3255790019542
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1877 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? A ready-made croque monsieur sandwich made by the brand gelae. It has a small amount of carob seed in the white sauce.

What's happening? The carob seed may contain a chemical called ETO. The sandwich has a very low level of ETO, but it is still being recalled.

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

What should I do? Stop eating it and return it to the store 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)
gelae
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: plats préparés et snacks · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3255790019542 · présence d'eto dans la graine de caroube incorporée dans la préparation pour béchamel. ¤taux d'eto dans le produits finis inférieur à 0.02 ppm · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le point de vente

First published
July 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2124/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
gelae — croque monsieur 140g. A recall has been issued for the Gelae Croque Monsieur 140g due to the presence of ethylene oxide in the carob seed used in the béchamel. The level in the finished product is below 0.02 ppm. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 23, 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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