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🍎 Food FR January 22, 2024

les coquilles de mr gaster — escargots au court bouillon

problème de fabrication : ph instable

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
les coquilles de mr gaster — escargots au court bouillon
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not eat. Return this product to the point of sale. Contact the point of sale.
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126 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 22, 2026
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What is this? This is a recall of tinned snails in broth made by Mr Gaster. They may contain harmful bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism.

What's happening? The company has recalled these tinned snails because the acid level (pH) was not stable. This could let the bacteria grow and make a dangerous toxin.

Does this affect me? If you have bought these tinned snails, you should stop eating them. This recall is for France only.

What should I do? Do not eat the product. Take it back to the shop where you bought it. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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Type: alimentation · Category: escargots et grenouilles · Hazard: clostridium botulinum (agent responsable du botulisme) · problème de fabrication : ph instable · Préconisations: le botulisme est une maladie rare qui résulte le plus souvent de la consommation d'un aliment contaminé contenant de la toxine botulique produite par clostridium botulinum. cette toxine se développe notamment dans les conserves ou les produits de charcuterie de fabrication familiale ou artisanale pour lesquelles le procédé de stérilisation n'a pas été maîtrisé ou la chaîne du froid n’a pas été respectée. l'intoxication botulique est caractérisée par des signes neurologiques : sensation de vision floue, paupières tombantes, troubles de la parole, difficulté à avaler, sécheresse de la bouche, fa · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
January 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13527/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
les coquilles de mr gaster — escargots au court bouillon. Do not eat. Return this product to the point of sale. Contact the point of sale.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 22, 2024 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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