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🍎 Food FR March 12, 2024

l'escargot charlet — escargots au court bouillon

défaut de fabrication

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
l'escargot charlet — escargots au court bouillon
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

The Charlet snail — snails in court bouillon Type: food

Category
snails and frogs
Hazard
manufacturing defect, seal failure (e.g., micro-leaks, faulty heat sealing) or packaging anomalies

manufacturing defect

Recommendations
these products were made and/or stored under conditions that do not ensure satisfactory sanitary guarantees. these products may therefore pose a health risk to consumers.
Action
do not consume

do not use the product

return the product to the point of sale

contact the point of sale

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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 814 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.
📈 Timeline
16 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 4, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are tinned snails in broth sold under the brands L’Escargot and Charlet.

What's happening? Some cans may not be sealed properly, so the food could be unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought these snails in France, check your cans.

What should I do? Stop using them, take them back to the shop, and 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)
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: escargots et grenouilles · Hazard: défaut de fabrication, défaut d'étanchéité (ex: micro fuites, thermoscellage défectueux) ou anomalies de conditionnement · défaut de fabrication · Préconisations: ces produits ont été fabriqués et/ou conservés dans des conditions ne permettant pas d'apporter de garanties sanitaires satisfaisantes. ces produits sont donc susceptibles de présenter un danger pour la santé des consommateurs. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
March 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/14010/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this safety alert alert about?
l'escargot charlet — escargots au court bouillon. The Charlet snail — snails in court bouillon Type: food · Category: snails and frogs · Hazard: manufacturing defect, seal failure (e.g., micro-leaks, faulty heat sealing) or packaging anomalies · manufacturing defect · Recommendations: these products were made and/or stored unde...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 12, 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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