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🍎 Food FR October 12, 2021

metro chef — tartare méridional 1,5 kg metro chef

ce produit l’objet d’un rappel suite à la détection d’oxyde d’éthylène dans un de ses ingrédients.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
metro chef — tartare méridional 1,5 kg metro chef
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Metro Chef Southern Tartare 1.5 kg is recalled due to ethylene oxide in an ingredient. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale.
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This alert was reported 1795 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
115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a ready-made food called “Metro Chef – Tartare Méridional.” It is a prepared dish sold in France.

What's happening? The product is being recalled because a chemical called ethylene oxide was found in one of its ingredients.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it could affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating it and take it back 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)
metro chef
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: plats préparés et snacks · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · ce produit l’objet d’un rappel suite à la détection d’oxyde d’éthylène dans un de ses ingrédients. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
October 12, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3896/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
metro chef — tartare méridional 1,5 kg metro chef. Metro Chef Southern Tartare 1.5 kg is recalled due to ethylene oxide in an ingredient. Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 12, 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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