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🍎 Food FR October 7, 2021

regal du chef qualite traiteur — régal du chef : tajine poulet aux abricots 260 g /rougail saucisses riz basmati 280 g

une alerte fournisseur sur un lot de piment de cayenne rentrant dans la composition du produit à mis en évidence une teneur en oxyde d'éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la réglementation en vigueur

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
regal du chef qualite traiteur — régal du chef : tajine poulet aux abricots 260 g /rougail saucisses riz basmati 280 g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall has been issued for Regal du Chef Quality Catering products: Tajine Poulet aux Abricots (260 g) and Rougail Saucisses Riz Basmati (280 g). The recall is due to an excess of ethylene oxide in a cayenne pepper ingredient. Do not consume, use, or keep the product. Return it to the point of sale and contact the store or consumer service. Destroy the product.
Barcode (GTIN): 3181580283032
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This alert was reported 1822 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
138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 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 two ready-to-eat meals sold under the brand names Regal and Qualite Traiteur. They contain chicken or sausage with rice and spices.

What's happening? Tests found too much pesticide in the chilli used in these meals. The pesticide is called ethylene oxide. It is above the safe limit set by EU rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought these meals in France, you may have this product at home. Do not eat it.

What should I do? Take the product back to the shop where you bought it. Ask the shop for a refund or replacement. You can also contact the customer service line listed on the package. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
regal chef qualite traiteur
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: viandes · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · GTIN: 3181580283032 · une alerte fournisseur sur un lot de piment de cayenne rentrant dans la composition du produit à mis en évidence une teneur en oxyde d'éthylène supérieure à la limite autorisée par la réglementation en vigueur · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
October 7, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3789/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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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
regal du chef qualite traiteur — régal du chef : tajine poulet aux abricots 260 g /rougail saucisses riz basmati 280 g. A recall has been issued for Regal du Chef Quality Catering products: Tajine Poulet aux Abricots (260 g) and Rougail Saucisses Riz Basmati (280 g). The recall is due to an excess of ethylene oxide in a cayenne pepper ingredient. Do not consume, use, or keep the product. Return it...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 7, 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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