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🍎 Food FR October 11, 2021

sans marque (fournisseur brio'gel) — gourmande au chorizo

la société brio'gel nous informe de la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène dans de ses produits et procède au retrait de la vente des gourmandes au chorizo

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sans marque (fournisseur brio'gel) — gourmande au chorizo
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A food company called Brio'gel reports ethylene oxide in its chorizo-flavored cereal product and is recalling it from sale. Ethylene oxide is a chemical that may cause cancer, genetic damage or harm to fertility if consumed in large amounts over time. Stop using the product and return it to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 3591270016176
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May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? A bakery snack called “Gourmande au Chorizo” made by Brio’gel. It may have a chemical called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? Brio’gel found ethylene oxide in this snack. Ethylene oxide can be harmful if eaten a lot over time.

Does this affect me? Anyone who bought this snack in France should stop eating it.

What should I do? Take the snack back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3591270016176 · la société brio'gel nous informe de la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène dans de ses produits et procède au retrait de la vente des gourmandes au chorizo · l’oxyde d’éthylène est une substance cancérogène, mutagène et toxique pour la reproduction (en cas de consommation élevée et répétée). · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
October 11, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3934/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque (fournisseur brio'gel) — gourmande au chorizo. A food company called Brio'gel reports ethylene oxide in its chorizo-flavored cereal product and is recalling it from sale. Ethylene oxide is a chemical that may cause cancer, genetic damage or harm to fertility if consumed in large amounts over time. Stop using the product and r...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 11, 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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