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🍎 Food FR October 12, 2021

'sans marque' — gourmande au chorizo

présence d'oxyde d'éthylène dans le piment entrant dans la composition du chorizo

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
'sans marque' — gourmande au chorizo
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A chorizo-flavored cereal product contains ethylene oxide, a chemical that may cause cancer, genetic damage and harm to reproduction if consumed often. Stop using it and return the item to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 3591270016176
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This alert was reported 1818 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? A plain-label spicy chorizo-flavoured snack. It has a chemical called ethylene oxide in the chorizo spice mix.

What's happening? The spice mix contains too much ethylene oxide. This chemical can be harmful if eaten often 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 shop where you bought it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
'sans marque'
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3591270016176 · présence d'oxyde d'éthylène dans le piment entrant dans la composition du 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 12, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3874/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
'sans marque' — gourmande au chorizo. A chorizo-flavored cereal product contains ethylene oxide, a chemical that may cause cancer, genetic damage and harm to reproduction if consumed often. Stop using it and return the item to the store.
▸ 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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