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🍎 Food FR October 12, 2021

sans marque — 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 produits suivants. l’oxyde d’éthylène gazeux est utilisé comme bactéricide et comme fongicide.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — gourmande au chorizo
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A gourmet chorizo cereal product is being recalled due to unsafe levels of pesticide. The company Brio’gel reports ethylene oxide in this item and is removing it from sale. Ethylene oxide is a gas used to kill bacteria and fungi. It is harmful if consumed often or in large amounts. Do not eat the product. Return it to the store where you bought it and contact the store or the customer service line.
Barcode (GTIN): 3591270016176
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This alert was reported 1752 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.
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73 days in total
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What is this? A bread product called “sans marque — gourmande au chorizo” has too much pesticide left on it.

What's happening? The company Brio’Gel found the pesticide called ethylene oxide in this bread and is taking it off store shelves.

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

What should I do? Take the bread back to the store where you bought it and ask for a refund. You can also call the company’s customer service line.

🤖 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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Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · 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 produits suivants. l’oxyde d’éthylène gazeux est utilisé comme bactéricide et comme fongicide. · risque: l’oxyde d’éthylène est une substance cancérogène, mutagène et toxique pour lareproduction (en cas de consommation élevée et répétée). · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
October 12, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3976/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — gourmande au chorizo. A gourmet chorizo cereal product is being recalled due to unsafe levels of pesticide. The company Brio’gel reports ethylene oxide in this item and is removing it from sale. Ethylene oxide is a gas used to kill bacteria and fungi. It is harmful if consumed often or in large amount...
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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