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🍎 Food FR October 13, 2021

sans marque — gourmande au chorizo 310g

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 — gourmande au chorizo 310g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The company Brio’gel informs us of the presence of ethylene oxide in its products and is recalling the chorizo-flavored pastries. Ethylene oxide is a carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic substance for reproduction (in case of high and repeated consumption). Action to take: stop consuming the product and return it to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3591270016176
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138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? A small bag of bread-like snack called “Gourmande au chorizo” (310 g). It may have a chemical called ethylene oxide.

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

Does this affect me? If you bought this snack in France, do not eat it.

What should I do? Take the bag back to the shop 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.

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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 13, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3982/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — gourmande au chorizo 310g. The company Brio’gel informs us of the presence of ethylene oxide in its products and is recalling the chorizo-flavored pastries. Ethylene oxide is a carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic substance for reproduction (in case of high and repeated consumption). Action to take: stop cons...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 13, 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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