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🍎 Food FR October 11, 2021

sans marque — gourmande au chorizo, fougasse au chorizo

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

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — gourmande au chorizo, fougasse au chorizo
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A recall has been issued for chorizo-flavored bread products due to the presence of ethylene oxide in the chorizo seasoning. Ethylene oxide is a chemical that may cause cancer, genetic damage, or harm to fertility if consumed in large amounts over time. Do not eat these products. Return them to the store where purchased.
Barcode (GTIN): 3760054405707
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This alert was reported 1753 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
May 19, 2026 July 31, 2026
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What is this? A bread product called "gourmande au chorizo" and "fougasse au chorizo." It has chorizo spice in it.

What's happening? Some chorizo spice in these breads has a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical can be harmful if eaten a lot over time.

Does this affect me? If you bought this bread in France, it might affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Take it back to where you bought it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: céréales et produits de boulangerie · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 3760054405707 · 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 11, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3921/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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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — gourmande au chorizo, fougasse au chorizo. A recall has been issued for chorizo-flavored bread products due to the presence of ethylene oxide in the chorizo seasoning. Ethylene oxide is a chemical that may cause cancer, genetic damage, or harm to fertility if consumed in large amounts over time. Do not eat these products....
▸ 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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