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France · 12 Nov 2026

Prepared and snack foods from France: food safety notices

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Hazards

Foreign bodies14Listeria monocytogenes13Undeclared allergen10Ethylene oxide6Bacillus cereus2Mould2Salmonella2Pesticide residues1Temperature control1Aflatoxins1Process and environmental contamin1Other mycotoxins1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
9 Nov 2026EUIncorrectly labeled trays containing undeclared mollusks and wheatUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
16 Sep 2026EUListeria in sandwichListeria monocytogenes
Detected (limit NON DETECTED) /25g
Information · potentially serious
17 Aug 2026EUOrganoleptic alteration of onion cream flavoured snacks due to possible oxidation of fryinOtherInformation · potential risk
11 Aug 2026EULabelling error on organic plates for babies and the presence of an undeclared milk allergUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
31 Jul 2026EUForeign object: plastic in ready made omelette, from FranceForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
15 Jul 2026EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in a batch of dairy-based snack ballsListeria monocytogenes
detected
Alert · serious
7 Jul 2026EUUnlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergen (soybean) in chickpea penneUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
30 Jun 2026EUDetection of Listeria monocytogenes in salty tartsListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
19 Jun 2026EUIncomplete allergen labelling due to printing defect on prawn chips with chilli and lime fUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
8 Apr 2026EUDetection of Listeria monocytogenes in the production environmentListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
16 Mar 2026EUNo mention of the allergen (sesame) on the label of the organic tzatzikiUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
30 Jan 2026EUPesticides in rice cakesPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
18 Sep 2025EUBreak in the cold chain, affecting several productsTemperature controlInformation · potential risk
25 Aug 2025EUSuspicion of the presence of Bacillus cereus in prepared dishes such as couscous and paellBacillus cereusAlert · potentially serious
5 Aug 2025EUPlastic trays of “Petits pois à la française – Agneau” become brittle after freezingForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
30 Jul 2025EUpresence of pieces of glass in aubergine caviar in jarsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
24 Jul 2025EUDetection of mould on several types of quichesMouldAlert · potentially serious
20 May 2025EUHigh Listeria count in a ready to eat mixed saladListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
28 Apr 2025EUListeria in a Tuna, Tomato, and Hard-Boiled Egg Bagnat SandwichListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
31 Jan 2025EUAllergen not indicated (eggs) in a prepared dishUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
17 Dec 2024EUOmission of the mustard allergen declaration in the ingredient list.Undeclared allergenAlert · serious
11 Dec 2024EUPresencia de objeto extraño en paquete de cereales de arroz, trigo y avena extrusionados yForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
4 Dec 2024EUAflatoxins in prepared dishAflatoxinsAlert · potentially serious
19 Nov 2024EULoss of control over food canning stabilityOtherAlert · potentially serious
20 Jun 2024EUincorrect declaration of allergen cross-contamination on labelsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
29 May 2024EUOrganoleptic defect (Presence of mold) detected in tomato tartareMouldInformation · potentially serious
10 May 2024EUPre-cooked cassava friesOtherAlert · potentially serious
3 May 2024EUForeign bodies (plastic fragments) in frozen quiche from France, distributed via GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · potential risk
2 May 2024EUExceeding levels Acrylamide in baby foodProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · not serious
13 Mar 2024EUPresence of foreign bodies (metal particles) in mixed salads.Foreign bodiesAlert · potential risk
5 Feb 2024EUsuspected presence of foreign bodies in cookiesForeign bodiesAlert · serious
25 Jan 2024EUListeria monocytogenes (5000 CFU/g) in nem chua from FranceListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
14 Nov 2023EUPresence of a foreign body in aperitif cakesForeign bodiesInformation · serious
4 Sep 2023EUCherry pits in a clafoutisOtherAlert · serious
13 Jul 2023EUForeign body in ready-cooked dishForeign bodiesAlert · potential risk
1 Jun 2023EUPiece of glass in sardine terrinesForeign bodiesAlert · potential risk
11 May 2023EUListeria monocytogenes in NemListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
17 Apr 2023EUUndeclared allergens "fish" in ready-made meals from FranceUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
4 Apr 2023EUForeign bodies in sandwiches from FranceForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
24 Mar 2023EULack of information on the label about the presence of allergens (gluten, milk, egg) in thUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
10 Mar 2023EUPresence of patulin in apple puree at a high levelOther mycotoxinsInformation · serious
8 Dec 2022EUToo high content of nitrate in organic baby food from FranceComposition (nutrients and actives)Alert · serious
7 Sep 2022EUcoagulase-positive Staphylococcus (> 120 CFU/g) in nem chua bla from FranceStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
22 Jul 2022EUTerrines - Défaut herméticité (Hermeticity defect)OtherAlert · serious
1 Jul 2022EUTropane alkaloids in corn chips from GermanyPlant and marine toxinsAlert · undecided
24 Jun 2022EUInstability of sterilized can of CassouletOtherInformation · undecided
20 Apr 2022EUListeria monocytogenes in vegan organic cheese alternative from FranceListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
22 Mar 2022EUleakage of the packaging of ready-to-cook fried rice from FranceOtherAlert · serious
21 Mar 2022EUrecall of frozen pizzas contaminated by STECE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
15 Mar 2022EUListeria monocytogenes detected in quenellesListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
4 Feb 2022EUforeign object in tapenade from FranceForeign bodiesAlert · serious
1 Feb 2022EUSalmonella in fresh stuffed pasta from FranceSalmonellaInformation · serious
25 Jan 2022EUFrozen broccoli potato gratin contaminated with ethylene oxide from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
29 Oct 2021EUListeria monocytogenes sur des nems chua // Listeria monocytogenes on chua egg rollsListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
20 Oct 2021EUPresence of ethylene oxide in frozen chips made from xanthan gumEthylene oxideAlert · serious
15 Oct 2021EUUnauthorised substance ethylene oxide in dehydrated gluten-free meal made of rice and chicEthylene oxideAlert · serious
26 Aug 2021EUplastic foreign body in prepared veal dishesForeign bodiesAlert · serious
9 Aug 2021EUEthylene oxyde in croque MonsieurEthylene oxideAlert · serious
2 Mar 2021EUethylene oxide in ravioli with sesame seedsEthylene oxideAlert · serious
12 Nov 2020EUEthylene oxide in sesame seeds in food productsEthylene oxideAlert · serious
23 Jun 2020EUSalmonella spp in ready-to-eat chicken sandwichSalmonellaAlert · serious
3 Apr 2020EUListeria monocytogenes <10 UFC/g in a ready-to-eat salad box (trademark SODEBO)Listeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
30 Mar 2020EUBacillus cereus in insect protein bar from FranceBacillus cereusAlert · undecided
18 Feb 2020EUPossible presence of rubber pieces in vegetable lasagnes from France, prepared with spinacForeign bodiesAlert · serious
11 Feb 2020EUListeria monocytogenes dans salade Norvegienne SODEBOListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious