Contamination

Perrier, Vittel: French brands ‘illegally filtered contaminated water’

The allegations are serious, including claims of contaminated sources, illegal filtration practices, and a lack of government reporting

Traces of banned pesticide found in French tap water

France’s food safety agency said a third of samples taken contained byproducts of the banned pesticide chlorothalonil. Paris and west France among affected areas

Europe insecticide egg crisis not yet spread to France

Consumers across Europe are being warned to avoid eggs stamped with an ‘NL’ production code after an insecticide contamination across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, although the crisis has "not yet" spread to France.

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Steak haché E. coli contamination warning in southwest

Numerous steaks hachés have been removed from supermarket chains including Auchan, Leclerc, Super U and Intermarché, due to a suspected E. coli bacteria contamination

Contamination

Perrier, Vittel: French brands ‘illegally filtered contaminated water’

Traces of banned pesticide found in French tap water

Europe insecticide egg crisis not yet spread to France

Steak haché E. coli contamination warning in southwest

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