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Mass car recalls in France: which brands and models are impacted and why?

Peugeot, Opel, Fiat among brands that have been impacted

BMW recalls around 64,000 vehicles in France over possible brake fault

1.5 million vehicles are affected worldwide

Possible botulism outbreak linked to French market food, five hospitalised

All had eaten the same artisan product sold at markets and fairs in central France and the jars were not correctly sterilised

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Disposable vapes recalled in France due to packaging error

The four types of e-cigarettes were sold with several crucial safety warnings missing

Mussels recalled across France over expiry date error

Batches of products with wrong dates were sold in E.Leclerc supermarkets

Major French supermarket chain issues product recall for dessert

Batches were contaminated with salmonella and could lead to severe food poisoning if eaten

Customers across France urged to return this cheese to supermarkets

The Reblochon de Savoie was found to be contaminated by a dangerous Staphylococcus bacteria

110,000 boxes of antibiotics recalled in France

Pharmacists must return stocks, but individuals should not in theory have any faulty medicines in their homes

Urgent farm cheese recall after 72 fall ill with salmonella in France

Most of the contaminated cheese is thought to have been sold via markets with people affected mainly living in Puy-de-Dôme, Corrèze, or Creuse

Thousands of boxes of blood circulation medicine recalled in France

Traces of prescription chest pain medicine were found in faulty batch

Citroën accelerates recall of cars due to airbag defect

A quarter of a million C3 and DS3 models are affected in France but so far the operation has been slow. Two deaths have been attributed to the problem

Meat sold in French supermarkets recalled over health fears

Sausages, burger patties and minced meat are affected

LIST: Cars and vans recalled in France over fire and injury risk

Models from six major brands are affected

Beef products sold in French supermarkets recalled over E.Coli fears

Second recall in a week of products potentially infected with bacteria

Supermarket fruit yoghurts recalled across France over ‘spicy taste’

A non-toxic spore present in the yoghurts also damaged product lids

Duck products recalled in France - but risk of botulism now ruled out

The recall is still needed due to labelling or packaging anomalies and possible manufacturing defects, says the agriculture ministry

Why these French cheeses are not recommended to young children

Two young children were hospitalised with severe food poisoning in December

Citroën C3 V4 car recall in France over fuel tank issue

Both French and EU authorities issue recall for new model

Large recall of supermarket white and rose wine in France

Many bottles and boxes of muscat and rosé contain dangerous levels of additives

Shellfish ban after food poisoning cases in south-west France

Several cases of gastroenteritis have been traced to oysters from the Arcachon basin

140,000 Peugeot cars recalled in France over brake issue

Here are the vehicles affected - and what to do if you have one

Citroen, Peugeot, Opel: cars recalled over high emissions in France

Owners are told to contact their dealership

Supermarket ham terrine recalled around France

The meat could contain the harmful salmonella bacteria and should not be eaten

Supermarket frozen burgers recalled across France

Potential allergenic substances are not identified on the packaging

Renault and Dacia recall five car models in France over fire risk

Issues with fuel tank has caused models to face recall

Telephone chargers and bikes recalled in France for safety faults

The public are being warned not to use the items

Yoghurt recall in major supermarkets across France

The affected products should not be eaten for risk of digestive irritation

Several types of bottled supermarket milk recalled in France

The public are being warned not to consume the products concerned

Anti-inflammatory drug recalled in France over dosage labelling error

It means the drug may not be available in pharmacies until the end of October

Smoked trout sold in supermarkets recalled across France

The fish could contain the harmful listeria bacteria and should not be eaten

Why are there more food recalls now in France, that you often post?

The standardisation of product recalls means it is easier to find and share information on faulty products

Nearly 6,000 food products recalled in France over two years

Consumer association calls on government to help producers carry out more tests before items hit the shelves as health officials are too thinly stretched

Deodorant recalled in France after users experience painful cysts

Gel product has been removed from shop shelves

Steaks, ham, salad: supermarket products recalled in France

Shoppers are advised to return the products due to potential contamination by harmful bacteria

Plants recalled in France over soil contaminated by a parasite

The presence of crop-destroying worms has led to a second recall in as many months of the houseplant

Listeria fears spark mass recall of chicken and charcuterie in France

More than 20 products are involved and were sold in all the major French supermarkets

Nearly 1,800 to file complaint to French carmaker Renault over defects

Their lawyer has called for a criminal investigation. Renault says its 'cars remain safe'

Big recall of goat cheeses in France over E. coli fears

The cheeses were sold in major French supermarkets such as Leclerc, Monoprix, and Super U

Mass recall of strawberry and raspberry biscuits in France

They were sold in supermarkets across France including Carrefour, Leclerc, Lidl and Franprix

Supermarket sandwiches and wraps recalled in France over plastic fears

The items were sold in Système U, Cora and Leclerc stores. There is also an egg warning in place around Lyon

Listeria fears spark recall of saucisson and butter in France

Listeria is the second-highest cause of death from food poisoning in France

Oranges sold at French supermarkets recalled over banned pesticide

They were sold in bunches and loose form at retail outlets including Auchan, Intermarché and Leclerc

Mass recall of French supermarket yoghurts

The items are all in glass pots and there are concerns over a risk of ingestion of glass shards

Supermarket cooked hams recalled in France over listeria concern

The products were sold across the country in the chain U

Supermarket French wine recall over fears of slivers of glass inside

The two wines were sold for over a year in Monoprix, the other in Metro

Long-life cow’s milk sold in supermarkets is recalled in France

The packs of six have been recalled due to a problem with the flavour, texture, or smell. Here is what to do if you have some at home

French supermarkets recall sausages due to metal risk

People who have bought the sausages – in supermarkets including Auchan, Leclerc, Intermarché and Super U – should not eat them, and can request a refund

Carrefour recalls raclette cheese in France over listeria suspicion

If you have bought this product you should not consume it. You can return it to the supermarket for a refund

French supermarkets recall cheese containing undeclared allergens

The Bethmale cheese was labelled incorrectly, and may not be suitable for people with an allergy to eggs

Häagen-Dazs ice creams recalled across France

The ice creams were sold at supermarkets including Auchan, Carrefour, Intermarché and Super U. These are the batches affected

Two Citroën models sold in France recalled for fire hazard risk

Owners are asked to contact their dealers as soon as possible

France recalls more cheeses due to listeria risk

The recall on two types of cheese sold at Auchan, Leclerc and Intermarché comes following similar issues with other cheese, Kinder chocolate, and investigations into Buitoni pizzas

Carrefour cordons bleus recalled in France over plastic content risk

People who consume the chicken products could sustain ‘injuries’ from pieces of plastic contained within

Peugeot, Tesla cars recalled in France as faults raise risk of crashes

Car recalls are not uncommon in France. This latest one includes Tesla Models S and 3, and Peugeot 2008s and 208s

Listeria risk: Carrefour and Leclerc fish fillets recalled in France

The packs of smoked haddock may contain the listeria bacteria, which can be particularly harmful for pregnant women and immunosuppressed people

Cheese and Kinder chocolate recalls expanded in France

Around 24,000 cheeses are being recalled due to links to listeria, while several Kinder products are recalled in relation to a salmonella risk

E. coli risk: Buitoni recalls all Fraîch’up frozen pizzas in France

The brand is asking any customers who bought one of the pizzas before March 18 to not consume it and to throw it away

Various sliced bread products sold in French supermarkets recalled

The recall affects loaves sold in Monoprix, Franprix, Intermarché and Netto

Cancer-risk Philips ventilators ‘not recalled fast enough’ in France

Only 7% of the faulty home-use machines have been replaced since they were recalled last June, the French medicines authority has said

Intermarché supermarket recalls children’s yoghurt across France

The product – Pâturages Les P’tits Prods Goûters Lactés – may contain metallic particles and should not be consumed

Fruit yoghurts recalled from French shops over cancer molecule risk

The yoghurts are stocked in shops such as Leclerc, Carrefour, Auchan and Leader Price

Ground beef products recalled by French supermarkets over E. coli risk

The burgers and mince affected were sold in Casino, Carnior, Olivre, and Leader Price. Rocamadour cheese has also been recalled in recent weeks due to the bacteria

Ice cream, biscuits, spices... why France is recalling 7,400 foods

The products are sold in leading supermarkets and contain higher than authorised doses of ethylene oxide, a chemical used to treat food against bacteria and classed as a carcinogen

French supermarket recalls basmati rice over toxins

The precautionary recall concerns 1kg bags of Carrefour’s own-brand basmati rice

France recalls dried meats after salmonella scare

People who have bought affected products are advised not to eat them and instead take them back to the original point of sale

France sesame seed product recall list lengthening

Recall issued after high levels of carcinogenic ethylene oxide were discovered in batches of seed

French supermarket issues poultry products recall

Chicken and turkey products sold by Auchan may contain foreign metallic bodies

France recalls sesame seed products due to toxic pesticide

Products from major brands including Carrefour, Monoprix and Bonne Maman have been recalled due to high levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide

Mince meat from Auchan and Lidl recalled in France

Check your fridges and freezers: Batches of minced meat sold at the supermarkets Auchan and Lidl have been recalled in France due to a possible risk of metal filaments being mixed up in the meat.

500,000 eggs recalled in France over salmonella fear

Recalled eggs have been sold by a number of supermarket chains

French brands recall coffee capsules in plastic risk

Coffee capsules are being recalled by three supermarket brands in France after the products were found to be at risk of leaving “bits of plastic in consumers’ cups”.

Charcuterie recalled in France over listeria fears

Charcuterie from French supermarket chains Carrefour, Auchan and Casino has been recalled over fears it may be contaminated with listeria.

Pumpkin soup packs recalled in France

Batches of pumpkin soup are being recalled in France due to “a lack of sterile conditions”, it has been confirmed.

French group Carrefour recalls ham after listeria risk

Packets of ham have been recalled from French supermarket Carrefour over fears there may be a risk of listeria contamination.

French Roquefort cheese recalled over salmonella fears

Batches of Roquefort cheese from the French brand Société have been recalled this weekend after fears of salmonella contamination.