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Over 77,000 Ford cars recalled in France over fuel leakage concern

Repair costs to be covered by manufacturer but slots are currently scarce

Supermarket wine recalled in France over glass shard risk

Côtes du Rhône bottles found to be subject to production defect

Millions of cars in France still require defective airbag replacement

The airbags have been linked to 17 deaths in France, and should be replaced as soon as possible

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Mass cheese recall launched in France over E.coli fears

Several major supermarkets are affected, ‘Morbier’ cheese in particular is recalled

Faulty airbags: 236,000 Citroen owners in France told to stop using cars

Manufacturer says drivers should check if the airbags could be faulty and if so not to drive the vehicle until repaired

Lawnmowers recalled in France over risk of blade detaching

The recall scheme lasts until 2027

Cheeses sold in French supermarkets recalled due to risk of E.coli

Alert concerns raw milk unpasteurised Morbier made by the Jean Perrin brand

Citroën extends its recall of cars due to airbag fault in France

Consumer association is calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the issue and for these drivers to receive compensation

Batteries used in solar panels in France recalled due to fire hazard

Companies nationwide used the batteries in domestic installations

Major recall of dry pet food across France over salmonella risk

Several supermarkets including E.Leclerc and Intermarché have recalled products

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

Disposable vapes recalled in France due to packaging error

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

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

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

Second recall in a week of products potentially infected with bacteria

Cantal cheese recalled across France over E.Coli concerns

Cheeses were sold in major supermarkets including Auchan, Carrefour and E.Leclerc

Car airbag recall concerns up to 1.4m French vehicles, says watchdog

Manufacturer, however, says the figure is exaggerated. The potentially dangerous defect is in Citroen, Opel and DS brand cars

240,000 Citroën cars recalled in France over airbag fault

The fault concerns the C3 and DS3 models specifically

Supermarket fruit yoghurts recalled across France over ‘spicy taste’

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

Supermarket ham recalled in France over listeria concerns

There are fears that the meat may cause food poisoning

Several cheeses recalled in France due to listeria risk

Raclette and tomme cheeses included. Products were sold across France

Supermarket oranges recalled in France over pesticide levels

The fruits were grown in Tunisia and mostly sold in northern France

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Wrong medication found in herbal sleeping pills box in France

Thousands of boxes of the over-the-counter remedy have been recalled

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

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