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🍎 Food DE June 2, 2026

Acrylamide levels in biscuits from BG exceed the guideline value

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants}
Origin
Bulgaria
Notifier
Germany
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in DE.
📈 Timeline
1 days active so far
June 3, 2026 June 3, 2026
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What is this? Some biscuits from Bulgaria have too much acrylamide. Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in starchy foods when they are cooked at high heat.

What's happening? Germany found these biscuits have acrylamide levels above the safe limit. They are warning people not to eat them.

Does this affect me? If you bought these biscuits in Germany, this warning may apply to you.

What should I do? Stop eating the biscuits. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Germany

First published
June 2, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 hour ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.4853

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What is this product recall alert about?
Acrylamide levels in biscuits from BG exceed the guideline value. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 2, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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