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Aditivos no autorizados en chorizo procedente de España /// Unauthorized additives in chorizo from Spain

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Spain
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📈 Timeline
13 days in total
May 30, 2026 June 12, 2026

What is this? Some chorizo sausages from Spain may have extra additives that were not approved.

What's happening? These sausages could have unsafe ingredients. They were sold in Spain and Belgium.

Does this affect me? If you bought chorizo from Spain, check the package. You might have this product.

What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Return it to the store.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4766

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aditivos no autorizados en chorizo procedente de España /// Unauthorized additives in chorizo from Spain. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain and Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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