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🍎 Food DE SK October 17, 2025

Aflatoxins in dried mini figs from Spain, produced in Slovakia

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Dried mini figs may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.

What's happening? Some dried mini figs from Spain, made in Slovakia, have too much aflatoxin. They were sold in Germany and Slovakia.

Does this affect me? If you bought dried mini figs from these places, you might have some. Eating a little now and then is usually fine.

What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick or worried.

🤖 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: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany

First published
October 17, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.8027

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aflatoxins in dried mini figs from Spain, produced in Slovakia. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 17, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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