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🍎 Food ES NL December 31, 2025

Alérgenos no declarados (avellana y almendra) en clavo molido procedente de España//Undeclared allergens (hazelnuts and almonds) in ground cloves from Spain

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
almond traces - {allergens} *** hazelnut traces - {allergens}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Spain
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This alert was reported 148 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? Ground cloves from Spain may have small bits of hazelnut and almond in them. These are allergens that were not listed on the label.

What's happening? Some bags of ground cloves from Spain have undeclared nuts. This could harm people with nut allergies.

Does this affect me? If you bought ground cloves from Spain, check the label. People with nut allergies could have a bad reaction.

What should I do? Stop eating the cloves. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Return the product 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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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: almond traces - {allergens} *** hazelnut traces - {allergens} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain

First published
December 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.10488

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What is this product recall alert about?
Alérgenos no declarados (avellana y almendra) en clavo molido procedente de España//Undeclared allergens (hazelnuts and almonds) in ground cloves from Spain. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: almond traces - {allergens} *** hazelnut traces - {allergens} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 31, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain and Netherlands.
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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