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🍎 Food ES May 17, 2021

Aminoácido Acetilcysteína sin certificar Islas Marshall / Acetylcysteine ​​amino acid without certification from Marshall Islands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
animal by-products
Origin
China
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? A food product called Acetylcysteine amino acid was sent from China to Spain. It did not have the right safety papers from the Marshall Islands.

What's happening? The product was not properly checked for safety before it came into Spain. Officials found it did not meet EU rules.

Does this affect me? This product was not sold to the public. It was only for businesses, so most people do not need to worry.

What should I do? If you work with this product, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Otherwise, no action is needed.

🤖 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: No risk · Category: animal by-products · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain

First published
May 17, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.2466

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aminoácido Acetilcysteína sin certificar Islas Marshall / Acetylcysteine ​​amino acid without certification from Marshall Islands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: animal by-products · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 17, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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