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🍎 Food AT July 26, 2022

Baby Food - Chlorat in the area of the maximum

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? Some baby food may have a small amount of chlorate. Chlorate is a chemical sometimes found in food.

What's happening? Austria found chlorate in baby food from Germany. The amount is very low.

Does this affect me? This affects parents who bought baby food from Germany in Austria.

What should I do? Check your baby food. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria

First published
July 26, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.4340

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What is this product recall alert about?
Baby Food - Chlorat in the area of the maximum. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 26, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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