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🍎 Food RO January 19, 2023

beef meat not properly labeled with a change in condition and extended a expiration date

Classification
Fraud notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Origin
Argentina
Notifier
Romania
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What is this? Some beef meat was sold with wrong labels. The labels did not show a change in condition or a longer expiration date.

What's happening? The meat was sold in Romania but came from Argentina. The labels did not tell the truth about the meat's condition or how long it could be used.

Does this affect me? If you bought beef meat in Romania, check the label for any changes or longer dates.

What should I do? Ask your store for a refund or replacement. If you are unsure, talk to 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: Fraud notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Romania

First published
January 19, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF23.0440

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What is this product recall alert about?
beef meat not properly labeled with a change in condition and extended a expiration date. Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Romania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 19, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Romania.
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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