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🍎 Food DK AT FI FR DE IT LU RO SI CH September 23, 2021

Bulging packaging of miso paste

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
soups, broths, sauces and condiments
Origin
Japan
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Some packs of miso paste from Japan have bulging lids. This can mean the food inside is not safe.

What's happening? Stores in Denmark and nine other countries pulled the miso paste from shelves. The bulging is being checked.

Does this affect me? If you bought miso paste from Japan, check the pack. If the lid is swollen, do not eat it.

What should I do? Return the pack to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating miso.

🤖 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 follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Origin: Japan · Notifier: Denmark

First published
September 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.5096

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bulging packaging of miso paste. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Origin: Japan · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 23, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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