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🍎 Food SK November 15, 2024

Changes in organoleptic properties of almonds originating from the USA

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects}
Origin
United States
Notifier
Slovakia
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What is this? Some almonds from the USA may smell or taste bad. This is called a change in organoleptic properties.

What's happening? Slovakia found these almonds do not smell or taste right. They are being checked and fixed.

Does this affect me? If you have these almonds in Slovakia, do not eat them.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
November 15, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.8435

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What is this product recall alert about?
Changes in organoleptic properties of almonds originating from the USA. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Slovakia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 15, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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