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🍎 Food SK CZ November 11, 2024

cheese from Slovakia infested with moulds

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
milk and milk products
Hazard
moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Slovakia
Notifier
Slovakia
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What is this? A batch of cheese made in Slovakia has small amounts of mould on it. The mould is not harmful.

What's happening? The cheese was sold in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The seller has taken it back.

Does this affect me? You may have bought the cheese in Slovakia or the Czech Republic. Check your fridge.

What should I do? Throw the cheese away or return it. If you feel unwell, 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
November 11, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.8333

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What is this product recall alert about?
cheese from Slovakia infested with moulds. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Slovakia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 11, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovakia and Czechia.
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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