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🍎 Food LT May 20, 2024

Chocolates from Peru, via Germany, mandatory veterinary control

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Origin
Peru
Notifier
Lithuania
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This alert was reported 739 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? A batch of chocolates made in Peru and sent through Germany was checked in Lithuania. Officials found a small paperwork problem.

What's happening? The chocolates were stopped because they did not have the right papers. The risk to people is very low.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought these chocolates in Lithuania recently. Most chocolates are safe.

What should I do? If you have any of these chocolates, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating more.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Lithuania

First published
May 20, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.3929

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Chocolates from Peru, via Germany, mandatory veterinary control. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Lithuania
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 20, 2024 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
▸ 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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