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🍎 Food ES April 7, 2022

Clandestine processing, bottling and distribution of virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil from Spain

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Undecided
Category
fats and oils
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Spanish officials found olive oil being made and sold without proper checks. Some bottles may not be what they claim.

What's happening? Extra virgin and virgin olive oil from Spain was made and sold without following safety rules. The risk is not yet clear.

Does this affect me? If you bought olive oil from Spain, you might want to check where it came from.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns. Return any olive oil if you are unsure about it.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fats and oils · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain

First published
April 7, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.2085

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What is this product recall alert about?
Clandestine processing, bottling and distribution of virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil from Spain. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: fats and oils · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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