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🍎 Food CZ SK June 4, 2026

Content of alcohol in organic Kombucha from Spain, via Slovakia

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
non-alcoholic beverages
Hazard
alcohol too high content - {composition}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Czechia
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in CZ, SK.
📈 Timeline
6 days active so far
June 5, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? Some bottles of organic kombucha from Spain have more alcohol than they should. Kombucha is a fizzy drink made from tea.

What's happening? The drinks were sold in Czechia and Slovakia. The alcohol level is higher than the label says.

Does this affect me? If you bought this kombucha in Czechia or Slovakia, check the bottle.

What should I do? Stop drinking it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: non-alcoholic beverages · Hazard: alcohol too high content - {composition} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Czechia

First published
June 4, 2026
Last refreshed by us
4 days ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.4903

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What is this product recall alert about?
Content of alcohol in organic Kombucha from Spain, via Slovakia. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: non-alcoholic beverages · Hazard: alcohol too high content - {composition} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Czechia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 4, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Czechia and Slovakia.
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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