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🍎 Food DE July 25, 2023

Detection of Alternaria toxin in strained tomatoes from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A small amount of a mold poison called Alternaria toxin was found in some jars of strained tomatoes from Italy.

What's happening? Germany told stores to stop selling these tomato jars. The mold poison is not safe to eat in large amounts.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought strained tomatoes from Italy. Most people are not in danger.

What should I do? Check your pantry. If you have the jars, throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 25, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.4988

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?
Detection of Alternaria toxin in strained tomatoes from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 25, 2023 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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