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🍎 Food IE May 6, 2026

Elevated level of coumarin in a Granola Cereal Product

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Not serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
coumarin too high content - {composition}
Origin
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Notifier
Ireland
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10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? A granola cereal made in the UK has too much coumarin. Coumarin is a natural substance found in some plants.

What's happening? The cereal has more coumarin than allowed. It was made in Northern Ireland and sold in Ireland.

Does this affect me? If you bought this granola cereal in Ireland, it may have too much coumarin.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: coumarin too high content - {composition} · Origin: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) · Notifier: Ireland

First published
May 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.3979

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What is this product recall alert about?
Elevated level of coumarin in a Granola Cereal Product. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: coumarin too high content - {composition} · Origin: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) · Notifier: Ireland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 6, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
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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