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Exceedance of the limit value for erucic acid in mustard oil from India

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fats and oils
Hazard
erucic acid too high level - {composition}
Origin
India
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Mustard oil from India has too much erucic acid. Erucic acid is a natural oil found in some plants.

What's happening? Some mustard oil from India has levels of erucic acid that are too high. This has been reported in several countries.

Does this affect me? If you have mustard oil from India, you may be affected. Check where your oil comes from.

What should I do? Stop using the oil and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: erucic acid too high level - {composition} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 7, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.4585

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What is this product recall alert about?
Exceedance of the limit value for erucic acid in mustard oil from India. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: erucic acid too high level - {composition} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 7, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Finland, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Romania.
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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