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Exceeding the maximum allowed level of Cadmium in garlic, origin China ////Depasire nivel maxim admis de cadmiu in usturoi

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
cadmium - {heavy metals}
Origin
China
Notifier
Romania
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some garlic from China has too much cadmium. Cadmium is a metal that can be harmful if eaten too much.

What's happening? The garlic has more cadmium than the safe limit. This is a warning to check your garlic.

Does this affect me? If you bought garlic from China, you might have this garlic. It affects many countries in Europe.

What should I do? Do not eat the garlic. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Throw it away or return 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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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} · Origin: China · Notifier: Romania

First published
March 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.2411

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What is this product recall alert about?
Exceeding the maximum allowed level of Cadmium in garlic, origin China ////Depasire nivel maxim admis de cadmiu in usturoi. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} · Origin: China · Notifier: Romania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Romania, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
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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