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Foreign bodies (soy plant stems) in soy hulls from Austria

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Origin
Austria *** Belgium
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? Some soy hulls from Austria have small pieces of soy plant stems mixed in. These are not supposed to be in the food.

What's happening? The food safety team found these stems in the soy hulls. They have told stores to stop selling this batch.

Does this affect me? If you bought soy hulls or foods with soy hulls in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, or Spain, check your package.

What should I do? Do not eat the soy hulls. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating foods with soy hulls.

🤖 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: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: Austria *** Belgium · Notifier: Austria

First published
October 7, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.5396

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What is this product recall alert about?
Foreign bodies (soy plant stems) in soy hulls from Austria. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: Austria *** Belgium · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 7, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Spain.
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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