🍎 Food DE FR HU NL SK GB March 9, 2026

Foreign body (metal wires) in marjoram from Egypt, via Germany

Classification: Information notification for follow-up
Risk: Potential risk
Category: herbs and spices
Origin: Egypt
Notifier: Germany

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 186 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026

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What is this? Some marjoram from Egypt has tiny metal wires in it. These wires could be harmful if eaten.

What's happening? Germany found the wires and told other countries. The marjoram was sold in Germany, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and the UK.

Does this affect me? You may have bought this marjoram. Check your spice rack if you have marjoram from Egypt.

What should I do? Do not eat the marjoram. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before throwing it away.

🤖 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 follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany

First published

March 9, 2026

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Low

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.1952

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

DE, FR, HU, NL, SK, GB

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

March 9, 2026

Days active

117

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Foreign body (metal wires) in marjoram from Egypt, via Germany. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on March 9, 2026 by EU RASFF.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovakia, 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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