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🍎 Food EUROPEAN COMMISSION IE UNITED KINGDOM (NORTHERN October 27, 2025

foreign body (plastic and metal pieces) in desiccated coconut from Indonesia

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Indonesia
Notifier
European Commission
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What is this? Some bags of dried coconut from Indonesia may have tiny bits of plastic and metal inside.

What's happening? The company found these pieces in the coconut and told stores to take it off shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought dried coconut from Indonesia, check your bag.

What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Indonesia · Notifier: European Commission

First published
October 27, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.8316

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What is this product recall alert about?
foreign body (plastic and metal pieces) in desiccated coconut from Indonesia. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Indonesia · Notifier: European Commission
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 27, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Ireland, and UNITED KINGDOM (NORTHERN.
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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