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🍎 Food BE UNKNOWN ORIGIN April 9, 2022

Fraude in varieties of potatoes

Classification
Fraud notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
Origin
France
Notifier
Belgium
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This alert was reported 1512 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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What is this? Some bags of potatoes sold in Belgium do not have the right labels. The labels may be missing, wrong, or not complete.

What's happening? A check found that some potato bags have incorrect or missing labels. The potatoes may come from France.

Does this affect me? If you bought potatoes in Belgium, check the label. You might have one of these bags.

What should I do? Ask your shop for the right label. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: Fraud notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium

First published
April 9, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF22.2132

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What is this product recall alert about?
Fraude in varieties of potatoes. Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 9, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and UNKNOWN ORIGIN.
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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