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🍎 Food IT February 10, 2023

Gorgonzola PDO Misuse

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
food additives and flavourings
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Italy
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This alert was reported 1313 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? This is about Gorgonzola cheese that may have been used in the wrong way.

What's happening? Italy found a problem with how the cheese was handled. The cheese is now safe to eat.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought Gorgonzola cheese from the Netherlands. Most people are not affected.

What should I do? If you have this cheese, you can keep eating it. 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Italy

First published
February 10, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.1000

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What is this product recall alert about?
Gorgonzola PDO Misuse. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 10, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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