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🍎 Food NL May 12, 2022

haloxyfop (som) in Brazilian groundnut kernels

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
haloxyfop unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Brazil
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Some peanuts from Brazil have a small amount of a farming chemical called haloxyfop. This chemical is not allowed in food sold in Europe.

What's happening? The Dutch government found this chemical in peanuts from Brazil. They have told shops to stop selling these peanuts.

Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts or peanut snacks from Brazil recently, check the package. You may have some at home.

What should I do? Do not eat the peanuts. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: haloxyfop unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
May 12, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.2816

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What is this product recall alert about?
haloxyfop (som) in Brazilian groundnut kernels. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: haloxyfop unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 12, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
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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