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🍎 Food DE May 12, 2026

Hepatitis A Virus in a frozen berry mix from Serbia, via Germany

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
hepatitis A virus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Serbia
Notifier
Germany
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10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? A bag of frozen berry mix may contain the hepatitis A virus. Eating it could make you sick.

What's happening? Germany found the virus in the berry mix. The mix came from Serbia and was sold in Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought this frozen berry mix in Germany, you might have it. Check your freezer.

What should I do? Throw the bag away. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: hepatitis A virus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Serbia · Notifier: Germany

First published
May 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 day ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4148

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What is this product recall alert about?
Hepatitis A Virus in a frozen berry mix from Serbia, via Germany. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: hepatitis A virus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Serbia · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 12, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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