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🍎 Food AT DE CH February 22, 2024

High content of cyanide in almond cookies from Germany

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
cyanide high content - {biological contaminants}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? Some almond cookies from Germany have too much cyanide. Cyanide is a harmful chemical.

What's happening? These cookies were sold in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. They may have too much cyanide.

Does this affect me? If you bought these cookies, you might be at risk. Check if you have them.

What should I do? Stop eating the cookies. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.

🤖 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: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria

First published
February 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.1243

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What is this product recall alert about?
High content of cyanide in almond cookies from Germany. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 22, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
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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