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🍎 Food CZ October 20, 2021

High content of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in honey from Slovakia

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
honey and royal jelly
Notifier
Czechia
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What is this? Honey from Slovakia has too much of a natural substance called HMF. HMF can form when honey is heated or stored too long.

What's happening? A test found high HMF in some Slovak honey sold in Czechia. The honey is being taken off shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought honey from Slovakia in Czechia, check your jar.

What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: honey and royal jelly · Notifier: Czechia

First published
October 20, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.5662

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
High content of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in honey from Slovakia. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: honey and royal jelly · Notifier: Czechia
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 20, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
▸ 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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