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🍎 Food DE June 30, 2022

High content of nitrite in fresh organic baby spinach from Italy

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
nitrite too high content - {environmental pollutants}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Fresh organic baby spinach from Italy has too much nitrite. Nitrite is a chemical that can be harmful in large amounts.

What's happening? Germany found too much nitrite in this spinach. The product is being recalled.

Does this affect me? If you bought this spinach in Germany, you may have it. Check your fridge.

What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: nitrite too high content - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany

First published
June 30, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.3819

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What is this product recall alert about?
High content of nitrite in fresh organic baby spinach from Italy. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: nitrite too high content - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 30, 2022 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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