high level of furan and its derivatives in coffee from Germany
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Some coffee from Germany has a higher level of a chemical called furan than is allowed. Furan can form when coffee is roasted.
What's happening? Poland found this problem and told the European Union. The risk is low, but the coffee does not meet safety rules.
Does this affect me? If you bought coffee from Germany, check if it is on the recall list. Most people are not in danger.
What should I do? Stop using the coffee and return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland
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