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🍎 Food AT April 29, 2026

High levels of spoilage microorganisms in pasta

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} *** microbiological contamination - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Slovakia
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? Some pasta may have too many spoilage germs. These germs do not always make you sick, but they can make the pasta smell or taste bad.

What's happening? A batch of pasta from Slovakia was found to have high levels of these germs. The pasta may not have the right labels.

Does this affect me? This affects pasta sold in Austria. If you have bought pasta, check the package.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating it. Return the pasta to the store if you are unsure.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} *** microbiological contamination - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Austria

First published
April 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.3750

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What is this product recall alert about?
High levels of spoilage microorganisms in pasta. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} *** microbiological contamination - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Slovakia · Not...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 29, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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