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🍎 Food ES December 20, 2021

Improper import declaration for mineral water from the United States

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
natural mineral waters
Origin
United States
Notifier
Spain
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1729 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? Some mineral water from the United States was sent to Spain without the right papers.

What's happening? Spain stopped the water at the border because the import papers were wrong.

Does this affect me? If you bought this water in Spain, it may not be safe to drink.

What should I do? Throw it away or return 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.

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

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: natural mineral waters · Origin: United States · Notifier: Spain

First published
December 20, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.6980

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?
Improper import declaration for mineral water from the United States. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: natural mineral waters · Origin: United States · Notifier: Spain
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 20, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
▸ 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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