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🍎 Food LV September 29, 2023

Improper Official Certificate for Boletus edulis from Russia. OC signed by business operator, too. Two different certificates have the same number. Incorrect weight of the consignment in the test report and other accompanying documents.

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Russia
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? A food safety notice about dried mushrooms called Boletus edulis from Russia. The papers that should prove the food is safe had mistakes.

What's happening? Two different safety papers used the same number. The weight listed in the test report did not match the real weight.

Does this affect me? This only affects people in Latvia who may have bought these mushrooms.

What should I do? If you have these mushrooms, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to eat.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Russia · Notifier: Latvia

First published
September 29, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.6609

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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What is this product recall alert about?
Improper Official Certificate for Boletus edulis from Russia. OC signed by business operator, too. Two different certificates have the same number. Incorrect weight of the consignment in the test report and other accompanying documents.. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Russia · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 29, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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