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🍎 Food LV February 4, 2022

Improper Official Certificate(s) for mandarins from Turkey. Absent of original OC and Analytical Report. Improper information about identity of consignment (Date of analysis, number of packages and name of species (Scientific name).

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Latvia
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This alert was reported 1575 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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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some boxes of mandarins from Turkey did not have the right papers. The papers were missing or had wrong details.

What's happening? Latvia found these problems and stopped the fruit at the border. The issue has been fixed now.

Does this affect me? If you bought mandarins from Turkey recently, check the box for the right papers.

What should I do? If you are unsure, ask your shop or a doctor for help.

🤖 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: Türkiye · Notifier: Latvia

First published
February 4, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.0683

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What is this product recall alert about?
Improper Official Certificate(s) for mandarins from Turkey. Absent of original OC and Analytical Report. Improper information about identity of consignment (Date of analysis, number of packages and name of species (Scientific name).. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 4, 2022 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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