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🍎 Food SK CZ DE HU January 22, 2024

Inappropriate organoleptic characteristics of walnuts in shell origin from USA

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
abnormal colour - {organoleptic aspects} *** abnormal smell - {organoleptic aspects} *** organoleptic characteristics altered - {organoleptic aspects}
Origin
United States
Notifier
Slovakia
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This alert was reported 858 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 walnuts from the USA have odd smells or colors. They may taste or smell different than normal.

What's happening? These walnuts were sold in Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, and Hungary. They were recalled because of the strange smell or look.

Does this affect me? If you bought walnuts in these countries, check them. You may have some at home.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Return them to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: abnormal colour - {organoleptic aspects} *** abnormal smell - {organoleptic aspects} *** organoleptic characteristics altered - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
January 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0475

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What is this product recall alert about?
Inappropriate organoleptic characteristics of walnuts in shell origin from USA. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: abnormal colour - {organoleptic aspects} *** abnormal smell - {organoleptic aspects} *** organoleptic characteristics altered - {organoleptic aspects} · O...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 22, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, and Hungary.
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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