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🍎 Food DE NL May 9, 2023

Incorrect labeling of canned diced beet from France

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
France
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A food company in France sent canned diced beet to Germany and the Netherlands with the wrong label.

What's happening? The label did not match what was inside the cans. This is against the rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought canned diced beet from France in Germany or the Netherlands, check the label.

What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you ate it and feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany

First published
May 9, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.3077

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?
Incorrect labeling of canned diced beet from France. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 9, 2023 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Netherlands.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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