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🍎 Food DE December 19, 2023

Increased acrylamide content in Brazilian coffee via the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Hazard
acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants}
Origin
Brazil
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some coffee from Brazil has too much acrylamide. Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in coffee when it is roasted.

What's happening? Germany found high acrylamide in coffee from Brazil. They told the Netherlands, who shared the notice.

Does this affect me? This coffee may have been sold in Germany. If you have coffee from Brazil, check the recall.

What should I do? Do not drink the coffee. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany

First published
December 19, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.8742

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What is this product recall alert about?
Increased acrylamide content in Brazilian coffee via the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 19, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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