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🍎 Food IT AT December 6, 2022

infestanti in fiocchi d'avena biologici/Massive infestation of insect in organic oatmeal

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
DITTERI - COLEOTTERI - {parasitic infestation}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some bags of organic oatmeal have small insects inside.

What's happening? Italy found insects in the oatmeal. Stores pulled the product.

Does this affect me? If you bought this oatmeal in Italy or Austria, check your pantry.

What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: DITTERI - COLEOTTERI - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy

First published
December 6, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.7068

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What is this product recall alert about?
infestanti in fiocchi d'avena biologici/Massive infestation of insect in organic oatmeal. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: DITTERI - COLEOTTERI - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 6, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Italy and Austria.
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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