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🍎 Food DE November 25, 2020

Insect infestation on dates from Tunisia, via the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
unfit for human consumption - {poor or insufficient controls}
Origin
Tunisia
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Dates from Tunisia came to Germany through the Netherlands. They had bugs in them.

What's happening? Germany found bugs in these dates. The dates may not be safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought dates from Tunisia in Germany, check your package.

What should I do? Throw away the dates or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: unfit for human consumption - {poor or insufficient controls} · Origin: Tunisia · Notifier: Germany

First published
November 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.5285

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Insect infestation on dates from Tunisia, via the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: unfit for human consumption - {poor or insufficient controls} · Origin: Tunisia · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 25, 2020 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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