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🍎 Food DE July 27, 2023

Labeling deficiencies in olives from Portugal

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Portugal
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Olives from Portugal have a labeling problem. The labels do not follow the rules.

What's happening? Germany found the labels are wrong. The olives are safe to eat.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought olives from Portugal in Germany. Most labels are correct.

What should I do? Check your olive labels. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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

First published
July 27, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.5071

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What is this product recall alert about?
Labeling deficiencies in olives from Portugal. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Portugal · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 27, 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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