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🍎 Food DE May 15, 2026

Labelling deficiencies in hard cheese from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
milk and milk products
Hazard
labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Germany
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in DE.
📈 Timeline
11 days active so far
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Some hard cheese from Italy may not have the right labels. This means the information on the package is missing, not complete, or wrong.

What's happening? Germany found that some hard cheese from Italy has labeling problems. The cheese is still safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought hard cheese from Italy in Germany, check the label.

What should I do? Ask your local store or a food expert if the cheese is safe to eat. If unsure, 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.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany

First published
May 15, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.4258

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What is this product recall alert about?
Labelling deficiencies in hard cheese from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2026 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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