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🍎 Food DE FR NL November 20, 2023

Labelling deficiencies in pickled lemons from Belgium

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Belgium
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some pickled lemons from Belgium have labels that do not show all the required information.

What's happening? These lemons are being sold in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The labels are missing important details.

Does this affect me? If you bought pickled lemons from Belgium, check the label. You may be affected.

What should I do? Do not eat them if the label is incomplete. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

🤖 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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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Germany

First published
November 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.7012

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What is this product recall alert about?
Labelling deficiencies in pickled lemons from Belgium. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 20, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, and Netherlands.
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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