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🍎 Food DE IT July 30, 2021

Labelling deficiencies in pickled olives from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some pickled olives from Italy did not have the right labels. Labels are important to tell you what is in the food.

What's happening? Germany found that some olives from Italy did not have correct or complete labels. This is a problem with the information, not the food itself.

Does this affect me? If you bought pickled olives from Italy, check the label. You may have bought these olives in Germany or Italy.

What should I do? If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also return the olives to the store if you want.

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

First published
July 30, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.4043

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Labelling deficiencies in pickled olives from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 30, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Italy.
▸ 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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