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🍎 Food DE AT HU PL December 20, 2021

Linuron in dried dill tips from Germany with raw material from Hungary

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
linuron - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Germany *** Hungary
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Dried dill tips from Germany may have too much linuron, a pesticide. Hungary supplied the raw dill.

What's happening? Germany found linuron in these dried dill tips. The product was sold in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Poland.

Does this affect me? If you bought dried dill tips from these countries, you may have some. Linuron can be harmful in large amounts.

What should I do? Stop using the dill. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.

🤖 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: herbs and spices · Hazard: linuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** Hungary · Notifier: Germany

First published
December 20, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.7007

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What is this product recall alert about?
Linuron in dried dill tips from Germany with raw material from Hungary. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: linuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** Hungary · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 20, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Poland.
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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