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🍎 Food DE March 20, 2026

Listeria monocytogenes in frozen Hokkaido pumpkin from PL

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some bags of frozen diced Hokkaido pumpkin may have tiny germs called Listeria. These germs can make people sick.

What's happening? A store in Germany pulled these pumpkin bags from shelves. The pumpkin came from Poland.

Does this affect me? If you bought this pumpkin, you might have it at home. Others in Germany could have bought it too.

What should I do? Throw the pumpkin away or return it to the store. If you feel sick, 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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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany

First published
March 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.2366

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What is this product recall alert about?
Listeria monocytogenes in frozen Hokkaido pumpkin from PL. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 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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