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🍎 Food DK BE FR NL November 18, 2025

Massive infestations with agricultural pests in malting barley from Denmark

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
cereals and bakery products
Origin
Denmark
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Barley grown in Denmark may have tiny pests that can hurt crops.

What's happening? Denmark told other countries about barley that might have pests.

Does this affect me? If you bought barley or barley products from Denmark, check them.

What should I do? Ask your shop or a food expert if your barley is safe.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: Denmark · Notifier: Denmark

First published
November 18, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.9027

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What is this product recall alert about?
Massive infestations with agricultural pests in malting barley from Denmark. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: Denmark · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 18, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, Belgium, France, and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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