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🍎 Food NL BE May 27, 2026

metaldehyde, clothianidin on FRESH MORELS from China

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** metaldehyde - {pesticide residues}
Origin
China
Notifier
Netherlands
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in NL, BE.
📈 Timeline
1 days active so far
May 28, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Fresh morels from China may have too much metaldehyde or clothianidin. These are pesticides used on crops.

What's happening? Some fresh morels from China have pesticide levels that do not meet EU safety rules. The risk is low, but the products are being checked.

Does this affect me? This affects people in the Netherlands and Belgium who bought these morels.

What should I do? If you have these morels, do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** metaldehyde - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
May 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
8 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.4663

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What is this product recall alert about?
metaldehyde, clothianidin on FRESH MORELS from China. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** metaldehyde - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 27, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands and Belgium.
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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