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🍎 Food DE November 19, 2020

Mislabelling of pesto from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
soups, broths, sauces and condiments
Hazard
labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Germany
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This alert was reported 2078 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? Some jars of pesto from Italy may have the wrong label. The label does not show all the needed facts.

What's happening? Germany found pesto with missing or wrong labels. The food is still safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought pesto from Italy in Germany, check the label.

What should I do? Ask your shop for a correct label or return the pesto. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.

🤖 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: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany

First published
November 19, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.5115

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mislabelling of pesto from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 19, 2020 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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