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🍎 Food DE May 30, 2024

Misleading labeling of chili powder from China, via the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
soups, broths, sauces and condiments
Origin
China
Notifier
Germany
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This alert was reported 793 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 chili powder from China was sold in Germany with wrong labels.

What's happening? The labels did not show the right information about the product.

Does this affect me? If you bought chili powder in Germany, check the label.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure about the product.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany

First published
May 30, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.4184

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Misleading labeling of chili powder from China, via the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 30, 2024 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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