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🍎 Food ES July 8, 2022

Mismatched species in squid from China

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
No risk
Category
cephalopods and products thereof
Origin
China
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? A food notice says some squid from China may have the wrong species name on the label.

What's happening? Spain found squid products with mismatched species labels. The food is still safe to eat.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought squid from China in Spain.

What should I do? Check your squid labels. If unsure, 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: No risk · Category: cephalopods and products thereof · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain

First published
July 8, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.4028

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mismatched species in squid from China. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: No risk · Category: cephalopods and products thereof · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 8, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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