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🍎 Food NL February 27, 2024

MOAH 237 ppm in fava bean protein isolate from Croatia

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
mineral oil - {environmental pollutants}
Origin
Croatia
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Some fava bean protein powder from Croatia has a small amount of mineral oil in it. Mineral oil can be harmful if eaten a lot over time.

What's happening? The Dutch food safety office found too much mineral oil in a batch of this protein powder. They told stores to stop selling it.

Does this affect me? If you bought fava bean protein powder from Croatia, you may have some at home. People who eat a lot of protein powder could be at risk.

What should I do? Throw away any fava bean protein powder from Croatia. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Croatia · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
February 27, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.1398

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What is this product recall alert about?
MOAH 237 ppm in fava bean protein isolate from Croatia. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Croatia · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 27, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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