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🍎 Food NL May 8, 2026

MOAH in green peas, from the Philippines

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants}
Origin
Philippines
Notifier
Netherlands
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📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Some green peas from the Philippines have a harmful chemical called MOAH. MOAH can come from pollution in the air or soil.

What's happening? The Netherlands has found MOAH in green peas from the Philippines. This is a serious risk.

Does this affect me? If you bought green peas from the Philippines, this may affect you.

What should I do? Do not eat these peas. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

🤖 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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Philippines · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
5 days ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4079

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What is this product recall alert about?
MOAH in green peas, from the Philippines. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Philippines · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 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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