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🍎 Food BE DK NL December 24, 2025

MOAH in Waffles from Belgium

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants}
Origin
Belgium
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some waffles from Belgium have a small amount of a chemical called MOAH. MOAH can come from things like pollution.

What's happening? Belgium found MOAH in some waffles. These waffles were sold in Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Does this affect me? You might have bought these waffles if you live in Belgium, Denmark, or the Netherlands.

What should I do? If you have these waffles, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Belgium

First published
December 24, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.10408

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What is this product recall alert about?
MOAH in Waffles from Belgium. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 24, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, and 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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