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MOSH and MOAH in hazelnut paste from Italy and Turkey

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
mineral oil - {environmental pollutants}
Origin
Italy *** Türkiye
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some hazelnut paste from Italy and Turkey may contain small amounts of mineral oil. These oils are sometimes called MOSH or MOAH.

What's happening? Belgium found these oils in the paste. They are checking if this is a risk to health.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Belgium and Germany who bought this paste.

What should I do? If you have this paste, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need to stop using it.

🤖 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: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Italy *** Türkiye · Notifier: Belgium

First published
June 14, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.3077

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What is this product recall alert about?
MOSH and MOAH in hazelnut paste from Italy and Turkey. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Italy *** Türkiye · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 14, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and Germany.
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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