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MOSH MOA in chocolate spread from Belgium

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Hazard
mineral oil - {environmental pollutants}
Origin
Belgium *** Türkiye
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some chocolate spread from Belgium may have a small amount of mineral oil. Mineral oil can come from the environment.

What's happening? A check found this oil in the chocolate spread. The risk is not clear yet.

Does this affect me? People in Germany, Belgium, Indonesia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, or United Arab Emirates may have bought this spread.

What should I do? If you have this spread, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do. Do not throw it away yet.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Belgium *** Türkiye · Notifier: Germany

First published
March 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.1457

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What is this product recall alert about?
MOSH MOA in chocolate spread from Belgium. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Belgium *** Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 22, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Belgium, INDONESIA, PHILIPPINES, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, Sweden, and UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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