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🍎 Food AT May 15, 2026

Mould growth detected on asparagus

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Austria
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in AT.
📈 Timeline
11 days active so far
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Some asparagus from Germany has small mould spots on it. Mould is tiny living growths that can look fuzzy.

What's happening? Austria found mould on asparagus sold in stores. The asparagus came from Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought asparagus recently, check it for mould. This notice is for Austria only.

What should I do? Throw away any asparagus with mould. If you feel sick after eating it, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria

First published
May 15, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.4280

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mould growth detected on asparagus. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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