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🍎 Food DE CZ SK April 12, 2024

Mould infestation and labelling deficiencies of raw sausages from Italy, via the Czech Republic

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Hazard
moulds Fusarium too high content - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** moulds Penicillium - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some raw sausages from Italy have too much mould. The labels on the packages are also wrong.

What's happening? These sausages were sold in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. They may have mould that is not safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought raw sausages from Italy in these countries, check your package.

What should I do? Do not eat the sausages. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: moulds Fusarium too high content - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** moulds Penicillium - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany

First published
April 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.2989

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mould infestation and labelling deficiencies of raw sausages from Italy, via the Czech Republic. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: moulds Fusarium too high content - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** moulds Penicillium - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin:...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 12, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Czechia, and Slovakia.
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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