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🍎 Food PL October 21, 2021

Moulds in bread from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? A food notice says some bread from Italy may have small bits of mould.

What's happening? Poland found mould in bread that came from Italy. The risk is low.

Does this affect me? If you bought bread from Italy, check it. This mostly affects people in Poland.

What should I do? Do not eat any bread that looks mouldy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Poland

First published
October 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.5691

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What is this product recall alert about?
Moulds in bread from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 21, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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