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🍎 Food ES April 22, 2026

Niveles de acrilamida por encima de las recomendaciones en cereales de desayuno procedentes de Alemania//Acrylamide levels exceeding recommended limits in breakfast cereals from Germany

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Some breakfast cereals from Germany have too much acrylamide. Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in starchy foods when cooked at high heat.

What's happening? A test found acrylamide levels above safe limits in these cereals. The products may still be in stores or homes.

Does this affect me? If you bought breakfast cereals from Germany, you might have this product. Check your kitchen.

What should I do? Stop eating the cereal. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Spain

First published
April 22, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.3470

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What is this product recall alert about?
Niveles de acrilamida por encima de las recomendaciones en cereales de desayuno procedentes de Alemania//Acrylamide levels exceeding recommended limits in breakfast cereals from Germany. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 22, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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