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🍎 Food HR April 29, 2025

Non-compliant documentation for a shipment of blueberries (Vaccinium Myrtillus) from Albania

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Albania
Notifier
Croatia
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What is this? A shipment of blueberries from Albania was stopped at the border because some papers were not correct.

What's happening? The blueberries were rejected at the border in Croatia. The problem was only with the paperwork, not the fruit itself.

Does this affect me? If you bought blueberries in Croatia, this does not affect you. The shipment was stopped before it could be sold.

What should I do? No action is needed. If you have questions, ask your local store or a food safety expert.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Albania · Notifier: Croatia

First published
April 29, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.3195

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What is this product recall alert about?
Non-compliant documentation for a shipment of blueberries (Vaccinium Myrtillus) from Albania. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Albania · Notifier: Croatia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 29, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
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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