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🍎 Food AT March 24, 2026

Non-conforming labelling of chocolate

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Hazard
labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Austria
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This alert was reported 64 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some chocolate packages do not have the right labels. The labels may be missing, incomplete, or wrong.

What's happening? A batch of chocolate from the Netherlands was sent to Austria. The labels on these chocolates did not meet the rules.

Does this affect me? If you have bought this chocolate in Austria, check the label. Only affected packages may have wrong or missing labels.

What should I do? If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating it.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Austria

First published
March 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.2499

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What is this product recall alert about?
Non-conforming labelling of chocolate. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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