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🍎 Food PL CY EE DE MT NO August 17, 2022

Ochratoxin A (OTA) in raisins from India

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
Origin
India
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Raisins from India may have a small amount of a natural mold poison called ochratoxin A. This can happen in dried fruits.

What's happening? Some raisins sold in Europe have been found to have this mold poison. Officials are checking and recalling the affected batches.

Does this affect me? If you bought raisins from India in Poland, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Malta, or Norway, this may affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating the raisins. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the raisins to the store for a refund.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Poland

First published
August 17, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.4783

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ochratoxin A (OTA) in raisins from India. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 17, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Malta, and Norway.
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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