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🍎 Food AT June 3, 2024

Olive Oil - information about the content of linolenic acid

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fats and oils
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Austria
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 726 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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What is this? This notice is about olive oil that may have too much linolenic acid. Linolenic acid is a type of fat found in oils.

What's happening? Austria found olive oil from Türkiye with too much linolenic acid. The oil does not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought olive oil from Türkiye, check the label. This may include people in Austria.

What should I do? Stop using the oil and return it. Ask your local store for help or speak to a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fats and oils · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Austria

First published
June 3, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.4254

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Olive Oil - information about the content of linolenic acid. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fats and oils · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Austria
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 2024 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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