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patulin detection in frozen apple pie

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
ices and desserts
Hazard
patulin - {mycotoxins}
Origin
France
Notifier
France
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What is this? A food safety alert found too much patulin in some frozen apple pies. Patulin is a mold poison that can make you sick.

What's happening? A country found patulin in frozen apple pies made in France. The pies were sold in several places.

Does this affect me? You may have bought these pies in France, French Polynesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Caledonia, South Korea, Spain, or the UK.

What should I do? If you have this pie, throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: ices and desserts · Hazard: patulin - {mycotoxins} · Origin: France · Notifier: France

First published
August 25, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.6494

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What is this product recall alert about?
patulin detection in frozen apple pie. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: ices and desserts · Hazard: patulin - {mycotoxins} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 25, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, FRENCH POLYNESIA, JAPAN, Netherlands, NEW CALEDONIA, SOUTH KOREA, Spain, and United Kingdom.
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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