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🍎 Food DE May 13, 2026

Pesticide residues in frozen raspberries from Poland

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
carbendazim - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Germany
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📈 Timeline
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Frozen raspberries from Poland have a small amount of a farming chemical called carbendazim.

What's happening? Germany found this chemical in the raspberries. They are warning people not to eat them.

Does this affect me? If you have frozen raspberries from Poland, you may be affected.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany

First published
May 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
21 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.4336

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pesticide residues in frozen raspberries from Poland. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: carbendazim - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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