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🍎 Food PL September 18, 2023

podwyższona zawartość furanu na poziomie 1729,1 ± 345,8 µg/kg oraz 2-metylofuranu na poziomie 11077,5 ± 2215,5 µg/kg w kawie mielonej w kapsułkach // increased content of furan at the level of 1729.1 ± 345.8 µg/kg and 2-methylfuran at the level of 11

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Some ground coffee in capsules has too much furan and 2-methylfuran. These are small chemicals that can form when coffee is roasted.

What's happening? Poland found these extra chemicals in the coffee. The country told the EU about it.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought this coffee in Poland. The risk is low, but the coffee is being checked.

What should I do? If you have this coffee, stop using it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Poland

First published
September 18, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.6320

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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What is this product recall alert about?
podwyższona zawartość furanu na poziomie 1729,1 ± 345,8 µg/kg oraz 2-metylofuranu na poziomie 11077,5 ± 2215,5 µg/kg w kawie mielonej w kapsułkach // increased content of furan at the level of 1729.1 ± 345.8 µg/kg and 2-methylfuran at the level of 11. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 18, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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