Possible presence of animal residues in chickpeas in water from Italy with raw material from Canada
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Origin
- Ireland *** Italy
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Chickpeas packed in water may have tiny bits of animal parts in them. The chickpeas come from Italy but use beans from Canada.
What's happening? Some jars of chickpeas in water have been found with animal residues. Ireland told Italy about this.
Does this affect me? If you bought chickpeas in water from Italy, check the package. This may affect people in Ireland, Italy, or the UK.
What should I do? Do not eat them if you see anything odd. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Ireland *** Italy · Notifier: Ireland
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