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🍎 Food PT July 30, 2024

Presença dos aditivos E 339i (Fosfato monossódico), E450ii (tetrapirofosfato de sódio), E452i (hexametafosfato de sódio) não autorizados na categoria 06.4.2- Massas secas e do aditivo E341 não autorizado na categoria 12.2.2- Temperos e condimentos.

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
2,4-D - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Argentina
Notifier
Portugal
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What is this? Some dried pasta and spice mixes may have extra food additives that are not allowed in the EU.

What's happening? Portugal found these additives in pasta and spice products from Argentina. The EU does not permit them.

Does this affect me? If you bought dried pasta or spice mixes from Argentina, check the package.

What should I do? Stop eating it and 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: 2,4-D - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Portugal

First published
July 30, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.5851

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presença dos aditivos E 339i (Fosfato monossódico), E450ii (tetrapirofosfato de sódio), E452i (hexametafosfato de sódio) não autorizados na categoria 06.4.2- Massas secas e do aditivo E341 não autorizado na categoria 12.2.2- Temperos e condimentos.. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: 2,4-D - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Portugal
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 30, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Portugal.
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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