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🍎 Food FR October 20, 2025

Presence of atropine in wheat flour (origin: Spain)

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
atropine - {natural toxins (other)}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
France
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What is this? A small amount of atropine, a natural plant poison, was found in wheat flour from Spain.

What's happening? Some flour sold in France may contain atropine. The flour is being checked and removed from stores.

Does this affect me? If you bought flour from Spain recently, you might have some at home.

What should I do? Stop using the flour. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating foods made with it.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: atropine - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: France

First published
October 20, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.8069

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presence of atropine in wheat flour (origin: Spain). Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: atropine - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 20, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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