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Przekroczenie furanu, 2-metylofuranu i 3-metylofuranu w próbce żywności pn. Palona kawa mielona // High level of furan and its derivatives in roasted, ground coffee in capsules from Germany

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

What's happening? Poland found high levels in one coffee sample from Germany. The risk is now called “no risk.”

Does this affect me? Only if you bought that exact coffee. Most other coffees are fine.

What should I do? If you have the coffee, ask your pharmacist or doctor before drinking 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland

First published
December 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.8776

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What is this product recall alert about?
Przekroczenie furanu, 2-metylofuranu i 3-metylofuranu w próbce żywności pn. Palona kawa mielona // High level of furan and its derivatives in roasted, ground coffee in capsules from Germany. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 20, 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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