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🍎 Food PL April 29, 2026

Przekroczenie NDP benzo(a)pirenu oraz sumy WWA w proszku kakaowym pochodzącym z Bułgarii / Exceedance of the MRL for benzo(a)pyrene and the sum of PAHs in cocoa powder originating from Bulgaria

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Hazard
benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants}
Origin
Bulgaria
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Some cocoa powder from Bulgaria has too much of a harmful chemical called benzo(a)pyrene and other similar chemicals.

What's happening? This cocoa powder has been recalled because it does not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you have this cocoa powder, you should stop using it.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns. Return the product to where you bought 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: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Poland

First published
April 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.3758

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What is this product recall alert about?
Przekroczenie NDP benzo(a)pirenu oraz sumy WWA w proszku kakaowym pochodzącym z Bułgarii / Exceedance of the MRL for benzo(a)pyrene and the sum of PAHs in cocoa powder originating from Bulgaria. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 29, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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