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🍎 Food FR August 28, 2020

Risk of stability failure of pickled herring fillets jars from Poland

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
fish and fish products
Origin
Poland
Notifier
France
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What is this? Some jars of pickled herring fillets from Poland may not stay sealed. This could let germs grow inside.

What's happening? France has told shops to stop selling these jars. The maker in Poland is fixing the problem.

Does this affect me? If you have one of these jars at home, do not eat the fish inside.

What should I do? Take the jar back to the shop for a refund. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: Poland · Notifier: France

First published
August 28, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.3471

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What is this product recall alert about?
Risk of stability failure of pickled herring fillets jars from Poland. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: Poland · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 28, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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