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🍎 Food DE November 23, 2023

Salmonella spp. and exceeded maximum levels of captan, chlorpyrifos, mefentrifluconazole and phosmet in dandelion leaves from Albania

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** captan - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** mefentrifluconazole - {pes
Origin
Albania
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Dandelion leaves from Albania may have harmful germs called Salmonella and too much of four pesticides.

What's happening? Germany found these problems and told stores to take the leaves off shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought dandelion leaves from Albania, you might have some at home.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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 attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** captan - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** mefentrifluconazole - {pes · Origin: Albania · Notifier: Germany

First published
November 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.8114

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp. and exceeded maximum levels of captan, chlorpyrifos, mefentrifluconazole and phosmet in dandelion leaves from Albania. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** captan - {pesticide residues} *** chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} *** mefentrifluconazole - {pes · Origin: Albania ·...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 23, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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