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🍎 Food DE August 5, 2022

Spoilage of organic red wine from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
wine
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some bottles of red wine from Italy labeled “organic” may have spoiled. The wine might smell or taste bad.

What's happening? Stores in Germany have been told to take these bottles off the shelves. The problem has been fixed, but some bottles may still be in homes.

Does this affect me? If you bought this red wine in Germany, check your bottles. If they smell or taste strange, do not drink them.

What should I do? Throw away any bad-smelling wine. If you feel unwell after drinking it, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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: wine · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany

First published
August 5, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.4572

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What is this product recall alert about?
Spoilage of organic red wine from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: wine · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 5, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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