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🍎 Food PL May 18, 2026

Stwierdzenie wysokiego poziomu 2-metylofuranu w kawie palonej, mielonej, kraj pochodzenia Niemcy/// High level of 2-methyl furan detected in roasted and ground coffee, country of origin: Germany

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Hazard
not in catalogue - {not determined (other)}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Poland
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in PL.
📈 Timeline
9 days active so far
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Some bags of roasted, ground coffee from Germany have a chemical called 2-methylfuran. This chemical should not be in food.

What's happening? Poland found too much 2-methylfuran in some coffee bags. The coffee may not be safe to drink.

Does this affect me? If you bought roasted, ground coffee from Germany, this notice may apply to you.

What should I do? Stop using the coffee. 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: not in catalogue - {not determined (other)} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland

First published
May 18, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.4338

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What is this product recall alert about?
Stwierdzenie wysokiego poziomu 2-metylofuranu w kawie palonej, mielonej, kraj pochodzenia Niemcy/// High level of 2-methyl furan detected in roasted and ground coffee, country of origin: Germany. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: not in catalogue - {not determined (other)} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 18, 2026 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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