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🍎 Food DE February 7, 2024

Suspicion of 'Cassia Fistula' in green plums from China via Austria

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Switzerland
Notifier
Germany
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This alert was reported 847 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? A small batch of green plums from China came through Austria into Germany. Officials think the plums may contain a plant called cassia fistula by mistake.

What's happening? Germany checked the plums and found the possible mix-up. They say there is no safety risk to people.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought these green plums recently in Germany. Most plums are fine.

What should I do? If you have these plums, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Switzerland · Notifier: Germany

First published
February 7, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.0855

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Suspicion of 'Cassia Fistula' in green plums from China via Austria. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Switzerland · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 7, 2024 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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