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🍎 Food LV June 26, 2025

The batch number on the packaging of the product is different from the batch number in the Official Certificate for cumin (Jeera whole) from India

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
herbs and spices
Origin
India
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? A small mix-up happened with cumin seeds from India. The batch number on the bag does not match the number on the official paper.

What's happening? Latvia found the mismatch and stopped the cumin at the border. The risk is low, but the paperwork is wrong.

Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds in Latvia, check the batch number on the bag against the paper that came with it.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure about the cumin you have.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: India · Notifier: Latvia

First published
June 26, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.4773

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What is this product recall alert about?
The batch number on the packaging of the product is different from the batch number in the Official Certificate for cumin (Jeera whole) from India. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: India · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 26, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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