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🍎 Food LV LT August 22, 2024

To high content of nitrate in salad Iceberg from Poland via Lithuania

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
nitrate too high content - {environmental pollutants}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? A batch of Iceberg lettuce from Poland has too much nitrate. Nitrate is a natural chemical found in soil and water.

What's happening? The lettuce was sent from Poland to Lithuania, then to Latvia. Tests showed the nitrate level was too high.

Does this affect me? If you bought Iceberg lettuce from this batch in Latvia or Lithuania, it may have too much nitrate.

What should I do? Do not eat the lettuce. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.

🤖 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: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: nitrate too high content - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Latvia

First published
August 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.6372

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What is this product recall alert about?
To high content of nitrate in salad Iceberg from Poland via Lithuania. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: nitrate too high content - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 22, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Latvia and Lithuania.
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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