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🍎 Food EE August 18, 2023

Too high content of trans fatty acid in bakery products from from Russian Federation via Germany

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
trans fatty acids too high content - {composition}
Origin
Russia
Notifier
Estonia
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What is this? Some bakery goods from Russia have too much trans fat. Trans fat is a type of fat that can be bad for health if eaten too much.

What's happening? These products were sold in Estonia through Germany. The amount of trans fat is higher than allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought bakery products from Russia, check the package. You may have these items.

What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: trans fatty acids too high content - {composition} · Origin: Russia · Notifier: Estonia

First published
August 18, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.5611

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What is this product recall alert about?
Too high content of trans fatty acid in bakery products from from Russian Federation via Germany. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: trans fatty acids too high content - {composition} · Origin: Russia · Notifier: Estonia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 18, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Estonia.
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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