🍎 Food DE October 20, 2023

Unauthorised additive and labelling deficiencies in orange nectar from EC via PL

Classification: Non-compliance notification
Risk: Potential risk
Category: non-alcoholic beverages
Origin: Egypt
Notifier: Germany

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This alert was reported 1020 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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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026

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What is this? Some orange nectar drinks from Egypt have an extra food additive that is not allowed in the EU. Their labels may also be missing important information.

What's happening? Germany found these problems and told the EU. The drinks were sold in Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought orange nectar drinks from Egypt in Germany, check the label.

What should I do? Stop drinking it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: non-alcoholic beverages · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany

First published

October 20, 2023

Last refreshed by us

2 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.7149

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

October 20, 2023

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Unauthorised additive and labelling deficiencies in orange nectar from EC via PL. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: non-alcoholic beverages · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on October 20, 2023 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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