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🍎 Food ES June 21, 2021

unauthorised food additive ethoxylated alcohol in mangoes (Mangifera indica) from Brazil

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Origin
Brazil
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Some mangoes from Brazil may have a small amount of an extra chemical called ethoxylated alcohol.

What's happening? Spain found this extra chemical in mangoes from Brazil and told the EU.

Does this affect me? Only people who bought mangoes from Brazil in Spain need to check.

What should I do? If you have mangoes from Brazil, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should keep or throw them away.

🤖 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: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Spain

First published
June 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.3210

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What is this product recall alert about?
unauthorised food additive ethoxylated alcohol in mangoes (Mangifera indica) from Brazil. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 21, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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