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🍎 Food DE AT March 22, 2023

Undeclared mustard in spice mix from Turkey, via Germany

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
mustard undeclared - {allergens}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A spice mix from Turkey, sold in Germany and Austria, may contain mustard. Mustard is a food that some people are allergic to.

What's happening? The spice mix was sold with the wrong label. It does not say it has mustard, but it might.

Does this affect me? If you are allergic to mustard, this could be dangerous for you. Check if you have this spice mix.

What should I do? Stop using the spice mix. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: mustard undeclared - {allergens} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany

First published
March 22, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.1957

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What is this product recall alert about?
Undeclared mustard in spice mix from Turkey, via Germany. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: mustard undeclared - {allergens} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 22, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Austria.
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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