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🍎 Food EUROPEAN COMMISSION ANDORRA BE FR DE IE IT LU MT NL NO PT ES GB January 16, 2025

undeclared peanut in ground garlic from Portugal

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
peanut presence - {allergens}
Origin
Portugal *** Spain
Notifier
European Commission
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What is this? Some ground garlic from Portugal may have tiny bits of peanut in it. Peanuts can make some people very sick.

What's happening? The European Union found peanut in ground garlic that should not have any. The product has been recalled.

Does this affect me? If you bought ground garlic from Portugal, check the package. People with peanut allergies could have a bad reaction.

What should I do? Stop using the ground garlic. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating it.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: peanut presence - {allergens} · Origin: Portugal *** Spain · Notifier: European Commission

First published
January 16, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.0300

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What is this product recall alert about?
undeclared peanut in ground garlic from Portugal. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: peanut presence - {allergens} · Origin: Portugal *** Spain · Notifier: European Commission
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 16, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: EUROPEAN COMMISSION, ANDORRA, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom.
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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