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🍎 Food DE IT PL February 9, 2024

Unlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergens (soy, mustard, celery and milk protein) and unauthorized additive glutamic acid in frozen chicken kebab from Poland

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
poultry meat and poultry meat products
Hazard
E 620 - glutamic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} *** labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A frozen chicken kebab from Poland may have soy, mustard, celery, milk protein, or an extra additive called glutamic acid. These were not listed on the label.

What's happening? The product was sold in Germany, Italy, and Poland. It has been recalled because the label did not show all the ingredients.

Does this affect me? If you bought this kebab, check your freezer. People with allergies could have a bad reaction.

What should I do? Throw the kebab away or return it. If you ate it and feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: E 620 - glutamic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} *** labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany

First published
February 9, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0939

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergens (soy, mustard, celery and milk protein) and unauthorized additive glutamic acid in frozen chicken kebab from Poland. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: E 620 - glutamic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} *** labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Ger...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 9, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Italy, and Poland.
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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