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🍎 Food SK CZ April 29, 2026

unsuitable organoleptic aspects of vanila sugar from Hungary

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
confectionery
Hazard
organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects}
Origin
Hungary
Notifier
Slovakia
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? This is about vanilla sugar from Hungary. It may not smell or taste right.

What's happening? Some vanilla sugar has been found to have bad smells or tastes. It was sold in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Does this affect me? If you bought vanilla sugar from Hungary in Slovakia or the Czech Republic, this may affect you.

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

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: confectionery · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: Hungary · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
April 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.3730

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What is this product recall alert about?
unsuitable organoleptic aspects of vanila sugar from Hungary. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: confectionery · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: Hungary · Notifier: Slovakia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 29, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovakia and Czechia.
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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