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🍎 Food HU April 14, 2026

Unsuitable organoleptic characteristic of cashew nuts from Poland

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Hungary
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What is this? Some cashew nuts from Poland have an odd smell or taste. This is called an “unsuitable organoleptic characteristic.”

What's happening? These nuts were sold in Hungary. They may not be safe to eat because of the smell or taste.

Does this affect me? If you bought cashew nuts in Hungary, check the bag or ask the store.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Hungary

First published
April 14, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.3143

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unsuitable organoleptic characteristic of cashew nuts from Poland. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Hungary
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 14, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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