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🍎 Food HU CZ April 3, 2026

Unsuitable organoleptic characteristic of smoked-cooked tied pork shoulder from Slovakia

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Hazard
organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects}
Origin
Slovakia
Notifier
Hungary
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What is this? A food notice says some smoked-cooked tied pork shoulder from Slovakia may smell or taste wrong.

What's happening? The pork has an unsuitable smell or taste. It is being checked in Hungary and the Czech Republic.

Does this affect me? If you bought this pork, it might be unsafe to eat.

What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Hungary

First published
April 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.2887

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unsuitable organoleptic characteristic of smoked-cooked tied pork shoulder from Slovakia. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Hungary
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 3, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Hungary and Czechia.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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