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🍎 Food DE August 28, 2020

Use of unauthorized additives in marinades from the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some marinades from the Netherlands may have additives that are not allowed in the EU. The labels do not show this missing information.

What's happening? Germany found these marinades and told stores to stop selling them. The risk is low, but the labels are wrong.

Does this affect me? If you bought marinades from the Netherlands, check the label. You may have one of these products.

What should I do? Stop using the marinade if the label is missing info. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany

First published
August 28, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.3475

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What is this product recall alert about?
Use of unauthorized additives in marinades from the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: labelling insufficient - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 28, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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