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🍎 Food FR February 12, 2024

Utilisation non autorisée et non déclarée de sulfites dans des olives du Maroc / Unauthorized and undeclared use of sulphites in olives from Morocco

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
Origin
Morocco
Notifier
France
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What is this? Some olives from Morocco have too much sulfur dioxide, a food additive.

What's happening? France found these olives and stopped them from being sold.

Does this affect me? If you bought Moroccan olives recently, check the package.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: France

First published
February 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0981

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What is this product recall alert about?
Utilisation non autorisée et non déclarée de sulfites dans des olives du Maroc / Unauthorized and undeclared use of sulphites in olives from Morocco. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 12, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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