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🍎 Food AT DE February 28, 2023

Walnut oil with organoleptic deviation

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
fats and oils
Hazard
organoleptic characteristics deterioration - {organoleptic aspects}
Origin
France
Notifier
Austria
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This alert was reported 1187 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? This is about walnut oil that may smell or taste bad. The oil might not be safe to eat.

What's happening? Some walnut oil from France has been found with bad smells or tastes. It was sold in Austria and Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought walnut oil in Austria or Germany, check it. You might have this product.

What should I do? Stop using the oil. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you’re not sure.

🤖 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: Undecided · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics deterioration - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: France · Notifier: Austria

First published
February 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.1423

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What is this product recall alert about?
Walnut oil with organoleptic deviation. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics deterioration - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: France · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 28, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria and Germany.
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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