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🍎 Food SK CZ HU March 23, 2022

white beans from Poland infested with moulds

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Notifier
Slovakia
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What is this? Some white beans from Poland have tiny moulds on them.

What's happening? These beans may have mould that can make food unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought white beans from Poland in Slovakia, Czechia, or Hungary, check your package.

What should I do? Throw away the beans or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
March 23, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.1722

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What is this product recall alert about?
white beans from Poland infested with moulds. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: moulds infested with - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Notifier: Slovakia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 23, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary.
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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