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🍎 Food PL July 11, 2023

Wysoki poziom akryloamidu w chipsach warzywnych, pochodzących z Niderlandów // High levels of acrylamide in vegetable chips from the Netherlands

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Some vegetable chips from the Netherlands have too much acrylamide. Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in starchy foods when they are fried or baked at high heat.

What's happening? Poland found high levels of acrylamide in vegetable chips from the Netherlands. These chips may not be safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you have vegetable chips from the Netherlands, you may be affected. Check your pantry or store shelves.

What should I do? Stop eating the chips. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the chips to the store where you bought them.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Poland

First published
July 11, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.4667

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What is this product recall alert about?
Wysoki poziom akryloamidu w chipsach warzywnych, pochodzących z Niderlandów // High levels of acrylamide in vegetable chips from the Netherlands. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 11, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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