Occurred Oct 26, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Oct 27, 2026, 11:27:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:27:15 PM UTC

Glycidol and 3-MCPD in cookies from India — Slovakia

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A potentially serious follow-up notification identifies glycidol and 3-MCPD in cookies from India, with Slovakia named as an affected distribution country. Distribution to other member countries is also reported.

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Affected location: Slovakia

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The notification flags potentially serious contaminants in a food product distributed to Slovakia and other member countries.

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EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts Glycidol and 3-MCPD in cookies from India — SlovakiaSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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