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Ochratoxin A in caramel flavoured ground coffee from Italy. — Bahrain

A serious-risk alert reports ochratoxin A in caramel-flavoured ground coffee from Italy, with distribution to Bahrain and other member countries.

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Why it matters

The alert identifies a serious food-safety risk involving distribution across national borders.

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Categories: public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
6/10
Global importance
4/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
4/10

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