Occurred Oct 7, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Oct 14, 2026, 12:03:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:03:16 AM UTC

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

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

An alert reports ochratoxin A in caramel flavoured ground coffee from Italy and identifies Finland as an affected distribution country, with distribution to other member countries. The risk decision is classified as serious.

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Affected location: Finland

Illustrative image: Due varietà di caffè Vergnano Espresso in capsule (per Nespresso) Arabica e Cremoso — Pava/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 it

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EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts Ochratoxin A in caramel flavoured ground coffee from Italy. — FinlandSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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