First published Oct 27, 2026, 11:26:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:26:15 PM UTC

Physical contamination in organic acai powder from Brazil — Italy

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A serious-risk alert reports physical contamination in organic acai powder from Brazil. Italy is identified as an affected distribution country, with distribution to other member countries also noted.

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The source identifies a serious risk decision for a food product distributed in Italy and other member countries.

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