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First published Oct 14, 2026, 12:03:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:03:15 AM UTC

Przekroczenie NDP zawartości OTA w mące żytniej typu 720, pochodzącej z Polski // Exceeding the maximum level for OTA content in type 720 rye flour from Poland. — United Kingdom

The alert reports ochratoxin A above the maximum level in type 720 rye flour originating in Poland, with distribution to the United Kingdom and other member countries. The stated risk decision is serious.

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Why it matters

The source identifies a serious risk involving a food product distributed across national borders.

Location

Categories: public-health

Generated scores

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 6/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts Przekroczenie NDP zawartości OTA w mące żytniej typu 720, pochodzącej z Polski // Exceeding the maximum level for OTA content in type 720 rye flour from Poland. — United KingdomSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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