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Incident Report: Detection of Black Walnut in Nutritional Supplements
Date of Incident: October 13, 2025
A recent food safety incident has been reported concerning the detection of black walnut in nutritional supplements. This issue has been flagged through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF), indicating a potential risk to consumers, particularly those with allergies to tree nuts.
Black walnut is known to pose serious health risks to individuals who are allergic to tree nuts, leading to allergic reactions that can range from mild symptoms to severe anaphylaxis. The presence of this allergen in nutritional supplements, which are often consumed for health benefits, raises significant concerns regarding labeling accuracy and consumer safety.
The origin of this issue has been traced back to the United States of America, where the affected nutritional supplements were produced. It is crucial for consumers to be aware of this incident and to check the ingredient lists of any nutritional supplements they may have purchased recently.
In light of this incident, it is recommended that consumers with known allergies to tree nuts avoid these products until further information is provided. Additionally, regulatory authorities are urged to conduct thorough investigations to ensure that all nutritional supplements on the market are safe for consumption and accurately labeled.
Ongoing monitoring and reporting are essential to prevent similar incidents in the future and to protect public health.
- Incident: Black walnut has been detected in Nutritional Supplements.
- Date: 2025-10-13
- Product: Nutritional Supplements
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- Origin of issue: United States of America
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- Incident Category: Control
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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