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On April 4, 2025, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF) reported a significant food safety incident involving assorted biscuits. The detected substance in these biscuits was coumarin and related compounds, which fall under the hazard category of bio-contaminants.
The incident originated in Spain, prompting immediate attention from food safety authorities. Coumarin is a naturally occurring compound found in several plants, but its presence in food products can raise safety concerns. The detection of this substance in assorted biscuits has led to a control recall to ensure consumer safety and mitigate potential health risks.
Food safety agencies are responsible for monitoring and managing food quality, and incidents like this highlight the importance of rigorous testing and compliance with food safety standards. The recall of the affected assorted biscuits is a precautionary measure aimed at preventing potential exposure to the detected substances.
Consumers are advised to stay informed about product recalls and to check for updates from relevant food safety authorities. The situation underscores the ongoing efforts to maintain food safety and the importance of swift responses to food safety alerts.
- Incident: Coumarin And Related Substances has been detected in Assorted Biscuits.
- Date: 2025-04-04
- Product: Assorted Biscuits
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- Origin of issue: Spain
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- Incident Category: Control, Recall
- Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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