Food Safety Incidents

Plastic Fragments has been detected in Himmeltau finest semolina flakes honey.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Oct 30, 2025 11:00:00 PM

Food Safety Incident Report

On October 7, 2025, a significant food safety incident was reported involving the detection of plastic fragments in a specific batch of semolina flakes honey. This incident has been categorized as a recall due to the presence of foreign bodies, which poses potential health risks to consumers.

The product in question, identified as semolina flakes honey, originates from Austria. The presence of plastic fragments in food products can lead to serious health concerns, including choking hazards and potential injury to the digestive tract. As such, it is crucial for consumers to be aware of this recall and take necessary precautions.

The Austrian Agency for Food Safety (AGES) has issued a warning regarding this incident, advising consumers to check their pantry for the affected product. If found, consumers are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

This incident highlights the importance of stringent food safety measures in the production and packaging processes. It serves as a reminder for manufacturers to ensure that all food products are free from contaminants and safe for consumption.

Consumers are encouraged to stay informed about food safety recalls and to report any suspected contamination to health authorities. By doing so, they contribute to the overall safety of the food supply chain.

  • Incident: Plastic Fragments has been detected in Himmeltau finest semolina flakes honey.
  • Date: 2025-10-07
  • Product: Himmeltau finest semolina flakes honey
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  • Origin of issue: Austria
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  • Incident Category: Recall
  • Hazard Category: Foreign Bodies
  • Source: Austrian Agency for Food Safety (AGES)