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Recall: caramel flavoured ground coffee over ochratoxin A

RASFF alert: caramel flavoured ground coffee from Italy (250 g) contains 6,5 µg/kg ochratoxin A against a limit of 3,0 µg/kg. Distributed to Croatia.

Published Source: EU RASFF Issued by: Finska (RASFF)
Why it was recalled Ochratoxin A above the limit (6,5 µg/kg)
What to do Do not use this coffee and return it to the shop where you bought it.

Products 1

Flavoured ground coffee Caramel, 250 g
EAN
18006363076200

On 7 October 2026 the European Commission validated RASFF notification 2026.8868 on caramel flavoured ground coffee from Italy, in 250 g packs (labelling reference: art. 18006363076200).

An official control sample taken on 2 September 2026 on the market contained 6,5 µg/kg ochratoxin A, while the maximum permitted level is 3,0 µg/kg. The risk is considered serious.

The product was distributed to a number of countries, including Croatia, which is designated for follow-up. Finland ordered destruction, Italy a recall from consumers and Cyprus a public warning.

Consumers are advised not to use the product and to return it to the shop where it was bought. Further information is available from the Croatian Food Agency (HAPIH).

Data source Europska komisija – RASFF (sustav brzog uzbunjivanja za hranu i hranu za životinje) (EU RASFF) Original notice

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