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activated charcoal — recall
Food · European Union · 2026-08-03
activated charcoal Heavy metal contamination from the United Kingdom
| Country | European Union |
|---|---|
| Category | Food |
| Published | 2026-08-03 |
| Product type | food additives and flavourings |
| Reason | Heavy metal contamination in activated charcoal from the United Kingdom. |
| Affected area | Belgium *** France *** Germany *** Italy *** Paraguay *** United Kingdom |
| Recall number | 2026.6872 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | Retailers/importers typically pull and return stock; similar products may face tighter border checks. |
|---|---|
| Self-check for comparable products | Effectiveness of metal-detection / X-ray control points. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | EC 178/2002 (RASFF), contaminant/additive limits · Full guide → |
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