Alimento (noce Di Areca) Non Incluso Nell'elenco Dei Novel Food Autorizzati/food (areca Nut) From Sri Lanka Not Included In The List Of Authorized Novel Foods
Areca nut products from Sri Lanka are being recalled in Italy because areca nut is not approved for sale in European markets as a novel food. The product was distributed in Italy. This is classified as a Class II recall, indicating a potential health or safety concern but not an immediately life-threatening situation.
- Product
- ALIMENTO (NOCE DI ARECA) NON INCLUSO NELL'ELENCO DEI NOVEL FOOD AUTORIZZATI/FOOD (ARECA NUT) from Sri Lanka NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED NOVEL FOODS. Category: fruits and vegetables. Origin: Sri Lanka
- Reason
- ALIMENTO (NOCE DI ARECA) NON INCLUSO NELL'ELENCO DEI NOVEL FOOD AUTORIZZATI/FOOD (ARECA NUT) from Sri Lanka NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED NOVEL FOODS
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- RASFF
- Recall date
- 2026-04-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- IT
- Distribution
- Italy
Official recall notice from RASFF
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cbff47e2-988f-4e5c-b10f-e1f2b136651d