Novel Food Non Autorizzato: Olive Congelate (sp. Elaeocarpus Serratus)/ Unauthorised Novel Food Frozen Olives (elaeocarpus Serratus) From Bangladesh

Recall Summary Frozen olives (scientific name *Elaeocarpus serratus*) from Bangladesh are being recalled in Italy because they are not approved for sale in the European Union as a novel food. The product was distributed in Italy. This is classified as a Class II recall, meaning the product is unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violates food safety regulations.

Product
Novel food non autorizzato: Olive congelate (Sp. Elaeocarpus serratus)/ unauthorised novel food frozen olives (Elaeocarpus serratus) from Bangladesh. Category: fruits and vegetables. Origin: Bangladesh
Reason
Novel food non autorizzato: Olive congelate (Sp. Elaeocarpus serratus)/ unauthorised novel food frozen olives (Elaeocarpus serratus) from Bangladesh
Classification
Class II
Category
food recall
Country
European Union
Agency
RASFF
Recall date
2026-04-27
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
IT
Distribution
Italy

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f7ffdfbc-0d7f-45a8-9592-5f3868c08308