Green olives

Specific DNA of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) was detected in a 25 g sample of green olives, indicating possible contamination with this pathogen and a potential risk of food poisoning. Potential effects: diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, vomiting, dehydration, and in severe cases haemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney damage) requiring hospitalisation.

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Green olives
Risk Level
Medium
Notice Date
19.05.2026
Source: RASFF view the official alert

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

  1. 1

    Do not eat or use the product

    Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

  2. 2

    Check the batch number and expiry date

    Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.

  3. 3

    Return it to the shop

    You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.

  4. 4

    Get help and report it

    If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

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