| Number | "_JRC 2024_05.21 |
| Type of message | alert |
| Date of first message | 15.05.2024 |
| Announcement was made by | Latvia (LV) |
| Description | The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has inspected more than 400 food outlets (e.g. shops, market stalls, street stalls and wholesalers) for fresh fruit, vegetables and berries trade. The inspectors found non-compliances in 36% of cases, especially regarding origin labelling and quality standards. |
| Product category | fruits, vegetables and pulses |
| Article | fruits, vegetables |
| Hazard | adulteration, tampering |
| Country of origin | Latvia |
| Distribution | Latvia |
| Quantity (market) | No data available |
| Investigation results | No data available |
| Remarks | food fraud notification from the monthly summary of articles on food Fraud and Adulteration |
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