Overview

• ANMAT corrected its preliminary alert, ruling out Microstomum sp. after stereoscopic observation showed white sprouts emerging from tomato seeds.
• The clarification concerns Tomate triturado Marolio 500 g, lot L25114 (expiry April 2027; RNPA 13-061695; product of Mendoza).
• MAROLIO S.A. is removing the specified lot from the market as a preventive step while coordinating with Mendoza and Buenos Aires health authorities.
• The incident began with reports from families in Rojas who received school-distributed units and observed organisms in the product.
• Authorities stress the notice applies only to lot L25114, and ANMAT reports no health risk has been identified for consumers.