EU safety alerts — May 2026

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Presence of listeria monocytognes in shrimps

Notified by France · origin: Ecuador

Pathogenic micro-organismsCrustaceans and products thereof

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in italian sausage from Italy

Notified by Germany · origin: Italy

Pathogenic micro-organismsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

22 May 2026RASFF

Total bacteria count over 300 000 in raw milk from Hungary

Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Hungary

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

22 May 2026RASFF

Unauthorised presence of maltitol (E965) in a flavoured drink labelled as chocolate powder from Spain

Notified by Spain · origin: Spain

Composition and additivesCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in organic ground nutmeg from Sri Lanka

Notified by Switzerland · origin: Sri Lanka

MycotoxinsHerbs and spices

22 May 2026RASFF

Incorrect labeling (batch number and expiration date) on Campania PDO buffalo mozzarella

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy

Other risksMilk and milk products

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in raw pet food from Germany

Notified by Croatia · origin: Germany

Pathogenic micro-organismsPet food

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Detection of ergot alkaloids in wheat gluten from France

Notified by Spain · origin: France

Natural toxins (other)Cereals and bakery products

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from India

Notified by Greece · origin: India

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Cyprodinil in Colombian mangoes

Notified by Spain · origin: Colombia

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

22 May 2026RASFF

Detection of Salmonella spp in Mititei, origin Romania

Notified by Romania · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in wild Sichuan pepper from China, via NL

Notified by Denmark · origin: China

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

STEC in raw milk cheese from France

Notified by Germany · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Presence of listeria monocyogenes in cheese from Italy

Notified by France · origin: Italy

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

22 May 2026RASFF

High level of coumarin in bakery product (strudel) from Serbia

Notified by Greece · origin: Serbia

CompositionCereals and bakery products

22 May 2026RASFF

High level of coumarin in bakery product (cinamon rolls) from Sweden

Notified by Greece · origin: Sweden

CompositionCereals and bakery products

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared allergen (Mustard) in Noodles

Notified by Sweden · origin: Belgium

AllergensOther food product / mixed

22 May 2026RASFF

Detection of Paecilomyces Dactylethromorphus (fungus) in vials of glucose drinks from Spain

Notified by Belgium · origin: Spain

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Pesticides residues in Barbary fig from Colombia

Notified by Belgium · origin: Colombia

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

22 May 2026RASFF

Various sauces non-compliant due to ingredients above MRLs and labelling irregularities from Pakistan

Notified by European Commission · origin: Pakistan

Food additives and flavouringsSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

22 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Presence of an allergen (fish) not reported on the label of Hot Chilli Pesto - Presenza di allergene (pesce) non riportato in etichetta

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy

AllergensSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

22 May 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Packaging machine Machinery Automation “Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine” — risk: burns, electric shock, injuries

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: United Kingdom

Burns, Electric shock, InjuriesMachinery

22 May 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Lighting chain “Mix color bulbs / LED Christmas Lighting” — risk: electric shock

Notified by Hungary · origin: People's Republic of China

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

22 May 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Lorry Scania “L-SERIE, P-SERIE, G-SERIE, R-SERIE, S-SERIE” — risk: injuries

Notified by Germany · origin: Sweden

InjuriesMotor vehicles