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EU safety alerts — September 2026

RASFFSerious risk

High content of mercury in swordfish fillet from Spain

Some thawed swordfish fillets from Spain have been found to contain high levels of mercury, exceeding the permitted limit. The affected products are no longer expected to be available for sale. The contaminated products…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

RASFF

Chlorpyrifos in ground turmeric

Some ground turmeric sold in various European countries contains higher than allowed levels of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide. The amount detected is 3 times the maximum permitted level. This product was distributed to…

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

RASFF

Foreign body (plastic piece) in bread from Italy

A plastic piece has been found in some batches of bread imported from Italy, which is being distributed in Hungary. The presence of a foreign body in food can be a potential risk to consumers' health. The distribution…

Foreign bodiesCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Undeclared pork DNA found in flavoured chicken offal from Brazil

A product imported from Brazil, described as chicken liver powder, has been found to contain undeclared pork DNA. This discovery indicates possible adulteration or fraud and was detected at the border by Italian…

Adulteration / fraudAnimal by-products

RASFF

Imazalil in pineapple from Costa Rica

Pineapple imported from Costa Rica and sold in Italy contains imazalil, a pesticide residue at .26 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum permitted level of .1 mg/kg. The product was released with information on its…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Listeria monocytogenes in truffle salami

Truffle salami products from Italy have been found to contain high levels of the pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The presence of this bacterium poses a serious risk to consumers who eat these products. These…

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

RASFFSerious risk

Allergen soya in French not mentioned on the label of chocolate from Belgium

The EU alert reports that a Belgian chocolate product sold in France contains soy but the allergen was not declared on the label. The issue was identified by the company itself and is considered a serious risk. The…

AllergensCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared allergens sesame and peanuts in tahini halva

The European Commission has issued a safety alert about tahini halva products from Iraq that contain undeclared allergens sesame and peanuts. These products were distributed to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Consumers who…

AllergensOther food product / mixed

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger Hrolan “22.5W FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The Hrolan "22.5W FAST CHARGER" USB charger poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. This can cause the user to receive an electric shock when using…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Eau de toilette LACOSTE “EAU DE LACOSTE” — risk: chemical

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste Blanc eau de toilette has been flagged as a serious risk because it contains the prohibited chemical ingredient BMHCA, which can harm the reproductive system and unborn child. The product, which…

ChemicalCosmetics

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger TREQA “TRAVEL CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

A TREQA "TRAVEL CHARGER" USB charger has been found to pose a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. This can cause the user to receive an electric shock…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger “20W USB-C Power Adapter” — risk: electric shock

A USB charger model "2W USB-C Power Adapter" poses a serious risk of electric shock because it lacks proper insulation between its circuits, potentially exposing users to live electrical parts. The product has been…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Squeeze toy Funny Toys — risk: chemical

The EU has issued a safety alert for certain Funny Toys due to excessive levels of DEHP, a chemical that can harm children's reproductive systems. The toy does not comply with EU safety regulations and may pose a…

ChemicalToys

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger TREQA “FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The EU has identified a serious risk with the TREQA FAST CHARGER USB charger due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. This means that users may receive an electric shock when using the…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger TREQA “Fast Charger” — risk: electric shock

The TREQA "Fast Charger" model CH-64 poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between circuits, potentially electrifying the USB ports and causing injury. The product is being recalled from…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger KAKUSIGA “Power Adapter” — risk: electric shock

The KAKUSIGA “Power Adapter” USB charger (model KSC‑1225) has been withdrawn from the market because it can cause electric shock. The device lacks sufficient insulation between its primary and secondary circuits…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment