Necklace Shein — risk: chemical
Shein necklaces are being removed from online sales after a safety alert identified a high rate of nickel release (up to 0.88 µg/cm²/week). Nickel can trigger allergic reactions when the jewelry stays in prolonged…
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EU safety alerts — September 2026
Disposable electronic cigarette Elfbar “4in1 prefilled pod kit” — risk: chemical
The EU has found that the Elfbar “4in1 prefilled pod kit” disposable e‑cigarette contains an excessive 8 ml of nicotine‑containing liquid, creating a serious risk of accidental high‑dose nicotine exposure that is…
Disposable electronic cigarette O Pro by Insta “Insta O Pro Lemon Lime 20mg/ml” — risk: chemical
The disposable electronic cigarette "Insta O Pro Lemon Lime 20mg/ml" poses a serious risk because it contains an excessive 12 ml volume of nicotine liquid, which could lead to accidental ingestion of a toxic dose. The…
Disposable electronic cigarette Tick Tock “Mini 2000” — risk: chemical
A disposable e-cigarette called the "Mini 2000" from Tick Tock has been found to contain too much nicotine, which can be toxic if ingested or comes into contact with skin. The product does not meet EU safety standards…
Disposable electronic cigarette Vozol “Gear Ice & Sweet 50K Puffs” — risk: chemical
The Vozol Gear Ice & Sweet 5K Puffs disposable electronic cigarette poses a serious chemical risk due to containing an excessive amount of nicotine liquid (3 ml), which could lead to accidental high-dose nicotine…
Disposable electronic cigarette Vozol “Star 40000” — risk: chemical
Notified by Malta · origin: Unknown
Perfume “PERFUME MALL WOMEN’S EAU DE PARFUM” — risk: chemical
The perfume “PERFUME MALL WOMEN’S EAU DE PARFUM” has been withdrawn from the market because it contains benzyl salicylate, which is not listed in its ingredients. This undisclosed chemical can cause allergic reactions…
Aftershave lotion Neptune — risk: chemical
The Neptune aftershave lotion poses a serious chemical risk due to the unlisted presence of benzyl alcohol and several allergenic fragrances, which could cause allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The product does…
Hair cream Gürbent — risk: chemical
The EU has issued a safety alert for Gürbent hair cream, which contains formaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde can cause skin irritation and may increase the risk of cancer. The product will be…
Shipment of green tea from Serbia without accompanying documentation
A shipment of green tea from China has been detained at a Croatian border due to missing documentation. The product is still allowed to travel to its destination, but only under customs seals. The risk level associated…
Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A in drie figs from Türkiye
Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Türkiye
Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye
Dried figs from Türkiye contain ochratoxin A at levels exceeding permissible limits, with a detected concentration of 25.6 µg/kg compared to the maximum allowed level of 8. µg/kg. The product has been detained during…
Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye
Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Türkiye
Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in rawcured pork ham from Italy
Poland has issued a product safety alert for raw cured pork ham from Italy due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, which exceeds permitted levels. The risk is classified as serious, but information about where…
Flonicamid in cauliflower from Poland
Cauliflower originating from Poland and distributed in Austria was found to contain pesticide residues of flonicamid at levels significantly exceeding the maximum permitted limit. The product was identified during an…
Ochratoxin A in fried figs from Türkiye
Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Türkiye
metal piece in candy from Ukraine
A metal piece was found in candies from Ukraine, prompting a consumer complaint. The affected products are distributed in Czechia, Latvia, and Ukraine, with a potential risk to consumers.
almonella spp. in black sesame seeds from India
Poland has issued a product safety alert for black sesame seeds imported from India, which contain Salmonella bacteria. The contaminated seeds are allowed to be transported under customs seals to their intended…
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye
Dried figs from Turkey contain high levels of aflatoxins, which are toxic substances that can cause serious health problems. The levels found exceed the maximum permitted amounts set by EU regulations. As a result, the…
Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye
Dried figs from Türkiye contain high levels of ochratoxin A, a harmful mycotoxin, at 21.9 µg/kg, exceeding the permitted limit of 8 µg/kg. The product has not been distributed in the market and was detained during…
Ochratoxin A and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye
Dried figs from Turkey contain high levels of mycotoxins, including ochratoxin A and total aflatoxins. The levels of these toxins exceed the permitted limits set by EU regulations. As a result, consignments of these…
Salmonella in raw petfood from the Netherlands
Raw petfood for cats, dogs, and ferrets from the Netherlands contains Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds the maximum permitted level. This was detected during an official market inspection in Belgium.
Listeria monocytogenes in salmon fillet from the Netherlands
The European Union has issued a safety alert for salmon fillet products from the Netherlands due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The contaminated product was…
Filetes de panga congelados irradiados de Vietnam
Spain has notified an alert for frozen, irradiated panga fish from Vietnam. The product exceeds the maximum permitted radiation level of 5 ng/g wet weight and was detected during border control measures; however, it has…