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EU safety alerts — September 2026

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Milk proteins not declared on the label

The Italian authorities have issued a safety alert for meat products called "FUET" due to undeclared milk proteins on the label, which could cause serious allergic reactions. The product is distributed in Italy, and…

Food additives and flavouringsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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Mercury in thawed swordfish fillets, flavored

Flavored thawed swordfish fillets sold in Italy contain mercury levels that exceed the legal limit, with a detected concentration of 2.2 mg/kg compared to the permitted maximum of 1 mg/kg. The product originates from…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Türkiye

Some dried figs from Türkiye have been found to contain high levels of a toxic substance called aflatoxin B1. The level of this toxin is above the maximum allowed amount, posing a serious risk to health if consumed…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye

Greece has issued a safety alert for dried figs from Türkiye due to high levels of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins, which exceed permitted limits. The contaminated products have been detained at the border as they…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Detection of Salmonella in chicken Sausages from UK

The European Commission has issued a safety alert because frozen chicken sausages from the UK have tested positive for Salmonella, which can cause serious illness. The products were distributed to other EU countries and…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Aflatoxins in dried figs

Some dried figs from Turkey have been found to contain high levels of aflatoxins, a type of toxic mould. The levels exceed EU safety limits, posing a serious risk to consumers' health if they eat the contaminated figs…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

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Glycidyl esters in oil from Spain

Refined avocado oil from Spain contains high levels of glycidyl esters, which are industrial contaminants that can be hazardous to health. The level found is above the permitted limit. No products are currently in…

Industrial contaminantsFats and oils

RASFFSerious risk

Foreign bodies (metal) in salami from Italy

German authorities have issued a product safety alert for salami imported from Italy due to the presence of metal foreign bodies, posing a serious risk. The affected products are not currently being distributed in…

Foreign bodiesMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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Consignment of sauces prohibited for import

The EU has prohibited the importation of a honey mustard sauce due to unspecified reasons. The product was intended for distribution in several European countries, including Belgium and Germany. The ban is not…

Other risksOther food product / mixed

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Aflatoxins in grountnuts from Argentina

Groundnuts from Argentina contain high levels of aflatoxins, with detected amounts exceeding the permitted limits. The Netherlands notified this serious safety alert based on a company’s internal testing.

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

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Presence of datura in whole peeled tomatoes in juice

Some tinned whole peeled tomatoes from Spain may contain high levels of datura, a toxic plant. These products were distributed to various countries including Andorra, Armenia and others in Europe, Africa and the…

Other risksFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella infantis in chicken inners salted

Denmark has issued a safety alert for salted chicken inners originating from Poland due to detection of Salmonella infantis, which exceeds the maximum permitted level. The affected products have been distributed in…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Diclofenac in beef meat from Poland

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Residues of veterinary medicinal productsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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exceeded MRL for thiamethoxam in buckwheat grain from Russia

Poland has issued a product safety alert for buckwheat grain from Russia due to thiamethoxam pesticide residues exceeding the maximum permitted level. The detected residue is .26±.13 mg/kg, while the legal limit is .1…

Pesticide residuesCereals and bakery products

RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared allergens: eggs, fish, milk, and mustard.

A food product from the Netherlands contains undeclared allergens including eggs, fish, milk, and mustard, posing a serious risk. The product has been distributed to other EU countries, including Denmark, based on…

AllergensOther food product / mixed

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat-preparation from Brazil

German authorities have detected Salmonella in frozen chicken meat-preparation from Brazil, which exceeds safety limits. The product has not been distributed and was intercepted at the border.

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat-preparation from Brazil

A frozen chicken meat preparation from Brazil was found to contain Salmonella, with the bacteria detected in 25g while the maximum permitted level is not detectable in 25g. The risk level is serious. The consignment was…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Salmonella Isagni in PAP (feather and blood meal)

Finland has issued a product safety alert for processed animal protein (PAP) feed materials imported from Lithuania, as they contain Salmonella Isangi bacteria. This poses a risk since no level of pathogenic…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

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Exceedance of the MRL and ARfD in tomatoes from Spain

Spanish tomatoes were found to have acetamiprid pesticide residues exceeding maximum permitted levels (0.20 mg/kg and 0.16 mg/kg vs. 0.06 mg/kg). The product is no longer on the market following the notification by…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables