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EU safety alerts — September 2026

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxin in groundnuts from the United States

Groundnuts from the United States contain high levels of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins, exceeding permitted limits. The Netherlands has restricted distribution due to this serious safety risk identified through…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Aberdeen in dried Moringa powder from Ethiopia

Finland has issued a product safety alert for dried Moringa powder imported from Ethiopia due to the presence of Salmonella Aberdeen, which exceeds permissible levels. The contaminated batch was detected at the border…

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxins in Argentine peanuts

A lot of Argentine peanuts was seized at a Dutch border control checkpoint after testing revealed high levels of aflatoxins. Aflatoxin B1 was measured at 8.4 µg/kg, far above the EU maximum of 2 µg/kg, and total…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in betel leaves from India

An official EU product safety alert has been issued for betel leaves from India after Salmonella was detected at a level above the permitted limit of not detected per 25g, with the risk classified as serious. The…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkiye

Dried figs from Turkey contain higher levels of ochratoxin A, a mycotoxin, than are allowed under EU law. The affected products were intercepted at the border before being sold to consumers. They have not yet been made…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat-preparation from Brazil

Frozen chicken meat-preparation from Brazil has been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds permitted levels and poses a serious health risk. The contaminated product has not yet entered the market in…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

Safety GateSerious risk

Steam cleaner — risk: electric shock, fire

A steam cleaner model YX-602 poses a serious risk of fire and electric shock because its plug fuse lacks required granular filler, which can cause overheating, and it has accessible metal parts that may become live. The…

Electric shock, FireElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Playpen Galactica “Play Pen with Play House” — risk: choking

The Galactica “Play Pen with Play House” playpen poses a serious choking risk because its suction cups can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. The product fails to meet EU Toy Safety Directive…

ChokingChildcare articles and children's equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Passenger car Land Rover “Defender, Discovery” — risk: fire

The Land Rover Defender and Discovery models (production dates 20–31 January 2026) pose a serious fire risk due to a thinner-than-specified fuel tank wall near the inlet check valve, which may fail in a crash, leading…

FireMotor vehicles

Safety GateSerious risk

Soft toy “Emotional Support Plant” — risk: suffocation

The soft toy "Emotional Support Plant" from China poses a serious suffocation risk because its thin plastic bag packaging can cover a child’s head and lead to choking. This product does not meet the Toy Safety Directive…

SuffocationToys

Safety GateSerious risk

Badminton set Sport Me “Easy Up Badminton” — risk: chemical

A badminton set from Sport Me called "Easy Up Badminton" contains dangerously high levels of the chemical DEHP in its plastic parts, which may harm reproductive health. This product does not meet EU safety standards and…

ChemicalToys

Safety GateSerious risk

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

The ORIGINAL "TRAVEL CHARGER" USB charger has been found to pose a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its circuits. This can cause the user to receive an electric shock from the…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment