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EU safety alerts — September 2026

Safety GateSerious risk

Building blocks toy Nina's — risk: choking

A toy called Nina's Building Blocks has small parts that can be a choking hazard for young children. These small parts are cylindrical in shape and have a protruding part that can also be swallowed. The EU is requiring…

ChokingToys

RASFFSerious risk

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin powder from Turkiye

The European Union has issued a safety alert regarding cumin powder from Turkey due to potential contamination with pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can pose a serious risk. The product in question has not yet been sold…

Natural toxinsHerbs and spices

RASFF

Thiametoxam and Tricyclazole in rice from India

French authorities have detained a batch of rice imported from India due to excessive pesticide residues. The rice contains thiamethoxam at .36 mg/kg and tricyclazole at .15 mg/kg, both exceeding the permitted limits of…

Pesticide residuesCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Undeclared allergen (crustacean) in cans of sardines in olive oil

An EU safety alert notes that sardines in olive oil from Portugal contain an undeclared crustacean allergen, posing a potential serious risk. The product was distributed in Spain following a consumer complaint. No…

AllergensFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp in sesame paste from Lebanon

Sesame paste from Lebanon has been recalled due to the presence of Salmonella spp., posing a serious health risk. The affected product was distributed to multiple countries in Europe and Norway, with the alert issued by…

AllergensNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFF

Unauthorised novel food CBD/CBG/CBN products on webshop from the Netherlands

The EU has issued a safety alert about unauthorised CBD/CBG/CBN products being sold online from the Netherlands. These products are not permitted as novel foods, and their safety for consumption is uncertain. They were…

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFF

Mold in gummy candy from China

Gummy candy from China has been flagged for potential mold contamination following a self-inspection by the manufacturer. The product was distributed across multiple European countries, including Austria, Belgium…

Other risksConfectionery

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken kebab from Poland

Frozen chicken kebab from Poland was found to contain Salmonella, a pathogenic micro-organism, during testing. The product, distributed in Switzerland, is part of a broader EU-wide alert due to its presence in other…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Formetanate in fresh peppers from Türkiye

Fresh peppers from Turkey contain formetanate pesticide residues at levels up to .95 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum permitted limit of .1 mg/kg. The affected batch has been detained during border control and is not…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared allergen (milk) in sausage from Spain

The EU has issued a safety alert due to a Spanish sausage product, Snack Sticks Chorizo, which contains undeclared milk allergen. This means that consumers who are allergic to milk may unknowingly ingest it and…

AllergensMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

RASFFSerious risk

Excessive levels of rye ergot in wheat semolina and tapioca from France

Wheat semolina and tapioca products from France contain dangerously high levels of ergot alkaloids, natural toxins that exceed safe limits. The affected products have been distributed to several countries outside the…

Natural toxins (other)Cereals and bakery products