Archive · 349 alerts
Groundnuts from Cameroon contain unauthorized pesticide residues, specifically chlorpyrifos, at a level of .14 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum permitted limit of .1 mg/kg. The product has been restricted to…
Dried figs from Türkiye contain higher levels of aflatoxins than permitted, with a measured total of 14.8 µg/kg compared to the maximum allowed level of 1. µg/kg. These products have not yet been distributed in the…
Ireland has rejected a shipment of Gummi King Omega-3 food supplements at the border due to potential safety risks. The product, originating from the United States and intended for distribution in Ireland, was not…
A recent EU safety alert reports that chili crushed from India contains aflatoxin B1 levels above the permitted limit of 5 µg/kg. Two separate tests found average concentrations of 9.0 µg/kg and 11.64 µg/kg, indicating…
Amaranthus products from Togo have been found to contain unauthorised and excessive levels of pesticides, including chlorpyrifos and acetamiprid. The distribution of these products has been restricted due to safety…
Oranges from South Africa contain unauthorized pesticide residues of glufosinate at 0.18 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum allowed level of 0.05 mg/kg. Distribution of the affected consignment is restricted to Belgium…
Notified by Czechia · origin: Poland
Fresh dill from Uzbekistan has been found to contain prohibited pesticides, profenofos and chlorfenapyr, at levels exceeding authorized limits. This product is no longer being distributed to other EU member countries.
The Netherlands has issued a product safety alert for rye contaminated with ergot, originating from Germany. This potentially serious risk affects feed materials distributed in the Netherlands.
Spain has issued a product safety alert for sardine (Sardina pilchardus) imported from Morocco due to potential cold chain disruption, which could affect the safety and quality of the product. The affected consignment…
A nylon serving spatula from China has been found to contain high levels of 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA), a primary aromatic amine that can migrate into food. The product exceeds the maximum permitted migration…
Spanish authorities have detained a shipment of frozen Ecuadorian shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) at the border due to concerns about potential cold chain disruption. The product has not yet entered the market, and there is a…
Polish spiced halal chicken tenders contain levels of doxycycline above the maximum residue limit (MRL), according to a notification from France. The affected products have been distributed to several European countries…
Fresh cassava (Yuca fresca) imported from Costa Rica has been found to contain cyanuric acid levels of about 91 mg/kg, which exceeds the EU maximum of 50 mg/kg. The product is considered a serious risk for industrial…
Chilled chicken meat from Ukraine has been found to contain Salmonella infantis, a type of pathogenic bacteria. The product is likely no longer available in the market after being identified during border control checks…
Hay from Croatia contains high levels of meadow saffron, a biological contaminant that can be harmful. The notification was made based on a consumer complaint in Austria.
An EU alert highlights the presence of Salmonella, a serious pathogenic micro-organism, in fresh Italian sausage from Italy. The contamination exceeds the permitted limit of absence in 10g of product. Distribution of…
A batch of pesto alla Genovese made in Italy contains a piece of glass, posing a potential risk to consumers. The affected product was not distributed outside the notifying country, which is France.
French authorities have issued a product safety alert for raisins imported from Turkey due to the presence of undeclared sulfites, which can be an allergen and pose a potential serious health risk to sensitive…
Limes imported from Brazil contain higher levels of unauthorised pesticide residues than allowed, including profenofos, chlorpyrifos, and chlorfenapyr. The Netherlands notified that the products are no longer available…
Pastry products from Peru have been incorrectly labelled. These products pose a potential risk and are currently not distributed in Italy, as they were detained at the border.
Notified by Latvia · origin: China
A product safety alert has been issued in France for lomo meat products imported from Spain due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful pathogen. The level of contamination exceeds permitted limits, posing…
Mussels farmed in Spain have been found to contain Escherichia coli levels exceeding safety limits. The product is no longer available for sale.