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Thiametoxam and Clothianidine in rice from Pakistan

Some rice from Pakistan has been found to contain high levels of pesticide residues. The rice, which was being imported into the EU, contained clothianidine at 0.050mg/kg and thiamethoxam at 0.011mg/kg, exceeding the…

Pesticide residuesCereals and bakery products

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Foreign object in salad

Notified by Denmark · origin: Netherlands

Other risksFruits and vegetables

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Detection of Salmonella in chicken drumsticks from France

Marinated chicken drumsticks from France have been found to contain Salmonella, a type of bacteria. Although the risk level is considered potentially serious, it has been noted that these products were distributed only…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Presence of Aspergillus flavus mould in white beans from Poland

White beans from Poland have been found to contain Aspergillus flavus mould, which can pose a potential health risk. The affected product has not been distributed to other EU member countries. The presence of the mould…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

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Salmonella en carne de pollo congelada de Brasil

Spanish authorities have detected Salmonella in frozen chicken meat from Brazil, exceeding permissible limits. The contaminated product has been intercepted at the border and has not reached the market.

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Salmonella Mbandaka in poultry blood meal from Spain

Poultry blood meal, a product for animal consumption from Spain, has been found to contain Salmonella Mbandaka, which is not permitted in any amount. This was detected during official market controls in the Czech…

Pathogenic micro-organismsAnimal by-products

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Salmonella Indiana in turkey meal (PAP)

A safety alert has been issued for turkey meal originating from Germany, where Salmonella Indiana was detected in a sample. The product is currently distributed in Finland. The alert indicates a potential risk but does…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

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Presence of foreign bodies in butter biscuits

Butter biscuits from Switzerland have been found to contain foreign bodies, posing a potential risk. The biscuits were distributed to Austria and Germany based on reports from consumer complaints.

Foreign bodiesCereals and bakery products

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Absence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from Sudan

The EU has issued a safety alert because sesame seeds from Sudan were found to be missing health certificates, which are required for import. The sesame seeds have not yet been sold in the EU market and have been…

AllergensNuts, nut products and seeds

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salmonella Enteritidis and Infantis in chicken breast from Romania

Chicken breast products from Romania have been found to contain Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Infantis, which are pathogenic micro-organisms. These findings exceed safety limits, posing a serious risk; the…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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foreign body in food supplement

A food supplement has been found to contain a foreign object in some batches. The affected products were distributed to the Netherlands and Belgium. Consumers are advised to check their products for any signs of…

Foreign bodiesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Rejection of Veneridae from New Zealand

Cyprus has detained a consignment of Veneridae bivalve molluscs from New Zealand at the border and decided that the product will not be distributed in the EU. The alert notes that the product is classified as no risk.

Other risksBivalve molluscs and products thereof

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Monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium in raw turkey meat from Poland

Raw turkey meat from Poland has been recalled due to the presence of pathogenic Salmonella Typhimurium monophasic and other Salmonella species. The risk level is serious, and the product is no longer available in the…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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MOAH in preserved anchovy from Vietnam

Preserved Ground Anchovy Mam Nêm Xay from Vietnam contains high levels of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH), exceeding the allowed limit. This poses a serious risk to consumers. The product has not been…

Environmental pollutantsFish and fish products

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Diclofenac in pork meat from Poland

Pork meat from Poland may contain residues of the veterinary medicine diclofenac at levels above what is permitted in the EU. This could potentially pose a risk to human health if consumed. The affected pork meat has…

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

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Salmonella spp. in poultry meat preparation from Brazil.

Frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious illness in humans. The contamination level exceeds EU safety limits. The product has not yet been…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

STEC in meat from the Netherlands

The EU has issued a safety alert about meat products from the Netherlands that may contain a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing, which can cause serious health problems. The contaminated meat…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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Clostridium Botulinum in honey from Spain

Spanish honey contains Clostridium botulinum, a harmful pathogen, at levels that exceed safety standards. This risk was identified through internal company testing in the Netherlands.

Pathogenic micro-organismsHoney and royal jelly