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Delta-9-THC and delta-8-THC in jelly gummies from Netherlands.

The Dutch product safety authorities in the Netherlands have issued an alert regarding jelly gummies that contain unauthorized levels of delta-9-THC and delta-8-THC, with concentrations significantly higher than…

CompositionConfectionery

RASFFSerious risk

presence of cadmium in cleaned squid above the limits

The EU has issued a safety alert due to high levels of cadmium found in cleaned Patagonian squid from Italy, exceeding permitted limits. The contaminated product poses a serious risk to consumers' health. Distribution…

Heavy metalsCephalopods and products thereof

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Chlorpyrifos in raspberries from Poland

Polish raspberries containing unauthorized pesticide residues of chlorpyrifos at .18 mg/kg have been identified in Belgium and the Netherlands, exceeding the maximum permitted level of .1 mg/kg. The products were not…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxine B1 in Argentine groundnuts

Some groundnuts imported from Argentina have been found to contain high levels of aflatoxin B1, a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems. The levels of aflatoxin B1 in these groundnuts exceed the…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFFSerious risk

Pesticides above legal limits in fresh chili peppers from Perù

Fresh sweet peppers from Peru contained pesticide residues exceeding legal limits. Acetamiprid and lambda-cyhalothrin levels were 0.42 mg/kg and 0.40 mg/kg respectively, both above the maximum permitted 0.09 mg/kg…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

histamine in thawed yellowfin tuna steak

Thawed yellowfin tuna steaks from France contain dangerously high levels of histamine, exceeding the maximum permitted limit. This poses a serious health risk and distribution is restricted to Italy according to an…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

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Salmonella infantis in fresh chicken breast from Bulgaria

Some fresh chicken breast products from Bulgaria have been found to contain Salmonella infantis, a type of bacteria that can cause illness. The products were distributed in Italy and are no longer available for sale…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk farmhouse Camembert from France

Raw milk farmhouse Camembert from France was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic micro-organism, at levels exceeding the permissible limit of "not detected in 25 g." The product was distributed to…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

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Piece of plastic in a sausage from the Netherlands

A sausage product from the Netherlands contains a piece of plastic, posing a potential risk to consumers. This issue was reported based on a consumer complaint in Belgium, where the product is distributed, but there are…

Other risksMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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Salmonella enterica ser. Tennessee in rapeseed meal from Iceland

A batch of rapeseed meal from Iceland has been found to contain Salmonella Tennessee bacteria, which can be harmful if ingested. The presence of these bacteria exceeds the maximum permitted level. No further action is…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

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Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Slovakia

Dried figs imported from Slovakia have been found to contain high levels of ochratoxin A, a mycotoxin that can pose a serious health risk. The level of ochratoxin A in these dried figs exceeds

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

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Salmonella Drogana in poultry meat from Brazil

Italian authorities have detected Salmonella Drogana, a pathogenic micro-organism, in frozen poultry meat from Brazil. The contaminated product has not been released into the market and is currently under border control…

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

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STEC stx2 in pork muscle meat

Pork muscle meat from Lithuania has been found to contain Escherichia coli bacteria that can cause illness in people who eat contaminated meat. This product is not being distributed to other EU countries. The presence…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella enteritidis on Poultry meat from the Netherlands

An official alert from the Netherlands reports that Salmonella Enteritidis was detected in poultry meat, exceeding the permitted limit of “absent per 25 g”. The finding is classified as a serious risk and the product…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Pesticide residue in oranges from South Africa

Oranges from South Africa have been flagged for serious safety concerns due to pesticide residue levels that significantly exceed permitted limits. The contaminated consignment was released at the border in Belgium and…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

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Salmonella spp. in poultry meat from Brazil

A consignment of frozen poultry meat from Brazil was detained at the border in Italy after testing revealed the presence of Salmonella, which exceeds the permitted limit of zero per 25 grams. The product was not placed…

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products