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RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxins in grountnuts from Argentina

Groundnuts from Argentina contain high levels of aflatoxins, with detected amounts exceeding the permitted limits. The Netherlands notified this serious safety alert based on a company’s internal testing.

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFFSerious risk

Presence of datura in whole peeled tomatoes in juice

Some tinned whole peeled tomatoes from Spain may contain high levels of datura, a toxic plant. These products were distributed to various countries including Andorra, Armenia and others in Europe, Africa and the…

Other risksFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella infantis in chicken inners salted

Denmark has issued a safety alert for salted chicken inners originating from Poland due to detection of Salmonella infantis, which exceeds the maximum permitted level. The affected products have been distributed in…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Diclofenac in beef meat from Poland

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

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

RASFF

exceeded MRL for thiamethoxam in buckwheat grain from Russia

Poland has issued a product safety alert for buckwheat grain from Russia due to thiamethoxam pesticide residues exceeding the maximum permitted level. The detected residue is .26±.13 mg/kg, while the legal limit is .1…

Pesticide residuesCereals and bakery products

RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared allergens: eggs, fish, milk, and mustard.

A food product from the Netherlands contains undeclared allergens including eggs, fish, milk, and mustard, posing a serious risk. The product has been distributed to other EU countries, including Denmark, based on…

AllergensOther food product / mixed

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat-preparation from Brazil

German authorities have detected Salmonella in frozen chicken meat-preparation from Brazil, which exceeds safety limits. The product has not been distributed and was intercepted at the border.

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat-preparation from Brazil

A frozen chicken meat preparation from Brazil was found to contain Salmonella, with the bacteria detected in 25g while the maximum permitted level is not detectable in 25g. The risk level is serious. The consignment was…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Salmonella Isagni in PAP (feather and blood meal)

Finland has issued a product safety alert for processed animal protein (PAP) feed materials imported from Lithuania, as they contain Salmonella Isangi bacteria. This poses a risk since no level of pathogenic…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

RASFFSerious risk

Exceedance of the MRL and ARfD in tomatoes from Spain

Spanish tomatoes were found to have acetamiprid pesticide residues exceeding maximum permitted levels (0.20 mg/kg and 0.16 mg/kg vs. 0.06 mg/kg). The product is no longer on the market following the notification by…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

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