EU safety alerts in 2026

27 April 2026RASFF

overdose of alpha-amylase following a change in the volume of the vial

Notified by France · origin: France

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

27 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Presence of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) levels above the MRL in almonds from Spain.

Notified by Spain · origin: Spain

Biological contaminantsNuts, nut products and seeds

27 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

pesticides in Korean yuzu imported via the Netherlands

Notified by France · origin: South Korea

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

27 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Exceed maximum levels of hydrocyanic acid 56 ± 17 mg/kg in apricot kernels from Afghanistan

Notified by Latvia · origin: Afghanistan

Biological contaminantsFruits and vegetables

27 April 2026RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from Ukraine

Notified by Hungary · origin: Ukraine

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

27 April 2026RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from Ukraine

Notified by Hungary · origin: Ukraine

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

27 April 2026RASFF

3-MCPD and glycidol in snack product from Afghanistan via Belgium

Notified by Germany · origin: Afghanistan

Industrial contaminantsCereals and bakery products

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Perchlorate in kale from Spain

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Spain

Environmental pollutantsFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Acetamiprid in raisins (dried grapes)

Notified by Luxembourg · origin: Türkiye

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFF

DSP toxin (lipophilic toxins) in tellins

Notified by France · origin: France

Natural toxins (other)Bivalve molluscs and products thereof

24 April 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp. detected within processed animal proteins

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Ireland

Pathogenic micro-organismsAnimal by-products

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp in sesame seeds from Nigeria

Notified by Greece · origin: Nigeria

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Unauthorized colour Sudan I in chili powder from Lebanon

Notified by Greece · origin: Lebanon

CompositionHerbs and spices

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxins in groundnut kernels from Argentina

Notified by Greece · origin: Argentina

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

24 April 2026RASFF

Dioxins in spirulina powder (animal feed) from China

Notified by Germany · origin: China

Heavy metals and contaminantsFeed materials

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Foreign object: plastic in organic apricot pieces from Uzbekistan

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Uzbekistan

Other risksFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

MOAH in crackers from the Philippines

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Philippines

Environmental pollutantsCereals and bakery products

24 April 2026RASFF

Overpressure in food supplement jar from Switzerland

Notified by Hungary · origin: Switzerland

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

24 April 2026RASFF

Unauthorised additive Titanium Dioxide (E171) declared on label as ingredient in confectionary

Notified by Ireland · origin: Unknown Origin

Composition and additivesConfectionery

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxin B1 in Amazon nuts from Bolivia

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Bolivia

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

24 April 2026RASFF

Chlorates in xanthan gum from China

Notified by Italy · origin: China

Pesticide residuesFood additives and flavourings

24 April 2026RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chicken quarter meat, country of origin: Poland

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Unauthorised substance sildenafil in chocolate from Turkey

Notified by Germany · origin: Türkiye

CompositionCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

24 April 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp. in feed

Notified by Denmark · origin: United Kingdom

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials