EU safety alerts in 2026

17 April 2026RASFF

Glycidyl ester in cup noodles from Hong Kong

Notified by Denmark · origin: Hong Kong

Industrial contaminantsPrepared dishes and snacks

17 April 2026RASFF

Detection of an unauthorized GMO (flax) in protein wraps

Notified by France · origin: Belgium, Canada, Kazakhstan, Netherlands

Genetically modifiedCereals and bakery products

17 April 2026RASFF

Cadmium were detected in Hass avocados

Notified by France · origin: Peru

Heavy metalsFruits and vegetables

17 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen sautéed chicken

Notified by France · origin: Slovakia

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

17 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

High levels of DSP (okadaic acid and dinophysistoxins) in coquinas (donax trunculus) from Portugal

Notified by Spain · origin: Portugal

Natural toxins (other)Bivalve molluscs and products thereof

17 April 2026RASFF

Lack of guarantee concerning salmonella in pork

Notified by Sweden · origin: Chile

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

17 April 2026RASFF

Detection of excessive sulphite levels in frozen whole shrimp (30/40)

Notified by France · origin: Ecuador

Food additives and flavouringsCrustaceans and products thereof

17 April 2026RASFF

Inidoneità tecnologica del prodotto vassoio per dolci prodotto in Cina/ Technological unsuitability of cake tray produced in China

Notified by Italy · origin: China

MigrationFood contact materials

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Carbon monoxide detector Extralink “Carbon Monoxide Smoke Detector” — risk: asphyxiation

Notified by Poland · origin: People's Republic of China

AsphyxiationConstruction products

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Deodorant C·THRU “Blooming Sense” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: France

ChemicalCosmetics

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Electronic cigarette cartridge FUMOT “SUPER ICE” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalChemical products

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Electronic cigarette cartridge FUMOT “SUPER ICE” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalChemical products

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Electronic cigarette cartridge FUMOT “SUPER ICE” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalChemical products

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Electronic cigarette cartridge FUMOT “SUPER ICE” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalChemical products

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Electronic cigarette cartridge FUMOT “SUPER ICE” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalChemical products

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Deodorant C·THRU “Coral Dream” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: France

ChemicalCosmetics

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Battery charger POWER PLUS — risk: electric shock

Notified by Finland · origin: People's Republic of China

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Soft toy Teddy Mountain “Peter Rabbit Plush Toy” — risk: choking

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: People's Republic of China

ChokingToys

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Expandable beads Comforder “Water Beads” — risk: choking

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: Unknown

ChokingDecorative articles

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Expandable beads “Gel Water Beads 50,000pcs” — risk: choking, injuries

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: Unknown

Choking, InjuriesToys

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Coffee maker Sokany — risk: fire

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: People's Republic of China

FireElectrical appliances and equipment

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Toy slime CRYSTAL MUD “Y.” — risk: chemical

Notified by Croatia · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalToys

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Drill Dayplus “DayPlus Cordless Drill” — risk: electric shock

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: People's Republic of China

Electric shockMachinery

17 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Handbag Kiabi “Sac besace femme avec bandoulière” — risk: chemical

Notified by France · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalClothing, textiles and fashion items