Ochratoxin A in dried figs paste from Türkiye
Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Türkiye
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EU safety alerts in 2026
a product containing a prohibited ingredient—pancreatin—sold online
An online product containing prohibited pancreatin, marketed as a digestive enzyme and probiotic supplement, has been identified as a potential risk. The product, categorized under dietetic foods, is being distributed…
Formetanate in fresh peppers from Türkiye
Sweet peppers imported from Türkiye contain high levels of formetanate, a pesticide residue, at .43 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum allowed limit of .1 mg/kg. The product has been detained at the border by Bulgarian…
Presence of Centrimonium Chloride in Tea originating from China and dispatched from UK
Maltese authorities have detected the presence of cetrimonium chloride, an industrial contaminant, in tea imported from China. The concentration found is .86 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted level of .1 mg/kg, and…
Presence of Centrimonium Chloride in Tea originating from China and dispatched from UK
Tea originating from China has been found to contain a chemical called cetrimonium chloride, which is not allowed in food at levels above 0.01mg/kg. The affected tea was being distributed in Malta and had previously…
Acetamiprid and unauthorised substance oxamyl in okra from Jordan
Notified by Germany · origin: Jordan
Exceedance of the maximum level for ochratoxin A in raisins from Uzbekistan)
Notified by Poland · origin: Uzbekistan
High results for pesticides for granadilla from Colombia
Tests have found high levels of pesticide residues in granadilla imports from Colombia. The level of flonicamid detected exceeds the maximum permitted amount, posing a potential risk to consumers. The affected products…
Imazalil e Tiabendazolo in KIWI
An alert has been issued for kiwi fruit from Chile, indicating that pesticide residues of imazalil and thiabendazole were found above the EU maximum limits. The levels detected were 0.046 mg/kg for imazalil and 0.023…
aflatoxins in shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan
Shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan contain high levels of aflatoxins, a type of mycotoxin. The detected amounts exceed EU safety limits, with Aflatoxin B1 at 59 µg/kg and total aflatoxins at 68 µg/kg, while the maximum…
Histamine above limits in anchovy fillets in oil
Some anchovy fillets in oil sold in the EU have high levels of histamine, a substance that can cause food poisoning. Histamine levels are above the maximum permitted limit of 400mg/kg. The affected products were…
Salmonella spp. in fishmeal from Mauritania
Spain has issued a safety alert for fishmeal imported from Mauritania due to the detection of Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds permissible levels. The affected product is currently not distributed within Spain, and…
Illegal import of goods of animal origin from Thailand
The EU has issued a safety alert about meat products imported from Thailand, which have been found to contain both porcine and poultry DNA. This suggests that the products may be adulterated or mislabelled. The products…
Prohibited ingredient (Piper methysticum) in food supplements offered online
The European Union has issued a safety alert about certain food supplements sold online that contain the ingredient Piper methysticum, which is prohibited in some EU countries. The supplements were imported from China…
Residues of kanamycin in a feed additive from China.
A feed additive from China was found to contain residues of kanamycin, a veterinary medicinal product, exceeding the maximum permitted levels. The product’s distribution is restricted to Belgium following an official…
Aflatoxinas en pistachos de Irán
Some shelled pistachios from Iran contain high levels of aflatoxins, which can be hazardous to human health. The aflatoxin levels in these pistachios exceed the maximum permitted limits set by EU regulations. These…
Ruptura de la cadena de frío en carne de pollo congelada de Brasil
A Brazilian company has exported frozen chicken legs to Europe that may have been stored at an unsafe temperature during transport. The products were intercepted at a European border before they reached the market, and…
Filetes de panga congelados de Vietnam
A batch of frozen pangasianodon fish from Vietnam has been detained at the border due to unauthorized irradiation, exceeding EU safety limits. The product has not yet entered the European market and is currently being…
migración total por encima el límite establecido en platos de plástico de Turquía
Notified by Spain · origin: Türkiye
Chlorpyrifos in spice mix from India
Notified by Spain · origin: India
Chlorpyrifos in organic bananas, from Ecuador
Organic bananas from Ecuador contain unauthorized pesticide residues of chlorpyrifos at a level of .23 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted limit of .1 mg/kg. The affected bananas have been distributed to Germany and…
Pesticides residues in mango from Egypt
An EU safety alert has been issued for mangoes from Egypt after border controls detected pesticide residues that exceed the maximum permitted levels, including cyfluthrin, clothianidin, furmecyclox, imidacloprid…
Eggs from a Dutch stable that tested positive for Salmonella
Eggs from a Dutch stable have been recalled because they tested positive for Salmonella, posing a serious health risk. The affected eggs are no longer available in the market and the recall was initiated based on…
Pesticide residues in Amaranthus from Togo
Amaranthus from Togo contains high levels of pesticide residues, specifically acetamiprid, exceeding the permitted limit. This poses a serious risk to consumer health. The affected Amaranthus is currently being…