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Salmonella in hazelnut paste from Turkey

A hazelnut paste originating from Turkey has been found to contain Salmonella, a serious pathogenic microorganism. The product is not being distributed from the notifying country following the alert. The notification…

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

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Histamine in mackerel from The Netherlands

Mackerel from the Netherlands has been identified as containing histamine levels significantly exceeding the legal limit, posing a serious health risk. The product was distributed in Belgium, but it is presumed to no…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

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Aflatoxins in pistachio crumble from the United States, via Italy

Pistachio crumble imported from the US and distributed in Germany contains high levels of aflatoxins, a type of mycotoxin that can be toxic to humans. The levels found exceed the permitted limits set by EU regulations…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

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Mercurio en atún rojo de Marruecos

Spanish authorities have issued a product safety alert for bluefin tuna imported from Morocco due to excessive levels of mercury, exceeding the permitted limit of 1 mg/kg. The exact distribution details within Spain are…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

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Ill presumably from consuming oysters from France

The Netherlands has issued a food‑poisoning alert concerning oysters originating from France that were distributed in the Netherlands and Sweden. The incident is classified as a potentially serious risk, and the product…

Other risksBivalve molluscs and products thereof

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Aflatoxinas en pistachos de Irán

Shelled pistachios kernels from Iran were found to contain aflatoxins, a type of mycotoxin, with levels exceeding the maximum permitted limit. Subsample A showed 14.2 μg/kg of aflatoxin B1, and Subsample B showed 10.4…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

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High content of mercury in swordfish fillet from Spain

Some thawed swordfish fillets from Spain have been found to contain high levels of mercury, exceeding the permitted limit. The affected products are no longer expected to be available for sale. The contaminated products…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

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Chlorpyrifos in ground turmeric

Some ground turmeric sold in various European countries contains higher than allowed levels of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide. The amount detected is 3 times the maximum permitted level. This product was distributed to…

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

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Foreign body (plastic piece) in bread from Italy

A plastic piece has been found in some batches of bread imported from Italy, which is being distributed in Hungary. The presence of a foreign body in food can be a potential risk to consumers' health. The distribution…

Foreign bodiesCereals and bakery products

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Undeclared pork DNA found in flavoured chicken offal from Brazil

A product imported from Brazil, described as chicken liver powder, has been found to contain undeclared pork DNA. This discovery indicates possible adulteration or fraud and was detected at the border by Italian…

Adulteration / fraudAnimal by-products

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Imazalil in pineapple from Costa Rica

Pineapple imported from Costa Rica and sold in Italy contains imazalil, a pesticide residue at .26 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum permitted level of .1 mg/kg. The product was released with information on its…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

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Listeria monocytogenes in truffle salami

Truffle salami products from Italy have been found to contain high levels of the pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The presence of this bacterium poses a serious risk to consumers who eat these products. These…

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

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Allergen soya in French not mentioned on the label of chocolate from Belgium

The EU alert reports that a Belgian chocolate product sold in France contains soy but the allergen was not declared on the label. The issue was identified by the company itself and is considered a serious risk. The…

AllergensCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

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Undeclared allergens sesame and peanuts in tahini halva

The European Commission has issued a safety alert about tahini halva products from Iraq that contain undeclared allergens sesame and peanuts. These products were distributed to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Consumers who…

AllergensOther food product / mixed

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger Hrolan “22.5W FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The Hrolan "22.5W FAST CHARGER" USB charger poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation between its primary and secondary circuits. This can cause the user to receive an electric shock when using…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Eau de toilette LACOSTE “EAU DE LACOSTE” — risk: chemical

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste Blanc eau de toilette has been flagged as a serious risk because it contains the prohibited chemical ingredient BMHCA, which can harm the reproductive system and unborn child. The product, which…

ChemicalCosmetics