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Exceedance of aflatoxin in rice from India

Rice from India has been found to contain levels of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins that exceed the maximum permitted limits in the Netherlands. The detected levels are 6.7 µg/kg for aflatoxin B1 and 7.4 µg/kg for…

MycotoxinsHerbs and spices

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Unauthorised radiation of dried squid from China

German authorities identified dried squid from China that had been subjected to unauthorized radiation. The product is currently restricted to distribution within Germany following official market controls.

RadiationCephalopods and products thereof

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Yohimbine hydrochloride in food supplement from USA

The EU has issued a safety alert regarding a food supplement containing yohimbine hydrochloride from the United States, which poses a potentially serious risk. The product is distributed online, and the alert was…

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Illegal import of goods of animal origin from Thailand

Illegal meat and egg products from Thailand have been detected in Europe, containing porcine DNA through adulteration or fraud. These products have not yet reached the market.

Adulteration / fraudOther food product / mixed

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salmonella in poultry meat from Poland

Belgium has issued a product safety alert for frozen turkey meat imported from Poland due to the presence of Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds permitted levels. The risk is not considered serious, and there has been no…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Salmonella spp in chicken sausage

Chicken sausages produced in France have been identified as containing Salmonella bacteria, a serious health risk that exceeds the permitted limit of zero detections. The product was distributed to consumers in Monaco…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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plastic bowls with absorbent liners

Plastic bowls with absorbent liners from Belgium have been identified as potentially unsafe for food contact due to a company’s internal checks. These items are currently being distributed across other EU member states.

Other risksFood contact materials

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Methanol in strawberry spirit from Greece

An official check in Greece found that a strawberry spirit contained methanol at 1479.5 g per hectolitre of pure alcohol, above the permitted limit of 1000 g/hl. The contamination was judged not serious, but the product…

Chemical contamination (other)Alcoholic beverages

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Detection of pancreatin in a food supplement; country of origin: USA

Poland has issued a product safety alert for a dietary supplement imported from the United States, detecting pancreatin in the product. The supplement is sold online and distributed in Austria.

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye

Bulgarian authorities have detected high levels of aflatoxins in dried figs imported from Türkiye, exceeding permitted limits. The contaminated products have not yet been distributed to the market and are currently…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

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Salmonella spp in chicken meat from Poland

The EU has issued a safety alert regarding frozen chicken meat from Poland, which contains Salmonella spp., a pathogenic micro-organism posing a potential risk. The product was identified during official market checks…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Salmonella spp. in soya extraction meal from Italy

Italian soya extraction meal intended for animal feed has been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, exceeding the permitted limit. The affected product was distributed to Austria, Germany, and Slovenia as part of a…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

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yohimbine hydrochloride in food supplement

Poland has reported that a food supplement containing yohimbine hydrochloride poses a potential risk. The product, classified as a dietetic food or supplement, is marketed online and its country of origin is unknown…

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Salmonella Minnesota in poultry meat

Italian authorities have detected Salmonella Minnesota in a batch of Brazilian poultry frozen meat that has not yet been released to the market. The presence of this pathogen exceeds permissible levels, leading to the…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Salmonella Minesota in poultry meat from Brazil

Frozen poultry meat from Brazil was found to contain Salmonella Minesota, a pathogenic micro-organism. The product was detained at the border by Italy before being released to the market. The risk is classified as not…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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High levels of spoilage microorganisms in pasta

Austria has issued a safety alert regarding pasta products from Slovakia. The products are labeled inadequately and contain high levels of spoilage microorganisms, including Enterobacteriaceae, mesophiles aerobic…

Labelling absent/incomplete/incorrectPrepared dishes and snacks

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Unusual smell and taste in food supplement

The Netherlands has issued a product safety alert for a creatine food supplement that has been reported to have an unusual smell and taste, which is considered a potential risk. The alert is based on a consumer…

Other risksOther food product / mixed

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Pest infestation in organic lentils from Poland

Organic lentils from Poland were found to contain foreign bodies, posing a potential risk. Germany has halted distribution of the product following official market controls. The issue relates to pest infestation in the…

Foreign bodiesOther food product / mixed