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Incomplite documentation for rice consgnment fro China

A rice consignment from China was detained at the Slovenian border due to incomplete documentation. The product, categorized under cereals and bakery products, has not yet been placed on the market. The risk level is…

Other risksCereals and bakery products

RASFFSerious risk

Chemical contamination of non-alcoholic beverages from Czechia

A batch of lightly carbonated mineral water from the Czech Republic has been found to have serious chemical contamination, with a pH level of 14, indicating high alkalinity and potential harm. The contaminated product…

Chemical contamination (other)Non-alcoholic beverages

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Salmonella spp. in rapeseed extraction meal from the Czech Republic

The EU has issued a safety alert due to the presence of Salmonella bacteria in rapeseed extraction meal imported from the Czech Republic. This product is used as feed for animals and may pose a risk to their health. The…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

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high content of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in nettle herbal tea

An herbal tea product made from nettle leaves, named "Pokrzywa. Herbatka ziołowa" and distributed in several European countries, contains high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, natural toxins that can be harmful to…

Natural toxins (other)Herbs and spices

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riscontro salmonella typhimurium, enteritidis e salmonella spp in carne di pollame origine Polonia/ Detection of Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, and Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat originating from Poland

Polish frozen duck breast fillets have been found to contain harmful bacteria, including Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis, at levels above permitted limits. The contaminated products were detected in…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Exceeding the Cadmium MRL in horse liver origin Romanian

Some horse liver products from Romania have been found to contain high levels of cadmium, a potentially hazardous substance. The levels detected exceed EU safety limits, posing a potential risk to consumers if ingested…

Heavy metalsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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Sulphite - too high content of

Estonian authorities have issued a product safety alert for raw shrimp in shells with heads, variety Vannamei 6-7, due to an excessive level of sulphites. The shrimp, originating from Ecuador and distributed in Estonia…

AllergensCrustaceans and products thereof

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Sensory changes in beef tripe from Poland

The European Union has issued a safety alert regarding beef tripe from Poland, which may have an abnormal smell. The product is no longer being sold in the market. This issue was reported due to a consumer complaint.

Organoleptic aspectsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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Presence of salmonella in mussels from Netherlands

Salmonella was detected in Frech mussels from the Netherlands, exceeding the permitted absence level in 25g samples. The risk is classified as serious due to the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms. Distribution of…

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

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Molds and changes in the organoleptic properties of dates from Iran

Dates from Iran have been found to contain high levels of non-pathogenic moulds (19 CFU/g) and altered sensory characteristics. These issues were detected through official market controls in Croatia, which also noted…

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

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bombage in canned fish from Ecuador

The EU has issued a safety alert for canned tuna products from Ecuador, which were found to contain nitrobenzene, a potential health risk. The products, imported into the EU through Poland, have not yet been sold in…

Other risksFish and fish products

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Salmonella spp. in frozen minced meat from Bulgaria

Frozen minced meat from Bulgaria has been found to contain salmonella bacteria, posing a potential serious health risk. The contaminated product is distributed only in Germany and was identified through official market…

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

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Product containing pancreatin - sold online

A dietary supplement called Super Enzymes contains pancreatin, which is a potential risk for people with certain medical conditions. The product has been sold online in Poland, where it was detected during monitoring of…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFFSerious risk

Hepatitis E in salami sausage from Germany

The European Union has issued a safety alert about salami sausage from Germany that may be contaminated with Hepatitis E virus. The presence of the virus was detected in a sample, but the source and severity of the risk…

Not determined (other)Meat and meat products (other than poultry)