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Non-compliant elevated level of E. coli in Razor Clams

An EU safety alert reports that razor clams originating from Ireland contain a high level of pathogenic Escherichia coli (780 MPN per 100 g), classified as a serious risk. The clams have only been distributed to Canada…

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

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Exceeding of MRL for pesticides in golden raisins or. india

An EU alert has been issued for golden raisins imported from India, reporting pesticide residues that exceed the maximum residue limits. The residues detected include carbendazim, cypermethrin, imidacloprid…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Acetamiprid in fresh peppers from Türkiye

Fresh peppers from Türkiye contain high levels of acetamiprid, a pesticide residue, at .437 mg/kg, which exceeds the permitted limit of .9 mg/kg. The product has been detained at the border in Bulgaria and is not…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

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Salmonella infantis in chilled chicken wings from Romania.

Chilled chicken wings from Romania, produced from corn-fed chickens, have been found to contain Salmonella infantis, a pathogenic micro-organism. These products are no longer available in the market according to…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Ruptura de la cadena de frío en alcachofas congeladas de Perú

Spain has issued a product safety alert for frozen artichokes from Peru due to a potential cold chain break, which could affect food safety. The affected products have not yet been distributed in the market and were…

Other risksFruits and vegetables

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Salmonella infantis in chilled marinated chicken drumsticks from Romania.

Some chilled marinated chicken drumsticks from Romania may contain Salmonella infantis bacteria, which can cause food poisoning. The presence of these bacteria was detected in a routine check by authorities in Czechia…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Mold in vegetable wraps, from Germany

The Netherlands has notified the EU about potential mold contamination in vegetable wraps originating from Germany. The risk level is classified as potential, and the notifying country (Netherlands) reports no further…

Other risksPrepared dishes and snacks

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STEC in goat milk kefir from The Netherlands

A type of bacteria called Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing has been found in some goat milk kefir imported from the Netherlands. This can cause serious illness if consumed. The affected products have been…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

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Violations on a dietary supplement website in the Netherlands

The EU has issued a safety alert regarding dietary supplements sold on a website in the Netherlands. The products, made in the US, have been reported to be available for purchase online. An investigation is under way…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Salmonella infantis in chilled chicken leg quarters from Romania

An official EU product safety alert has identified Salmonella infantis in chilled chicken leg quarters from Romania. The product, distributed in Czechia, is no longer on the market following the detection. The alert was…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxin B1 18 ppb in groundnuts from USA

The Netherlands has restricted distribution of a groundnut product (peanuts 38/42) imported from the United States after official market controls found aflatoxin B1 at 18 µg/kg and total aflatoxins at 20 µg/kg, both…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

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Salmonella Enteritidis in duck breasts from Poland

Duck breasts from Poland have been identified as containing Salmonella Enteritidis, a pathogenic micro-organism that is not permitted in the product. This serious safety risk was detected during official market controls…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Pesticides residues in Amaranthus from Togo

Amaranthus from Togo was found to contain pesticide residues exceeding EU safety limits, including clothianidin (0.27 mg/kg vs. max 0.01), omethoate (0.011 mg/kg vs. max 0.01), and thiamethoxam (0.26 mg/kg vs. max…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

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Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from Romania

Chilled chicken thighs from Romania, specifically the Fed Corn product, were found to contain Salmonella infantis, a pathogenic microorganism, in samples tested in Czechia. The contamination exceeds EU safety limits…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products