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Austria

Alerts in which Austria appears as the notifying country, the country of origin of the product, or a country where the product was distributed (RASFF). 1,131 alerts in total.

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Autumn crocus in hay from Croatia

Hay from Croatia contains high levels of meadow saffron, a biological contaminant that can be harmful. The notification was made based on a consumer complaint in Austria.

Biological contaminantsFeed materials

RASFF

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

RASFF

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

RASFF

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

RASFFSerious risk

Detection of listeria monocytogenes in smoked cod

Danish authorities have detected Listeria monocytogenes in smoked cod, posing a serious health risk. The affected product has been distributed to several European countries including Austria, Belgium, Germany, and…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

RASFF

Pest infestation with moths and moth larvae in diced almonds

A pest infestation with moths and moth larvae has been detected in diced almonds from Spain. The affected nuts may be distributed in various EU countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Poland, and Spain…

Other risksNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFF

Fish bone fragments in cat feed

Denmark has issued a product safety alert for cat feed that may contain fish bone fragments, posing a potential risk to pets. The affected feed was distributed in several European countries but there are no reports of…

Other risksPet food

RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared allergen sulphites in boiled potato from Austria

Austria and Slovenia have issued a safety alert for boiled potatoes due to undeclared sulphites, which can be harmful to people with allergies. The product contains 78 mg/kg of sulphite, a level that could cause serious…

AllergensFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in organic dandelion leaves from Italy

The European Union has issued a safety alert due to the presence of Salmonella bacteria in organic dandelion leaves from Italy. These contaminated leaves may have been distributed to several countries including Austria…

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

RASFF

Staphylococcus spp. in cooked sausage from Austria

Cooked sausages from Austria have been found to contain high levels of Staphylococcus bacteria, which can cause illness. The presence of these bacteria

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

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in food supplement from Germany

A food supplement from Germany has been found to contain Salmonella bacteria. The product was distributed to Austria, Finland, and Germany. Consumers should check if they have purchased this product to ensure their…

Pathogenic micro-organismsDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFFSerious risk

Foreign bodies in protein bars from Germany

Protein bars imported from Germany have been found to contain foreign bodies, posing a serious risk. The affected products were distributed to various countries in Europe and beyond. Consumers are advised to check their…

Foreign bodiesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFF

To high intake of curcumin and piperine in food supplements from Austria

A food supplement from Austria containing high levels of curcumin and piperine has been linked to potential health risks due to excessive intake. The product is distributed online and was reported by Switzerland…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFF

Novel food CBD in tea from the Netherlands

A product called "Tee" from the Netherlands contains a novel food ingredient, cannabidiol (CBD), at levels exceeding 1780mg/kg. This has been detected during an official check in another EU country and no distribution…

Novel foodCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

RASFF

High level of CBD in fruit gummies from the Netherlands

Austria has issued a safety alert for fruit gummies containing high levels of cannabidiol (CBD), an unauthorised novel food ingredient, sold in the Netherlands. The product contains 185 ± 19 mg/kg of CBD and is not…

Novel foodConfectionery

RASFF

Gas formation in curry ketchup due to spoilage bacteria

An alert has been issued for curry ketchup that may produce gas due to spoilage bacteria. The product, made in Denmark, is distributed to Austria, Brazil, Faroe Islands, Germany, and Greenland. The alert, considered…

Other risksSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

RASFF

Presence of foreign bodies in butter biscuits

Butter biscuits from Switzerland have been found to contain foreign bodies, posing a potential risk. The biscuits were distributed to Austria and Germany based on reports from consumer complaints.

Foreign bodiesCereals and bakery products

RASFFSerious risk

Grayanotoxin in honey from Nepal, via the Netherlands

Honey from Nepal, distributed in Austria, Czechia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, and Spain, contains grayanotoxins at 64 mg/kg, posing a serious health risk. The Netherlands acted as the intermediary country, and the…

Natural toxins (other)Honey and royal jelly

RASFF

Unauthorised pesticides in cranberries from Slovakia

Cranberries from Slovakia were found to contain unauthorized pesticide residues, including tetramethrin and cyphenothrin, both exceeding maximum permitted levels. The products were reportedly removed from the market in…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFF

Detection of E. coli STEC in cheese

Cheese products from France have been found to contain E. coli STEC bacteria at a level of detection per 25 grams (maximum allowed is none). The affected cheese has been distributed across multiple European countries…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products