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Alerts in which Belgium appears as the notifying country, the country of origin of the product, or a country where the product was distributed (RASFF). 1,906 alerts in total.

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Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk farmhouse Camembert from France

Raw milk farmhouse Camembert from France was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic micro-organism, at levels exceeding the permissible limit of "not detected in 25 g." The product was distributed to…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

RASFF

Piece of plastic in a sausage from the Netherlands

A sausage product from the Netherlands contains a piece of plastic, posing a potential risk to consumers. This issue was reported based on a consumer complaint in Belgium, where the product is distributed, but there are…

Other risksMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella enteritidis on Poultry meat from the Netherlands

An official alert from the Netherlands reports that Salmonella Enteritidis was detected in poultry meat, exceeding the permitted limit of “absent per 25 g”. The finding is classified as a serious risk and the product…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Pesticide residue in oranges from South Africa

Oranges from South Africa have been flagged for serious safety concerns due to pesticide residue levels that significantly exceed permitted limits. The contaminated consignment was released at the border in Belgium and…

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

RASFFSerious risk

Arsenic in a food supplement from Spain

A food supplement from Spain has been found to contain high levels of arsenic, exceeding the permitted limit. The product was distributed in France and Luxembourg before being stopped. The level of arsenic detected was…

Heavy metalsDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFF

Picoxystrobin in courgettes from Belgium

Belgian courgettes containing unauthorized pesticide residues of picoxystrobin at levels exceeding the maximum permitted limits have been identified and distributed to other EU countries, including France and the…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFF

Unauthorized food additive rowanberry extract from Belgium

The EU has issued a safety alert for rowanberry extract imported from Belgium, which contains an unauthorized food additive. The product was detected during an official inspection in Greece and is no longer being…

Composition and additivesFood additives and flavourings

RASFFSerious risk

Dimethoate in chopped red jalapeno from India

Some chopped red jalapeno peppers from India contain high levels of dimethoate, a pesticide that is not allowed in the EU at this concentration. This could be hazardous to consumers' health if eaten. The product has…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFF

Consignment of sauces prohibited for import

The EU has prohibited the importation of a honey mustard sauce due to unspecified reasons. The product was intended for distribution in several European countries, including Belgium and Germany. The ban is not…

Other risksOther food product / mixed

Safety GateSerious risk

Night light Luvion — risk: electric shock

The Luvion Automatic Night Lights have been identified as posing a serious risk of electric shock because their enclosure can open after impact, exposing live parts due to inadequate insulation, and they do not meet the…

Electric shockLighting equipment

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp in sesame paste from Lebanon

Sesame paste from Lebanon has been recalled due to the presence of Salmonella spp., posing a serious health risk. The affected product was distributed to multiple countries in Europe and Norway, with the alert issued by…

AllergensNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFF

Mold in gummy candy from China

Gummy candy from China has been flagged for potential mold contamination following a self-inspection by the manufacturer. The product was distributed across multiple European countries, including Austria, Belgium…

Other risksConfectionery

RASFF

Non-authorized GMO events in rice cakes originating from China

Rice cakes from China have been found to contain unauthorized genetically modified rice, which poses a potential serious risk. The products were detected during border control and have not yet been released into the…

Genetically modifiedCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Salmonella spp in rye from the Netherlands

The Netherlands has issued a product safety alert for rye due to the detection of Salmonella spp., a type of pathogenic micro-organism. The contaminated rye was distributed to other EU member countries, posing a…

Pathogenic micro-organismsCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Exceeding MRL in turmeric powder

Turmeric powder sold in France contains pesticide residues of chlorpyrifos-methyl, an unauthorized substance, at a level of .1 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted limit of .1 mg/kg. The product originated from…

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices