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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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Residues of kanamycin in a feed additive from China.

A feed additive from China was found to contain residues of kanamycin, a veterinary medicinal product, exceeding the maximum permitted levels. The product’s distribution is restricted to Belgium following an official…

Residues of veterinary medicinal productsFeed additives

RASFFSerious risk

Pesticides residues in mango from Egypt

An EU safety alert has been issued for mangoes from Egypt after border controls detected pesticide residues that exceed the maximum permitted levels, including cyfluthrin, clothianidin, furmecyclox, imidacloprid…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Pesticide residues in Amaranthus from Togo

Amaranthus from Togo contains high levels of pesticide residues, specifically acetamiprid, exceeding the permitted limit. This poses a serious risk to consumer health. The affected Amaranthus is currently being…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in hazelnut paste from Turkey

A hazelnut paste originating from Turkey has been found to contain Salmonella, a serious pathogenic microorganism. The product is not being distributed from the notifying country following the alert. The notification…

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFFSerious risk

Histamine in mackerel from The Netherlands

Mackerel from the Netherlands has been identified as containing histamine levels significantly exceeding the legal limit, posing a serious health risk. The product was distributed in Belgium, but it is presumed to no…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

Allergen soya in French not mentioned on the label of chocolate from Belgium

The EU alert reports that a Belgian chocolate product sold in France contains soy but the allergen was not declared on the label. The issue was identified by the company itself and is considered a serious risk. The…

AllergensCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

RASFF

Salmonella in raw petfood from the Netherlands

Raw petfood for cats, dogs, and ferrets from the Netherlands contains Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds the maximum permitted level. This was detected during an official market inspection in Belgium.

Pathogenic micro-organismsPet food

RASFFSerious risk

Listeria monocytogenes in salmon fillet from the Netherlands

The European Union has issued a safety alert for salmon fillet products from the Netherlands due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The contaminated product was…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxin in shelled pistachios from Iran, via the Netherlands

Shelled pistachios from Iran, distributed via the Netherlands, were found to contain aflatoxin, a serious health risk. The European Union has halted their distribution in Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, and Slovenia…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFF

presence of mold in an isotonic beverage

An isotonic beverage called HYDRATE ISOTONIC BLUEBERRY FLAVOUR 5cl, produced in Italy and distributed in Belgium and France, has been found to contain mold. The alert was issued based on a consumer complaint, indicating…

Other risksNon-alcoholic beverages

RASFF

Abnormal smell and taste in mineral water from Germany

Mineral water from Germany has been reported to have an abnormal smell and taste, posing a potential risk. The product is currently distributed only in Belgium, following reports made by Belgian consumers.

Other risksWater for human consumption (other)

RASFF

Foreign bodies in cereal bars from the United Kingdom

A consumer complaint in Germany has led to an EU safety alert that cereal bars produced in the United Kingdom may contain foreign bodies. The product is considered a potential risk and has been distributed to many…

Foreign bodiesCereals and bakery products

RASFFSerious risk

Pesticides residues in dried black date from China

Dried black dates from China contain pesticide residues exceeding the permitted limit. The product contains anthraquinone at a level of .56 mg/kg, while the maximum allowed is .35 mg/kg. These dates have been…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in Mussels from the Netherlands

Mussels from the Netherlands have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria. This means that eating these mussels could pose a serious health risk due to the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms. The product is…

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

RASFFSerious risk

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

RASFFSerious risk

E coli STEC in french Brie cheese

French Brie cheese produced in Denmark has been flagged for the presence of E. coli O26, a pathogenic micro-organism that is not permitted in the product. The batch, identified as BRIE OF MELUN ST-FARON 1/2 AFF 1.5KG X…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

RASFF

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in organic spice mixes from Germany

Organic spice mixes from Germany have been identified as containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids, posing a potentially serious health risk. The products were detected during official market controls and had been distributed…

Natural toxinsHerbs and spices