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Alerts in which France appears as the notifying country, the country of origin of the product, or a country where the product was distributed (RASFF). 5,771 alerts in total.

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Delimination of meat pad from Germany

A meat pad from Germany has been identified as potentially unsafe based on a consumer complaint in France. The product is distributed to several EU countries including Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Poland…

Other risksFood contact materials

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

RASFFSerious risk

Detection of Vibrio vulnificus in a batch of shrimp from Vietnam

France has reported that a batch of shrimp from Vietnam was found to contain the pathogenic bacterium Vibrio vulnificus, exceeding the limit of non‑detectable per 25 g. The detection of this serious health hazard has…

Pathogenic micro-organismsCrustaceans and products thereof

RASFF

Animal of unknown origin

The EU has issued a safety alert about certain products of animal origin from the Netherlands. These products may pose a potential risk to consumers, but their exact nature is unknown due to their unclear origin. The…

Other risksMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

RASFF

Patulin in apple juice from Germany

German apple juice products have been found to contain high levels of patulin, a mycotoxin, exceeding the maximum allowed limit. The affected juices were distributed to France and the Netherlands, posing potential…

MycotoxinsNon-alcoholic beverages

RASFFSerious risk

E.Coli in mussels

Mussels from Spain have been found to contain high levels of pathogenic E. coli bacteria in France and Malaysia, posing a serious health risk. The contamination levels detected are 33 npp/1g and 49npp/1g MPN/1g…

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

RASFFSerious risk

Detection of salmonella in poultry-based meat product

The EU has issued a safety alert for Merguez and chipolatas sausage products from France due to the presence of salmonella. The product was detected with this pathogen during a company's own check. These sausages have…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared milk in chorizo/fuet snack from Spain

The Spanish-made Chorizo/Fuet snack sticks contain undeclared milk, which is a serious risk for people with dairy allergies. The product has been found to be distributed in France and Italy. The manufacturer identified…

AllergensPrepared dishes and snacks

RASFF

Salmonella detected in sesame paste

Salmonella has been detected in sesame paste from Spain, distributed in France. The risk is considered potentially serious, and distribution of the product is restricted within France following official market controls.

AllergensConfectionery

RASFF

Salmonella in poultry sausages

An EU safety alert reports that non‑pathogenic Salmonella was detected in poultry sausages at a level of 25 g, exceeding the limit of “not detected”. The product, originating in France, has been distributed to Belgium…

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonelle detected in a chicken-based product

A chicken-based product from Poland was found to contain non-pathogenic micro-organisms, specifically Salmonella, exceeding the maximum allowed limit. Distribution is restricted to France due to the serious risk posed…

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Thiametoxam and Clothianidine in rice from Pakistan

Some rice from Pakistan has been found to contain high levels of pesticide residues. The rice, which was being imported into the EU, contained clothianidine at 0.050mg/kg and thiamethoxam at 0.011mg/kg, exceeding the…

Pesticide residuesCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Detection of Salmonella in chicken drumsticks from France

Marinated chicken drumsticks from France have been found to contain Salmonella, a type of bacteria. Although the risk level is considered potentially serious, it has been noted that these products were distributed only…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Presence of aluminium particles in powdered sugar.

An official EU product safety alert has been issued for powdered sugar from France due to the presence of aluminum particles, which is considered a potentially serious risk. The affected products have been distributed…

Other risksSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

RASFF

Nitrates in fresh spinach from Spain

Fresh spinach from Spain has been found to contain high levels of nitrates, exceeding the maximum permitted limit of 3500 mg/kg (ppm). The detected level was 4156 +/- 499 mg/kg (ppm), posing a potential health risk. The…

Environmental pollutantsFruits and vegetables

RASFF

Presence of Morelle in frozen vegetables

The EU has issued a product safety alert about certain frozen vegetables from France that may contain high levels of natural toxins. The affected products were distributed to several countries outside the EU and are not…

Natural toxins (other)Fruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

histamine in thawed yellowfin tuna steak

Thawed yellowfin tuna steaks from France contain dangerously high levels of histamine, exceeding the maximum permitted limit. This poses a serious health risk and distribution is restricted to Italy according to an…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

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