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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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RASFFSerious risk

excessive ochratoxin A in french dried ham

French dried ham sold in Madagascar contains dangerously high levels of ochratoxin A, a harmful mycotoxin. The detected level is 116 µg/kg, far exceeding the permitted limit of 3 µg/kg, posing serious health risks to…

MycotoxinsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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

unauthorised additive ethoxyquin in feed

The EU has identified fish powder feed contaminated with the unauthorised additive ethoxyquin, which is not permitted in animal feed. The presence of this additive poses a potential risk to animal health. The product…

Feed additivesFeed materials

RASFFSerious risk

listeria in dried beef

Dried beef products from France contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that was detected during company testing. These products have been distributed to Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo…

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

RASFFSerious risk

Detection of Salmonella in chicken Sausages from UK

The European Commission has issued a safety alert because frozen chicken sausages from the UK have tested positive for Salmonella, which can cause serious illness. The products were distributed to other EU countries and…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Presence of datura in whole peeled tomatoes in juice

Some tinned whole peeled tomatoes from Spain may contain high levels of datura, a toxic plant. These products were distributed to various countries including Andorra, Armenia and others in Europe, Africa and the…

Other risksFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Exceedance of the MRL and ARfD in tomatoes from Spain

Spanish tomatoes were found to have acetamiprid pesticide residues exceeding maximum permitted levels (0.20 mg/kg and 0.16 mg/kg vs. 0.06 mg/kg). The product is no longer on the market following the notification by…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in betel leaves from India

An official EU product safety alert has been issued for betel leaves from India after Salmonella was detected at a level above the permitted limit of not detected per 25g, with the risk classified as serious. The…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkiye

Dried figs from Turkey contain higher levels of ochratoxin A, a mycotoxin, than are allowed under EU law. The affected products were intercepted at the border before being sold to consumers. They have not yet been made…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

Safety GateSerious risk

Raincoat hello hossy “Poncho” — risk: strangulation

A raincoat called "Poncho" sold in various designs and sizes has long drawstrings that can become trapped around a child's neck, posing a serious risk of strangulation. The product does not meet EU safety standards…

StrangulationClothing, textiles and fashion items