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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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Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin powder from Turkiye

The European Union has issued a safety alert regarding cumin powder from Turkey due to potential contamination with pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can pose a serious risk. The product in question has not yet been sold…

Natural toxinsHerbs and spices

RASFF

Thiametoxam and Tricyclazole in rice from India

French authorities have detained a batch of rice imported from India due to excessive pesticide residues. The rice contains thiamethoxam at .36 mg/kg and tricyclazole at .15 mg/kg, both exceeding the permitted limits of…

Pesticide residuesCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Undeclared allergen (crustacean) in cans of sardines in olive oil

An EU safety alert notes that sardines in olive oil from Portugal contain an undeclared crustacean allergen, posing a potential serious risk. The product was distributed in Spain following a consumer complaint. No…

AllergensFish and fish products

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

RASFFSerious risk

Excessive levels of rye ergot in wheat semolina and tapioca from France

Wheat semolina and tapioca products from France contain dangerously high levels of ergot alkaloids, natural toxins that exceed safe limits. The affected products have been distributed to several countries outside the…

Natural toxins (other)Cereals 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

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in fresh poultry meat from Poland

There is a potential risk of Salmonella Infantis in fresh chicken products from Poland. The bacteria was found in some samples of eviscerated halal chicken without giblets. The products were distributed to Germany and…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye

Dried figs from Turkey have been found to contain high levels of ochratoxin A, a type of mycotoxin. The levels detected exceed the maximum permitted limit set by EU regulations. The dried figs were detained at the…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Formetanate in fresh peppers from Türkiye

Sweet peppers imported from Türkiye contain high levels of formetanate, a pesticide residue, at .43 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum allowed limit of .1 mg/kg. The product has been detained at the border by Bulgarian…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFF

Ill presumably from consuming oysters from France

The Netherlands has issued a food‑poisoning alert concerning oysters originating from France that were distributed in the Netherlands and Sweden. The incident is classified as a potentially serious risk, and the product…

Other risksBivalve molluscs and products thereof

RASFF

Chlorpyrifos in ground turmeric

Some ground turmeric sold in various European countries contains higher than allowed levels of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide. The amount detected is 3 times the maximum permitted level. This product was distributed to…

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

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

Safety GateSerious risk

Passenger car Mitsubishi “COLT” — risk: injuries

Mitsubishi's COLT cars may have a problem with the ball joint nuts, which can cause unusual noises while driving and potentially lead to accidents if not fixed. This is due to an error in the tightening process during…

InjuriesMotor vehicles

Safety GateSerious risk

Teething toy Platube “Silicone Teether” — risk: choking

A teething toy called "Silicone Teether" from brand Platube has been recalled due to a choking hazard. The toy can be sucked too far into a child's mouth, potentially causing obstruction or blockage of the airway. This…

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