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Alerts in which Italy appears as the notifying country, the country of origin of the product, or a country where the product was distributed (RASFF). 5,858 alerts in total.

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Salmonella in meat preparation from Italy

An EU alert highlights the presence of Salmonella, a serious pathogenic micro-organism, in fresh Italian sausage from Italy. The contamination exceeds the permitted limit of absence in 10g of product. Distribution of…

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

RASFF

a piece of glass in pesto made in Italy

A batch of pesto alla Genovese made in Italy contains a piece of glass, posing a potential risk to consumers. The affected product was not distributed outside the notifying country, which is France.

Foreign bodiesSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

RASFF

Pastry products incorrectly labelled from Peru

Pastry products from Peru have been incorrectly labelled. These products pose a potential risk and are currently not distributed in Italy, as they were detained at the border.

Other risksCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Salmonella typhimurium in laying hen farming

Organic eggs from Italy were found to contain Salmonella typhimurium, a pathogenic micro-organism posing a potentially serious health risk. The affected products are distributed in France, Germany, Italy, and Monaco…

Pathogenic micro-organismsEggs and egg products

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye

Bulgarian authorities have detected high levels of aflatoxins in dried figs imported from Türkiye, exceeding permitted limits. The contaminated products have not yet been distributed to the market and are currently…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

RASFF

Salmonella spp in chicken meat from Poland

The EU has issued a safety alert regarding frozen chicken meat from Poland, which contains Salmonella spp., a pathogenic micro-organism posing a potential risk. The product was identified during official market checks…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in soya extraction meal from Italy

Italian soya extraction meal intended for animal feed has been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, exceeding the permitted limit. The affected product was distributed to Austria, Germany, and Slovenia as part of a…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

RASFF

Salmonella Minnesota in poultry meat

Italian authorities have detected Salmonella Minnesota in a batch of Brazilian poultry frozen meat that has not yet been released to the market. The presence of this pathogen exceeds permissible levels, leading to the…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Salmonella Minesota in poultry meat from Brazil

Frozen poultry meat from Brazil was found to contain Salmonella Minesota, a pathogenic micro-organism. The product was detained at the border by Italy before being released to the market. The risk is classified as not…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Salmonella Drogana in poultry meat

Frozen poultry meat from Brazil was detained at Italy's border control due to the presence of non-pathogenic micro-organisms, specifically Salmonella, which is not classified as a serious risk. The product has not yet…

Non-pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Foreign object (glass) in a jar of tomato ricotta sauce

A jar of salsa tomate ricotta contains a foreign object, specifically glass, which could cause serious injury if ingested. The presence of the glass was reported to the authorities through a whistleblower notification…

Foreign bodiesSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

RASFF

Absence of health guarantees

Wild blueberries from Kosovo were detained at the EU border due to concerns about the absence of health guarantees. The product, which has not yet been released to the market, poses a non-serious risk according to the…

Other risksFruits and vegetables

RASFF

Salmonella enteritidis in frozen duck meat from Poland

Frozen duck meat from Poland has been found to contain Salmonella Enteritidis, a pathogenic micro-organism. The presence of this bacterium was detected in 25 mg per gram of product. No affected products have been…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Escherichia coli in a batch of clams from France

A batch of clams from France has been found to contain high levels of pathogenic Escherichia coli, exceeding the maximum permitted limit. The risk is classified as serious, and the contaminated product was distributed…

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in organic dandelion leaves from Italy

The European Union has issued a safety alert due to the presence of Salmonella bacteria in organic dandelion leaves from Italy. These contaminated leaves may have been distributed to several countries including Austria…

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

RASFF

Aluminium migration into aluminium water bottle

An aluminium water bottle from Spain has been found to have excess aluminium migrating into its contents at a level of 15.3 mg/kg, exceeding the permitted limit of 5 mg/kg. The product is distributed in France, Italy…

CompositionFood contact materials

RASFF

Salmonella Altona in soya extraction meal from Italy

The EU has issued a safety alert for soya extraction meal from Italy, which tested positive for Salmonella Altona, a pathogenic micro-organism. Distribution of the product from Germany has been halted following a…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

RASFFSerious risk

Label error on 150 g cooked ham sandwiches

A label error has been found on a product called "tramezzini prosciutto cotto 150 g" or 150g cooked ham sandwiches made in Italy. The product is only being distributed to non-EU countries and the issue was identified by…

Other risksPrepared dishes and snacks