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Italy

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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RASFFSerious risk

PAH in dried smoked pangasius hypophtalmus from Myanmar

Dried smoked pangasius fish imported from Myanmar has been found to contain high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which can pose a serious health risk. The levels of PAHs detected exceed the permitted…

Environmental pollutantsFish and fish products

RASFF

Incorrect best before date in prepared dish produced in Switzerland

A vegetable preparation containing soy and almonds produced in Switzerland has an incorrect best-before date. This was identified during a market inspection in Italy, but there is no report of the product being…

Other risksPrepared dishes and snacks

RASFF

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

Salmonella enteritidis in fresh chicken breast from Poland

Some frozen chicken breast products from Poland contain Salmonella Enteritidis, a serious pathogen that can cause illness. These products were distributed in the EU and are no longer available for sale. The presence of…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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

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)

RASFFSerious risk

istamina in tonno congelato dalla Spagna

Thawed, marinated yellowfin tuna loin from Spain contains high levels of histamine, exceeding safety limits, posing a serious health risk. The product is no longer available in Italian markets following official control…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella enteritidis in chicken breasts from Romania

EU officials have found Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken breasts imported from Romania, posing a serious risk to human health. The bacteria were detected during official checks on the market in Italy. Importation of…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium and Strathcona in cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes from Italy have been found to contain Salmonella Typhimurium monophasic and Strathcona, posing a serious health risk due to the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms. The affected products were…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Presence of STEC *E. coli* in raw milk cheese

The EU has issued a safety alert regarding raw milk cheese "Casera valtellina DOP" due to the presence of STEC *E. coli* (shiga toxin-producing *E. coli*), identified in a sample from Italy. The product is distributed…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

RASFFSerious risk

E. coli en chirlas procedentes de Italia

Live clams from Italy have been found to contain high levels of E. coli, a serious pathogenic micro-organism. The European Commission has taken measures to remove these contaminated products from the market in Spain…

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

RASFFSerious risk

Mercury levels exceeding legal limits in frozen swordfish from Spain

Frozen swordfish products sold in Italy may contain high levels of mercury, a heavy metal that can be harmful to human health. The levels of mercury found in these products exceed EU safety limits. These products are no…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

RASFF

mercury in petfood from Thailand

The EU has issued a safety alert regarding canned pet food from Thailand containing mercury levels exceeding the permitted limit. Mercury was found at 1.3 +/- 0.3 mg/kg, surpassing the maximum allowed of 0.3 mg/kg. The…

Heavy metalsFeed materials

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis -salmonella infantis in chicken meat from Romania

The EU has issued a safety alert for chilled chicken breast from Romania due to the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella infantis, both pathogenic micro-organisms that are not permitted in food products…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Salmonella Hadar in chilled turkey cutlets from Italy

Turkey cutlets from Italy have been found to contain Salmonella Hadar, a harmful bacteria. The products are likely no longer available in stores, as they were removed from the market following official inspections…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products