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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 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

Undeclared allergen (milk) in sausage from Spain

The EU has issued a safety alert due to a Spanish sausage product, Snack Sticks Chorizo, which contains undeclared milk allergen. This means that consumers who are allergic to milk may unknowingly ingest it and…

AllergensMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis and Infantis in chicken meat from Romanian

Chicken breasts from Romania have been found to contain Salmonella Enteritidis and Infantis bacteria, which can cause serious illness. The presence of these bacteria exceeds the permitted limit. The product is no longer…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

aflatoxins B1 in shelled pistachios from USA , via Türkiye

The EU has received a notification about shelled pistachios from the USA that contain high levels of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins, which are mycotoxins considered serious health hazards. The product has not yet…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

RASFF

OGM non autorizzato in dischetti di riso soffiato piccante origine Cina

Some packets of spicy puffed rice from China may contain genetically modified ingredients not approved in the EU. The presence of an unauthorised genetically modified substance, called Terminatore NOS, was detected in a…

Genetically modifiedCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Salmonella spp in rye from the Netherlands

The Netherlands has issued a product safety alert for rye due to the detection of Salmonella spp., a type of pathogenic micro-organism. The contaminated rye was distributed to other EU member countries, posing a…

Pathogenic micro-organismsCereals and bakery products

RASFFSerious risk

PAH in dried smoked shrimp from Myanmar

Dried smoked shrimp from Myanmar contains high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), exceeding maximum permitted limits. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons heavy were found at 49 ±17 µg/kg (allowed: 2 µg/kg)…

Environmental pollutantsCrustaceans and products thereof

RASFF

Imazalil e Tiabendazolo in KIWI

An alert has been issued for kiwi fruit from Chile, indicating that pesticide residues of imazalil and thiabendazole were found above the EU maximum limits. The levels detected were 0.046 mg/kg for imazalil and 0.023…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

aflatoxins in shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan

Shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan contain high levels of aflatoxins, a type of mycotoxin. The detected amounts exceed EU safety limits, with Aflatoxin B1 at 59 µg/kg and total aflatoxins at 68 µg/kg, while the maximum…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFFSerious risk

Histamine above limits in anchovy fillets in oil

Some anchovy fillets in oil sold in the EU have high levels of histamine, a substance that can cause food poisoning. Histamine levels are above the maximum permitted limit of 400mg/kg. The affected products were…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxins in pistachio crumble from the United States, via Italy

Pistachio crumble imported from the US and distributed in Germany contains high levels of aflatoxins, a type of mycotoxin that can be toxic to humans. The levels found exceed the permitted limits set by EU regulations…

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFF

Foreign body (plastic piece) in bread from Italy

A plastic piece has been found in some batches of bread imported from Italy, which is being distributed in Hungary. The presence of a foreign body in food can be a potential risk to consumers' health. The distribution…

Foreign bodiesCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Undeclared pork DNA found in flavoured chicken offal from Brazil

A product imported from Brazil, described as chicken liver powder, has been found to contain undeclared pork DNA. This discovery indicates possible adulteration or fraud and was detected at the border by Italian…

Adulteration / fraudAnimal by-products

RASFF

Imazalil in pineapple from Costa Rica

Pineapple imported from Costa Rica and sold in Italy contains imazalil, a pesticide residue at .26 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum permitted level of .1 mg/kg. The product was released with information on its…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Listeria monocytogenes in truffle salami

Truffle salami products from Italy have been found to contain high levels of the pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The presence of this bacterium poses a serious risk to consumers who eat these products. These…

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

Safety GateSerious risk

Eau de cologne SANRIO CO. LTD “Hello Kitty” — risk: chemical

The EU has identified a serious risk in an eau de cologne called "Hello Kitty" from SANRIO CO. LTD due to the presence of a prohibited chemical that may harm the reproductive system and cause skin sensitization. This…

ChemicalCosmetics

RASFFSerious risk

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in rawcured pork ham from Italy

Poland has issued a product safety alert for raw cured pork ham from Italy due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, which exceeds permitted levels. The risk is classified as serious, but information about where…

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

RASFF

presence of mold in an isotonic beverage

An isotonic beverage called HYDRATE ISOTONIC BLUEBERRY FLAVOUR 5cl, produced in Italy and distributed in Belgium and France, has been found to contain mold. The alert was issued based on a consumer complaint, indicating…

Other risksNon-alcoholic beverages