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Spain

Alerts in which Spain appears as the notifying country, the country of origin of the product, or a country where the product was distributed (RASFF). 3,513 alerts in total.

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Increased intake of beta-alanine from food supplements from Germany

Germany has issued an alert regarding food supplements for athletes that contain high levels of beta-alanine. These products have been distributed to Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Slovenia, and Spain, posing a serious…

CompositionDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella enteritidis en huevos procedentes de España.

Fresh eggs from Spain contain Salmonella Enteritidis bacteria at levels above the permitted limit. These contaminated eggs have been distributed to Portugal and Spain. The risk is considered serious due to the presence…

Pathogenic micro-organismsEggs and egg products

RASFFSerious risk

E.Coli in mussels

Mussels from Spain have been found to contain high levels of pathogenic E. coli bacteria in France and Malaysia, posing a serious health risk. The contamination levels detected are 33 npp/1g and 49npp/1g MPN/1g…

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared milk in chorizo/fuet snack from Spain

The Spanish-made Chorizo/Fuet snack sticks contain undeclared milk, which is a serious risk for people with dairy allergies. The product has been found to be distributed in France and Italy. The manufacturer identified…

AllergensPrepared dishes and snacks

RASFF

Salmonella detected in sesame paste

Salmonella has been detected in sesame paste from Spain, distributed in France. The risk is considered potentially serious, and distribution of the product is restricted within France following official market controls.

AllergensConfectionery

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella en carne de pollo congelada de Brasil

Spanish authorities have detected Salmonella in frozen chicken meat from Brazil, exceeding permissible limits. The contaminated product has been intercepted at the border and has not reached the market.

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Salmonella Mbandaka in poultry blood meal from Spain

Poultry blood meal, a product for animal consumption from Spain, has been found to contain Salmonella Mbandaka, which is not permitted in any amount. This was detected during official market controls in the Czech…

Pathogenic micro-organismsAnimal by-products

RASFF

Clostridium Botulinum in honey from Spain

Spanish honey contains Clostridium botulinum, a harmful pathogen, at levels that exceed safety standards. This risk was identified through internal company testing in the Netherlands.

Pathogenic micro-organismsHoney and royal jelly

RASFFSerious risk

Grayanotoxin in honey from Nepal, via the Netherlands

Honey from Nepal, distributed in Austria, Czechia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, and Spain, contains grayanotoxins at 64 mg/kg, posing a serious health risk. The Netherlands acted as the intermediary country, and the…

Natural toxins (other)Honey and royal jelly

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Typhimurium en pollo congelado de Brasil

Frozen chicken products from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella Typhimurium, a serious pathogenic micro-organism. The contamination was detected at a border check in Spain, where the products had not yet…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

High content of mercury in swordfish fillet from Spain

A Spanish thawed swordfish loin contains high levels of mercury, exceeding the allowed limit. The product has been detected through official checks and is no longer being distributed. It was imported from Spain and…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

RASFF

Presence of aluminium particles in powdered sugar.

An official EU product safety alert has been issued for powdered sugar from France due to the presence of aluminum particles, which is considered a potentially serious risk. The affected products have been distributed…

Other risksSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

RASFF

Nitrates in fresh spinach from Spain

Fresh spinach from Spain has been found to contain high levels of nitrates, exceeding the maximum permitted limit of 3500 mg/kg (ppm). The detected level was 4156 +/- 499 mg/kg (ppm), posing a potential health risk. The…

Environmental pollutantsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

presence of cadmium in cleaned squid above the limits

The EU has issued a safety alert due to high levels of cadmium found in cleaned Patagonian squid from Italy, exceeding permitted limits. The contaminated product poses a serious risk to consumers' health. Distribution…

Heavy metalsCephalopods and products thereof

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella thyphimurium en pollo congelado de Brasil

Brazilian frozen chicken products have been found to contain Salmonella typhimurium, a pathogenic micro-organism, at levels exceeding safety standards. The contaminated products were detected during border control in…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFF

Hojas secas de fenogreco en mezclas de especias de India

Spain has issued a product safety alert for fenugreek leaves included in spice mixes imported from India. The notification was made through border control after a shipment was detained, but there is no report of…

Other risksHerbs and spices

RASFFSerious risk

Presencia de aditivo E-160b por encima del LMR en Jalebi Mix de India

The EU has issued a safety alert for Jalebi Mix from India due to excessive levels of the food additive E-160b, which may pose a serious health risk. The product was detained at the border in Spain and is no longer…

Other risksOther food product / mixed

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