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Türkiye

Alerts in which Türkiye appears as the notifying country, the country of origin of the product, or a country where the product was distributed (RASFF). 1,762 alerts in total.

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Passenger car Mitsubishi “Colt” — risk: injuries

Some Mitsubishi Colt cars may have a faulty front axle control arm that could lead to loss of steering control, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The affected vehicles do not meet EU safety regulations for…

InjuriesMotor vehicles

RASFFSerious risk

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

RASFFSerious risk

Formetanate in fresh peppers from Türkiye

Fresh peppers from Turkey contain formetanate pesticide residues at levels up to .95 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum permitted limit of .1 mg/kg. The affected batch has been detained during border control and is not…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

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

Insufficient documentation for plastic food contact materials from Türkiye

The EU has issued a safety alert about plastic food containers from Türkiye because they don't have all the necessary documentation to ensure their safe use with food. The products haven't been sold in the EU yet, but…

Migration from food contact materialsFood contact materials

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

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in hazelnut paste from Turkey

A hazelnut paste originating from Turkey has been found to contain Salmonella, a serious pathogenic microorganism. The product is not being distributed from the notifying country following the alert. The notification…

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

Safety GateSerious risk

Hair cream Gürbent — risk: chemical

The EU has issued a safety alert for Gürbent hair cream, which contains formaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde can cause skin irritation and may increase the risk of cancer. The product will be…

ChemicalCosmetics

RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye

Dried figs from Türkiye contain ochratoxin A at levels exceeding permissible limits, with a detected concentration of 25.6 µg/kg compared to the maximum allowed level of 8. µg/kg. The product has been detained during…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye

Dried figs from Turkey contain high levels of aflatoxins, which are toxic substances that can cause serious health problems. The levels found exceed the maximum permitted amounts set by EU regulations. As a result, the…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye

Dried figs from Türkiye contain high levels of ochratoxin A, a harmful mycotoxin, at 21.9 µg/kg, exceeding the permitted limit of 8 µg/kg. The product has not been distributed in the market and was detained during…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxin A and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye

Dried figs from Turkey contain high levels of mycotoxins, including ochratoxin A and total aflatoxins. The levels of these toxins exceed the permitted limits set by EU regulations. As a result, consignments of these…

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables