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Allergens

An allergen (such as milk, egg, gluten, nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame, mustard or crustaceans) is present but not declared on the label, or is declared incorrectly.

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What it can cause

For people with a food allergy, even a small amount can trigger a reaction — from hives and swelling to anaphylaxis, which is life-threatening.

What to do

If you are allergic to the undeclared ingredient, do not eat the product. Other consumers are not at risk from the allergen itself.

General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.

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

RASFFSerious risk

Allergen soya in French not mentioned on the label of chocolate from Belgium

The EU alert reports that a Belgian chocolate product sold in France contains soy but the allergen was not declared on the label. The issue was identified by the company itself and is considered a serious risk. The…

AllergensCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

RASFFSerious risk

Undeclared allergens sesame and peanuts in tahini halva

The European Commission has issued a safety alert about tahini halva products from Iraq that contain undeclared allergens sesame and peanuts. These products were distributed to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Consumers who…

AllergensOther food product / mixed

Safety GateSerious risk

Aftershave lotion Neptune — risk: chemical

The Neptune aftershave lotion poses a serious chemical risk due to the unlisted presence of benzyl alcohol and several allergenic fragrances, which could cause allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The product does…

ChemicalCosmetics

RASFFSerious risk

almonella spp. in black sesame seeds from India

Poland has issued a product safety alert for black sesame seeds imported from India, which contain Salmonella bacteria. The contaminated seeds are allowed to be transported under customs seals to their intended…

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

RASFF

Sulphite - too high content of

Estonian authorities have issued a product safety alert for raw shrimp in shells with heads, variety Vannamei 6-7, due to an excessive level of sulphites. The shrimp, originating from Ecuador and distributed in Estonia…

AllergensCrustaceans and products thereof