Sudan-4 in palmoil from Nigeria
An EU safety alert has been issued for palm oil imported from Nigeria because it contains the unauthorized dye Sudan 4 at a level of 79 µg kg⁻¹. The product is restricted to distribution within the Netherlands only…
Hazard · 3,477 alerts
Composition and additives
Unauthorised or excessive food additives, colours, novel foods without authorisation, or ingredients not allowed in food or food supplements (for example medicinal substances).
What it can cause
Effects depend on the substance — from allergic reactions to interactions with medicines or effects on the heart.
What to do
Do not use the product. If you take medicines or feel unwell, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.
Squeeze toy Funny Toys — risk: chemical
The EU has issued a safety alert for certain Funny Toys due to excessive levels of DEHP, a chemical that can harm children's reproductive systems. The toy does not comply with EU safety regulations and may pose a…
Cosmetic bag set ELEGANZA “TOILETRRY BAG SET OF 3PCS” — risk: chemical
The ELEGANZA "TOILETRRY BAG SET OF 3PCS" cosmetic bag set contains excessive bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) at 13.5% by weight, posing a serious health risk due to potential reproductive system damage and…
Plastic doll Abababy “Mermaid Girl” — risk: chemical
The plastic doll "Mermaid Girl" by Abababy has excessive levels of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in its arm and packaging, exceeding safe limits and posing a serious health risk due to potential reproductive system…
Nitrite (14 mg/kg) in frozen tuna from Vietnam
A consignment of frozen yellowfin tuna from Vietnam was detained at the Dutch border because it contained sodium nitrite, an additive that is not permitted in this product. The detected level was 21 mg/kg, exceeding the…
Maximum levels exceeded for ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds in white millet from France
A batch of white millet from France has been found to contain too many seeds from the ragweed plant, exceeding EU safety limits. This could potentially be a serious problem if ingested. The affected product is no longer…
Unauthorised additive titanium dioxide in the confectionary products from the UK
Unauthorised titanium dioxide was found in confectionery products from the UK, posing a potential risk. The EU has halted distribution to other member states to prevent further spread. The alert was triggered by a…
Unauthorised food additive titanium dioxide (E171) in cereal product from Poland
An unauthorized food additive, titanium dioxide (E171), has been found in a cereal product originating from Poland. The discovery was reported by Hungary based on a consumer complaint, although there is no distribution…
Unauthorised novel food ingredient; Calcium di saccharate from India
Slovenia has issued an alert for unauthorised calcium di saccharate from India, a food additive that has not yet been placed on the market. The product was detained at borders due to its unauthorized status as a novel…
Excessive selenium content in feed supplement for piglets from Belgium
A feed supplement for piglets from Belgium has been found to contain excessive levels of selenium, a potentially serious hazard. The product is no longer being distributed in the EU and was identified through official…
Too high content of zinc and unauthorized claims for food supplements from United Kingdom
A food supplement from the United Kingdom has been flagged for containing excessive zinc levels and making unauthorized health claims. The product, distributed online in Hungary, was reported following a consumer…
Inflatable toy Sinsay “Jumping Giraffe” — risk: chemical
The EU has issued a safety alert about an inflatable toy called the "Jumping Giraffe" from brand Sinsay. The toy contains high levels of a chemical called diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), which can harm children's health…
Teeth whitening pen Smilekit — risk: chemical
Notified by France · origin: People's Republic of China
Skin-lightening product Caro White “Lightening Beauty Cream” — risk: chemical
The EU has issued a safety alert for Caro White's Lightening Beauty Cream due to an excessive amount of kojic acid, which can cause harm to the thyroid system and skin sensitization. The product does not comply with EU…
Tattooing product PhiAcademy AQUA COLLECTION “AQUA COLLECTION BLACK SEA 0.34 fl.oz (10 mL)” — risk: chemical
The EU has identified a risk with a tattooing product, PhiAcademy AQUA COLLECTION "AQUA COLLECTION BLACK SEA", due to an excessive concentration of formaldehyde. This chemical can cause allergic reactions and may…
Unauthorised novel food ingredient in soft drink from Vietnam, via the Netherlands
A soft drink made in Vietnam and distributed to Germany contains an unauthorised novel food ingredient, which may pose a potential risk. The product has not been distributed from the country that notified the issue. The…
Nitrite (11 mg/kg) in frozen tuna from Vietnam
The frozen yellowfin tuna from Vietnam contains higher levels of sodium nitrite (17 mg/kg) than permitted, which is absent in permissible quantities according to EU standards. The product has been detained at the border…
Detection of unauthorized novel food (creatine malate) in a product from Poland
An EU safety alert has been issued regarding a food product from Poland that contains an unauthorized novel food ingredient called creatine malate. The product was found during official controls in some member states…
prohibited substance pancreatin and novel food kava kava (Piper methysticum) & velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) in food supplements offered online
Notified by Poland · origin: India, United States, Unknown Origin
unauthorized GMO 35 S terminator Nos in rice sticks
Notified by Italy · origin: China
Unauthorised use of bamboo in plastic tableware from China
Notified by Greece · origin: China
Identification of a prohibited ingredient (yohimbine hydrochloride) in food supplements offered online
Notified by Poland · origin: China, Unknown Origin
delta 9-THCB (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabutol) in jelly confectionery from the Netherlands
Notified by Czechia · origin: Netherlands