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Heavy metals and contaminants

Chemical contaminants such as lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, dioxins, PAHs, 3-MCPD or ethylene oxide above the limits set in EU law.

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What it can cause

Most of these substances accumulate in the body. The risk comes mainly from long-term exposure; some are carcinogenic.

What to do

Stop using the product and follow the instructions in the alert.

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

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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

Arsenic in a food supplement from Spain

A food supplement from Spain has been found to contain high levels of arsenic, exceeding the permitted limit. The product was distributed in France and Luxembourg before being stopped. The level of arsenic detected was…

Heavy metalsDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFF

Pet food supplements skipped veterinary checks at BCP

The EU has been informed that a batch of pet food supplements from the US was released for distribution in Romania without undergoing veterinary checks. This means the products may not have met EU safety standards. The…

Heavy metals and contaminantsPet food

RASFFSerious risk

Mercury in thawed swordfish fillets, flavored

Flavored thawed swordfish fillets sold in Italy contain mercury levels that exceed the legal limit, with a detected concentration of 2.2 mg/kg compared to the permitted maximum of 1 mg/kg. The product originates from…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

Glycidyl esters in oil from Spain

Refined avocado oil from Spain contains high levels of glycidyl esters, which are industrial contaminants that can be hazardous to health. The level found is above the permitted limit. No products are currently in…

Industrial contaminantsFats and oils

RASFF

Diclofenac in beef meat from Poland

Notified by Poland · origin: Poland

Residues of veterinary medicinal productsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

Safety GateSerious risk

Steam cleaner — risk: electric shock, fire

A steam cleaner model YX-602 poses a serious risk of fire and electric shock because its plug fuse lacks required granular filler, which can cause overheating, and it has accessible metal parts that may become live. The…

Electric shock, FireElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Passenger car Land Rover “Defender, Discovery” — risk: fire

The Land Rover Defender and Discovery models (production dates 20–31 January 2026) pose a serious fire risk due to a thinner-than-specified fuel tank wall near the inlet check valve, which may fail in a crash, leading…

FireMotor vehicles

Safety GateSerious risk

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

Safety GateSerious risk

Karaoke set “Wireless karaoke set” — risk: environment

The Karaoke set "Wireless karaoke set · Y2" contains solder with lead concentrations up to 0.82% by weight, posing an environmental risk. The product fails to comply with the RoHS 2 Directive restrictions on hazardous…

EnvironmentElectrical appliances and equipment