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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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8 May 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Safety vest ZephyrCraft — risk: injuries

Notified by Germany · origin: People's Republic of China

InjuriesProtective equipment

8 May 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Baby carrier Aolso “Porte bébé Aolso respirant ergonomique” — risk: injuries

Notified by France · origin: People's Republic of China

InjuriesChildcare articles and children's equipment

8 May 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Lighting chain PomPom Galore Ltd “Rainbow Pom-Pom Fairy Lights with USB Cable” — risk: fire

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: United Kingdom

FireLighting chains

7 May 2026RASFF

Insufficient proper veterinary inspection of chicken livers

Notified by Latvia · origin: Poland

Parasitic infestationPoultry meat and poultry meat products

6 May 2026RASFF

unauthorised pharmacologically active substances in pasteurised liquid egg product from Poland

Notified by Czechia · origin: Poland

Residues of veterinary medicinal productsEggs and egg products

6 May 2026RASFF

Glycidol Fatty Acid Esters and Sum of 3 MCPD and 3MPCD Esters exceeding the maximum level in Corn Snack

Notified by Ireland · origin: Thailand

Industrial contaminantsPrepared dishes and snacks

6 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Foreign object: small metal fragments in cod nuggets

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Netherlands

Heavy metals and contaminantsFish and fish products

5 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

mercury in fresh swordfish fillets

Notified by Italy · origin: Sri Lanka

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

4 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Cadmium in avocados from Peru

Notified by Spain · origin: Peru

Heavy metalsFruits and vegetables

4 May 2026RASFF

residues of veterinary drugs in honey

Notified by France · origin: Ukraine

Chemical contamination (other)Honey and royal jelly

4 May 2026RASFF

Excessively high nickel content in pecan nuts from the Netherlands / Contenido excesivamente elevado de níquel en nueces pecanas procedentes de Países Bajos

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium, Denmark

Heavy metalsNuts, nut products and seeds

4 May 2026RASFFSerious risk