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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.

Safety GateSerious risk

Radiator Kobe “Oil Filled Radiator 9 FIN 2kW” — risk: fire

The Kobe Oil Filled Radiator 9 FIN 2kW has a defective plug that may overheat and catch fire, posing a serious risk. The product does not comply with EU safety standards and is being withdrawn from the market by its…

FireElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Hair clipper Esperanza “GALANT” — risk: chemical, environment

The hair clipper Esperanza “GALANT” (model EBC005) contains excessive lead in its solder (up to 59% by weight) and high levels of phthalates (DEHP up to 15%, DBP 0.16%) in its plastic, violating EU regulations on…

Chemical, EnvironmentElectrical appliances and equipment

Safety GateSerious risk

Motorcycle Enduro — risk: injuries

There is a potential serious risk with certain Enduro motorcycles, as the rear brake caliper may overheat and break, leading to accidents and injuries. The issue does not meet EU safety standards for two- or three-wheel…

InjuriesMotor vehicles

Safety GateSerious risk

Eyeliner Hashmi “Kajal Eyeliner” — risk: chemical

Hashmi’s "Kajal Eyeliner" contains harmful levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, which can accumulate in the body and cause serious health issues including organ damage, cancer, and harm to unborn children…

ChemicalCosmetics

RASFF

Filetes de panga congelados irradiados de Vietnam

Spain has notified an alert for frozen, irradiated panga fish from Vietnam. The product exceeds the maximum permitted radiation level of 5 ng/g wet weight and was detected during border control measures; however, it has…

RadiationFish and fish products

RASFF

cadmium in raspberries, unsweetened, frozen from Serbia

Switzerland has issued a product safety alert for unsweetened frozen raspberries from Serbia due to high levels of cadmium, which exceed the permitted limit. The detected level is .71 mg/kg, while the maximum allowed…

Heavy metalsFruits and vegetables

RASFFSerious risk

High levels of delta-9-THC in fruit gums

An official EU safety alert reports that fruit gums imported from the United States contain high levels of delta‑9‑tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), measured at about 2130 ± 220 mg per kilogram. The presence of THC is…

Biological contaminantsConfectionery

RASFF

Exceeding the Cadmium MRL in horse liver origin Romanian

Some horse liver products from Romania have been found to contain high levels of cadmium, a potentially hazardous substance. The levels detected exceed EU safety limits, posing a potential risk to consumers if ingested…

Heavy metalsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

RASFF

Dioxin in Palm Fatty Acid Destillate

Palm Fatty Acid Destillate imported from Malaysia has been found to contain dioxins, a type of environmental pollutant. The levels exceed the maximum permitted limit set by EU regulations. There is no indication that…

Environmental pollutantsFeed materials

Safety GateSerious risk

USB charger PREPHONE “PD+USB FAST CHARGER” — risk: electric shock

The PREPHONE PD+USB FAST CHARGER model 61-AC and HY-6 poses a serious risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation and an undersized plug that does not fit securely into sockets, potentially exposing live pins…

Electric shockElectrical appliances and equipment