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Border rejection of Gummi King Omega-3 food supplement

Ireland has rejected a shipment of Gummi King Omega-3 food supplements at the border due to potential safety risks. The product, originating from the United States and intended for distribution in Ireland, was not…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Rotura de cadena de frío en Surimi de Marruecos

Spain has issued a product safety alert for sardine (Sardina pilchardus) imported from Morocco due to potential cold chain disruption, which could affect the safety and quality of the product. The affected consignment…

Other risksFish and fish products

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Ruptura de la cadena de frío en langostinos de Ecuador

Spanish authorities have detained a shipment of frozen Ecuadorian shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) at the border due to concerns about potential cold chain disruption. The product has not yet entered the market, and there is a…

Other risksCrustaceans and products thereof

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Doxycycline above the MRL in spiced halal chicken tenders from Poland

Polish spiced halal chicken tenders contain levels of doxycycline above the maximum residue limit (MRL), according to a notification from France. The affected products have been distributed to several European countries…

Other risksPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Pastry products incorrectly labelled from Peru

Pastry products from Peru have been incorrectly labelled. These products pose a potential risk and are currently not distributed in Italy, as they were detained at the border.

Other risksCereals and bakery products

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Beet -pulp pellets with added molasses

The EU has issued a safety alert for beet-pulp pellets with added molasses, a feed material classified as having a potential risk. The product, originating from Russia, was detained at the border by Latvia before being…

Other risksFeed materials

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Beet -pulp pellets with added molasses

Latvia has issued a product safety alert for beet-pulp pellets with added molasses from Russia. The product has not yet been distributed to the market, and it was detained at the border due to potential safety risks.

Other risksFeed materials

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Solanum nigrum in food supplement offered online for sale

An online food supplement containing Solanum nigrum has been identified as potentially risky. The product is sold via the internet, and its origin is unknown; it was reported by Poland based on monitoring of media…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Illegal import of goods of animal origin from Thailand

Illegal meat and egg products from Thailand have been detected in Europe, containing porcine DNA through adulteration or fraud. These products have not yet reached the market.

Adulteration / fraudOther food product / mixed

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plastic bowls with absorbent liners

Plastic bowls with absorbent liners from Belgium have been identified as potentially unsafe for food contact due to a company’s internal checks. These items are currently being distributed across other EU member states.

Other risksFood contact materials

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Detection of pancreatin in a food supplement; country of origin: USA

Poland has issued a product safety alert for a dietary supplement imported from the United States, detecting pancreatin in the product. The supplement is sold online and distributed in Austria.

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Unusual smell and taste in food supplement

The Netherlands has issued a product safety alert for a creatine food supplement that has been reported to have an unusual smell and taste, which is considered a potential risk. The alert is based on a consumer…

Other risksOther food product / mixed

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Pest infestation with moths and moth larvae in diced almonds

A pest infestation with moths and moth larvae has been detected in diced almonds from Spain. The affected nuts may be distributed in various EU countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Poland, and Spain…

Other risksNuts, nut products and seeds

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Fish bone fragments in cat feed

Denmark has issued a product safety alert for cat feed that may contain fish bone fragments, posing a potential risk to pets. The affected feed was distributed in several European countries but there are no reports of…

Other risksPet food

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Detection of pancreatin in a food supplement; country of origin: USA

A food supplement from the United States was found to contain pancreatin, a digestive enzyme not typically permitted in such products. The item is currently available for purchase online and poses a potential risk due…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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To high intake of curcumin and piperine in food supplements from Germany

A food supplement containing high levels of curcumin and piperine from Germany is being monitored due to potential health risks associated with excessive intake. The product is available for purchase online, according…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

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Absence of health guarantees

Wild blueberries from Kosovo were detained at the EU border due to concerns about the absence of health guarantees. The product, which has not yet been released to the market, poses a non-serious risk according to the…

Other risksFruits and vegetables