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Piece of plastic in a sausage from the Netherlands

A sausage product from the Netherlands contains a piece of plastic, posing a potential risk to consumers. This issue was reported based on a consumer complaint in Belgium, where the product is distributed, but there are…

Other risksMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

RASFF

Hojas secas de fenogreco en mezclas de especias de India

Spain has issued a product safety alert for fenugreek leaves included in spice mixes imported from India. The notification was made through border control after a shipment was detained, but there is no report of…

Other risksHerbs and spices

RASFFSerious risk

Presencia de aditivo E-160b por encima del LMR en Jalebi Mix de India

The EU has issued a safety alert for Jalebi Mix from India due to excessive levels of the food additive E-160b, which may pose a serious health risk. The product was detained at the border in Spain and is no longer…

Other risksOther food product / mixed

RASFFSerious risk

Plastic fragments in Lemon-Cardamom Muffins

Plastic fragments have been found in some batches of Lemon-Cardamom Muffins from Estonia distributed to Sweden. This poses a serious risk to consumers who may ingest the fragments. The EU has been notified about this…

Other risksCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Consignment of sauces prohibited for import

The EU has prohibited the importation of a honey mustard sauce due to unspecified reasons. The product was intended for distribution in several European countries, including Belgium and Germany. The ban is not…

Other risksOther food product / mixed

RASFFSerious risk

Presence of datura in whole peeled tomatoes in juice

Some tinned whole peeled tomatoes from Spain may contain high levels of datura, a toxic plant. These products were distributed to various countries including Andorra, Armenia and others in Europe, Africa and the…

Other risksFruits and vegetables

RASFF

Mold in gummy candy from China

Gummy candy from China has been flagged for potential mold contamination following a self-inspection by the manufacturer. The product was distributed across multiple European countries, including Austria, Belgium…

Other risksConfectionery

RASFFSerious risk

Too much nicotinic acid in food supplements from USA via the Netherlands

A food supplement called B3 Niacin has been found to contain excessive amounts of nicotinic acid, posing a serious risk. The supplements were imported into the EU via the Netherlands from the USA and distributed in…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFF

Presence of a foreign object in dog food

An EU alert has been issued regarding a potential risk associated with "karma dla psów" dog food, which contains a foreign object. The product was distributed online in Poland and is believed to originate from Spain. A…

Other risksPet food