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a product containing a prohibited ingredient—pancreatin—sold online

An online product containing prohibited pancreatin, marketed as a digestive enzyme and probiotic supplement, has been identified as a potential risk. The product, categorized under dietetic foods, is being distributed…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFF

Illegal import of goods of animal origin from Thailand

The EU has issued a safety alert about meat products imported from Thailand, which have been found to contain both porcine and poultry DNA. This suggests that the products may be adulterated or mislabelled. The products…

Adulteration / fraudMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

RASFF

Prohibited ingredient (Piper methysticum) in food supplements offered online

The European Union has issued a safety alert about certain food supplements sold online that contain the ingredient Piper methysticum, which is prohibited in some EU countries. The supplements were imported from China…

Not determined (other)Dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFF

Ruptura de la cadena de frío en carne de pollo congelada de Brasil

A Brazilian company has exported frozen chicken legs to Europe that may have been stored at an unsafe temperature during transport. The products were intercepted at a European border before they reached the market, and…

Other risksPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Ill presumably from consuming oysters from France

The Netherlands has issued a food‑poisoning alert concerning oysters originating from France that were distributed in the Netherlands and Sweden. The incident is classified as a potentially serious risk, and the product…

Other risksBivalve molluscs and products thereof

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Shipment of green tea from Serbia without accompanying documentation

A shipment of green tea from China has been detained at a Croatian border due to missing documentation. The product is still allowed to travel to its destination, but only under customs seals. The risk level associated…

Other risksCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

RASFF

presence of mold in an isotonic beverage

An isotonic beverage called HYDRATE ISOTONIC BLUEBERRY FLAVOUR 5cl, produced in Italy and distributed in Belgium and France, has been found to contain mold. The alert was issued based on a consumer complaint, indicating…

Other risksNon-alcoholic beverages

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Presence of a foreign object in baked goods

An EU product safety alert has been issued for Pane + Cioccolato al latte, a baked good with a chocolate filling, due to the presence of a foreign object. The product is potentially serious and was notified by Italy…

Other risksCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Abnormal smell and taste in mineral water from Germany

Mineral water from Germany has been reported to have an abnormal smell and taste, posing a potential risk. The product is currently distributed only in Belgium, following reports made by Belgian consumers.

Other risksWater for human consumption (other)

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Suspected spoilage of organic tempeh from the Czech Republic

The European Commission has issued a safety alert regarding organic tempeh from the Czech Republic due to suspected spoilage. The product may pose a potentially serious risk to consumers if consumed. It is being…

Other risksOther food product / mixed

RASFF

Incomplite documentation for rice consgnment fro China

A rice consignment from China was detained at the Slovenian border due to incomplete documentation. The product, categorized under cereals and bakery products, has not yet been placed on the market. The risk level is…

Other risksCereals and bakery products

RASFF

Sensory changes in beef tripe from Poland

The European Union has issued a safety alert regarding beef tripe from Poland, which may have an abnormal smell. The product is no longer being sold in the market. This issue was reported due to a consumer complaint.

Organoleptic aspectsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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bombage in canned fish from Ecuador

The EU has issued a safety alert for canned tuna products from Ecuador, which were found to contain nitrobenzene, a potential health risk. The products, imported into the EU through Poland, have not yet been sold in…

Other risksFish and fish products

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Product containing pancreatin - sold online

A dietary supplement called Super Enzymes contains pancreatin, which is a potential risk for people with certain medical conditions. The product has been sold online in Poland, where it was detected during monitoring of…

Other risksDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods