Hazard · 1,595 alerts
Bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms that can cause illness — for example Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli (STEC), norovirus or hepatitis A. They are the most common reason for food alerts in the EU.
Symptoms range from diarrhoea, vomiting and fever to severe illness. Listeria is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, for newborns, older people and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Do not eat the product from the batch named in the alert. Wash hands and surfaces that were in contact with it. Contact a doctor if you have a high fever, bloody diarrhoea or signs of dehydration.
General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.
Chilled chicken meat from Ukraine has been found to contain Salmonella infantis, a type of pathogenic bacteria. The product is likely no longer available in the market after being identified during border control checks…
An EU alert highlights the presence of Salmonella, a serious pathogenic micro-organism, in fresh Italian sausage from Italy. The contamination exceeds the permitted limit of absence in 10g of product. Distribution of…
A product safety alert has been issued in France for lomo meat products imported from Spain due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful pathogen. The level of contamination exceeds permitted limits, posing…
Mussels farmed in Spain have been found to contain Escherichia coli levels exceeding safety limits. The product is no longer available for sale.
Organic eggs from Italy were found to contain Salmonella typhimurium, a pathogenic micro-organism posing a potentially serious health risk. The affected products are distributed in France, Germany, Italy, and Monaco…
An EU alert has been issued regarding live mussels from Ireland due to the presence of Escherichia coli, a pathogenic micro-organism. The level detected (490 MPN/100g) exceeds the maximum permitted limit (230 MPN/100g)…
An official EU alert reports that Listeria monocytogenes was found in all five 25 g samples of frozen skinless salmon fillet pieces tested. The product, originating from Norway and intended for distribution in Denmark…
Chicken leg quarters from Poland have been flagged for containing the pathogenic micro-organism Salmonella Infantis, with the bacteria detected in three out of five tested units. The product was identified during an…
An alert has been issued for mussels from Ireland that tested positive for pathogenic E. coli at 790 MPN/100 g, exceeding the EU maximum of 700 MPN/100 g. France notified the EU after a company‑initiated check and has…
A batch of poultry meat products from Spain, distributed in France, has been found to contain Salmonella infantis, a pathogenic micro-organism. The detected level exceeds the maximum permitted limit, posing a serious…
Frozen chicken leg meat boneless and skinless from Poland was found to contain Salmonella infantis and Salmonella spp, exceeding safety limits. The product was distributed in Finland and Sweden, with detection based on…
Polish authorities have detected mold in a shipment of frozen raspberries from Ukraine. The raspberries, which were seized at the border due to non-compliance with permitted levels of non-pathogenic micro-organisms…
Belgium has issued a product safety alert for frozen turkey meat imported from Poland due to the presence of Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds permitted levels. The risk is not considered serious, and there has been no…
Chicken sausages produced in France have been identified as containing Salmonella bacteria, a serious health risk that exceeds the permitted limit of zero detections. The product was distributed to consumers in Monaco…
The EU has issued a safety alert regarding frozen chicken meat from Poland, which contains Salmonella spp., a pathogenic micro-organism posing a potential risk. The product was identified during official market checks…
Italian soya extraction meal intended for animal feed has been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, exceeding the permitted limit. The affected product was distributed to Austria, Germany, and Slovenia as part of a…
Italian authorities have detected Salmonella Minnesota in a batch of Brazilian poultry frozen meat that has not yet been released to the market. The presence of this pathogen exceeds permissible levels, leading to the…
Frozen poultry meat from Brazil was found to contain Salmonella Minesota, a pathogenic micro-organism. The product was detained at the border by Italy before being released to the market. The risk is classified as not…
Austria has issued a safety alert regarding pasta products from Slovakia. The products are labeled inadequately and contain high levels of spoilage microorganisms, including Enterobacteriaceae, mesophiles aerobic…
Frozen poultry meat from Brazil was detained at Italy's border control due to the presence of non-pathogenic micro-organisms, specifically Salmonella, which is not classified as a serious risk. The product has not yet…
Salmonella Typhimurium was detected in minced pork meat from Poland, posing a serious health risk due to pathogenic micro-organisms. The product, distributed in Slovakia, is no longer on the market following official…
Danish authorities have detected Listeria monocytogenes in smoked cod, posing a serious health risk. The affected product has been distributed to several European countries including Austria, Belgium, Germany, and…
Salmonella was detected in mussels from the Netherlands, exceeding the permissible limit of not detected. The product, distributed in France, is no longer on the market following the notification based on the company's…
A chicken sandwich deli meat product from Belgium contains Salmonella, which is classified as a serious risk due to the presence of non-pathogenic micro-organisms. The Netherlands notified this safety alert based on the…