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.
Processed animal proteins in the form of poultry meal from the United Kingdom have been found to contain Salmonella, exceeding permitted safety levels. The product has not yet entered the market and is currently subject…
An EU safety alert reports that non‑pathogenic Salmonella was detected in poultry sausages at a level of 25 g, exceeding the limit of “not detected”. The product, originating in France, has been distributed to Belgium…
A chicken-based product from Poland was found to contain non-pathogenic micro-organisms, specifically Salmonella, exceeding the maximum allowed limit. Distribution is restricted to France due to the serious risk posed…
Prepared air meals from the Netherlands have been found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a serious pathogenic micro-organism. The affected products include vegetarian, chicken, and salmon options. These products were…
Marinated chicken drumsticks from France have been found to contain Salmonella, a type of bacteria. Although the risk level is considered potentially serious, it has been noted that these products were distributed only…
White beans from Poland have been found to contain Aspergillus flavus mould, which can pose a potential health risk. The affected product has not been distributed to other EU member countries. The presence of the mould…
Spanish authorities have detected Salmonella in frozen chicken meat from Brazil, exceeding permissible limits. The contaminated product has been intercepted at the border and has not reached the market.
Poultry blood meal, a product for animal consumption from Spain, has been found to contain Salmonella Mbandaka, which is not permitted in any amount. This was detected during official market controls in the Czech…
A safety alert has been issued for turkey meal originating from Germany, where Salmonella Indiana was detected in a sample. The product is currently distributed in Finland. The alert indicates a potential risk but does…
Chicken breast products from Romania have been found to contain Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Infantis, which are pathogenic micro-organisms. These findings exceed safety limits, posing a serious risk; the…
Raw turkey meat from Poland has been recalled due to the presence of pathogenic Salmonella Typhimurium monophasic and other Salmonella species. The risk level is serious, and the product is no longer available in the…
The Netherlands has reported that a poultry meat product from Brazil contains Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds safety limits. The contaminated product has not yet been distributed to consumers.
Frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious illness in humans. The contamination level exceeds EU safety limits. The product has not yet been…
The EU has issued a safety alert about meat products from the Netherlands that may contain a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing, which can cause serious health problems. The contaminated meat…
Spanish honey contains Clostridium botulinum, a harmful pathogen, at levels that exceed safety standards. This risk was identified through internal company testing in the Netherlands.
Notified by Italy · origin: Italy
Poultry meat products from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious illness. The products were intercepted at a border check in the EU before being released for sale.
Frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious illness in humans. The contaminated product has not yet reached EU markets as it was detained at the…
A shipment of poultry meat from Brazil has been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious health problems. The presence of these pathogens exceeds EU safety limits. The product has not yet entered…
Notified by Netherlands · origin: Brazil
The Netherlands notified an EU product safety alert for poultry meat and products from Brazil due to the presence of Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds permitted levels. The affected products have not yet been released…
Non-pathogenic Enterobacteriaceae bacteria have been detected in canned pet food from the Netherlands. The product has been found in several countries including Czechia, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden…
A cooked crab product has been found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially hazardous bacteria. The level detected was above what is considered safe for consumption. The product is being distributed outside…
Frozen chicken products from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella Typhimurium, a serious pathogenic micro-organism. The contamination was detected at a border check in Spain, where the products had not yet…