Escherichia coli in mussels
Mussels from Northern Ireland have been found to contain high levels of a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli, which can cause illness. The level of contamination is higher than the allowed maximum.
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RASFF: food and feed alerts
RASFF, the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed, lets national food safety authorities share information about risks found in food, animal feed and food contact materials — from Salmonella and aflatoxins to undeclared allergens and pesticide residues, including products stopped at the EU border.
STEC O103:H2 detected in Ground meat
Notified by France · origin: Germany
Salmonella Farsta in carnati de porc
The Romanian authorities have informed the EU that some pork sausages from Romania contain Salmonella Farsta, a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness. The presence of this bacterium exceeds safe levels and…
E.Coli in mussels
Mussels from Spain have been found to contain high levels of pathogenic E. coli bacteria in France and Malaysia, posing a serious health risk. The contamination levels detected are 33 npp/1g and 49npp/1g MPN/1g…
Detection of salmonella in poultry-based meat product
The EU has issued a safety alert for Merguez and chipolatas sausage products from France due to the presence of salmonella. The product was detected with this pathogen during a company's own check. These sausages have…
Mycotoxins in biscuit with fig filling from Bosnia and Herzegovina
A batch of biscuits with fig filling from Bosnia and Herzegovina has been found to contain high levels of mycotoxins, including aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A, which exceed safety limits. The contaminated product was…
Presence of staphylococcal enterotoxins detected in smoked salmon made in Italy using raw materials from the Netherlands.
Smoked salmon made in Italy using raw materials from the Netherlands has been found to contain staphylococcal enterotoxins, which can cause food poisoning. The presence of these toxins exceeds permitted levels. This…
Ochratoxin A in caramel flavoured ground coffee from Italy.
Notified by Finland · origin: Italy
Listeria monocytogenes in hot smoked bacon roll from Poland
The European Union has issued a safety alert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some hot smoked bacon rolls from Poland. The bacteria were found in one out of five samples tested, posing a serious risk to…
Salmonella Hadar in chilled turkey cutlets from Italy
Turkey cutlets from Italy have been found to contain Salmonella Hadar, a harmful bacteria. The products are likely no longer available in stores, as they were removed from the market following official inspections…
Salmonella spp. in almonds from the United States
Almonds from the US have been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This is a serious health risk that can cause illness in people who eat them. The affected almonds are being distributed to other EU countries…
Salmonella in processed animal proteins (poultry meal) from the United Kingdom
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…
Undeclared milk in chorizo/fuet snack from Spain
The Spanish-made Chorizo/Fuet snack sticks contain undeclared milk, which is a serious risk for people with dairy allergies. The product has been found to be distributed in France and Italy. The manufacturer identified…
Salmonella detected in sesame paste
Salmonella has been detected in sesame paste from Spain, distributed in France. The risk is considered potentially serious, and distribution of the product is restricted within France following official market controls.
Salmonella in poultry sausages
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…
white sediment in Chilean wine
Polish border control authorities have detained a consignment of Chilean wine because it was found to contain white sediment. The product has not yet been placed on the market.
Pesticides residues in Amaranthus from Togo
A shipment of Amaranthus from Togo was intercepted in Belgium due to pesticide residues exceeding safety limits. The product contained 1.1 mg/kg of acetamiprid, which is significantly higher than the maximum permitted…
Salmonelle detected in a chicken-based product
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…
Aflatoxin B1 in Groundnuts from Argentina
Groundnuts imported from Argentina have been found to contain high levels of aflatoxin B1, a mycotoxin that can be hazardous to human health. The levels of aflatoxins in these groundnuts exceed the permitted maximum…
Listeria monocytogenes in prepared air meals from the Netherlands
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…
Blue plastic in bacon from Polen
Some bacon from Poland contains small blue plastic fragments, which may be found in the product. The presence of these fragments does not pose a serious risk to human health. The affected bacon is no longer being…
Gas formation in curry ketchup due to spoilage bacteria
An alert has been issued for curry ketchup that may produce gas due to spoilage bacteria. The product, made in Denmark, is distributed to Austria, Brazil, Faroe Islands, Germany, and Greenland. The alert, considered…
Finding of Ochratoxin A levels exceeding the maximum permitted level in brown rice originating from Pakistan.
Notified by Poland · origin: Pakistan
Thiametoxam and Clothianidine in rice from Pakistan
Some rice from Pakistan has been found to contain high levels of pesticide residues. The rice, which was being imported into the EU, contained clothianidine at 0.050mg/kg and thiamethoxam at 0.011mg/kg, exceeding the…