Foreign object in salad
Notified by Denmark · origin: Netherlands
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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.
Detection of Salmonella in chicken drumsticks from France
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…
Presence of Aspergillus flavus mould in white beans from Poland
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…
Salmonella en carne de pollo congelada de Brasil
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.
Salmonella Mbandaka in poultry blood meal from Spain
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…
Salmonella Indiana in turkey meal (PAP)
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…
Presence of foreign bodies in butter biscuits
Butter biscuits from Switzerland have been found to contain foreign bodies, posing a potential risk. The biscuits were distributed to Austria and Germany based on reports from consumer complaints.
Exceedance of the MRL for pesticide residues in a shipment of fresh cucumbers from Russia
Fresh cucumbers from Russia may contain higher levels of pesticide residues than allowed. A shipment has been detained at a border, and it is unclear if these products are already on sale in the EU. The pesticide…
Absence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from Sudan
The EU has issued a safety alert because sesame seeds from Sudan were found to be missing health certificates, which are required for import. The sesame seeds have not yet been sold in the EU market and have been…
Too high migration of aluminium from drinking bottle
The EU has issued a product safety alert for aluminium drinking bottles
salmonella Enteritidis and Infantis in chicken breast from Romania
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…
foreign body in food supplement
A food supplement has been found to contain a foreign object in some batches. The affected products were distributed to the Netherlands and Belgium. Consumers are advised to check their products for any signs of…
Rejection of Veneridae from New Zealand
Cyprus has detained a consignment of Veneridae bivalve molluscs from New Zealand at the border and decided that the product will not be distributed in the EU. The alert notes that the product is classified as no risk.
Monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium in raw turkey meat from Poland
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…
MOAH in preserved anchovy from Vietnam
Preserved Ground Anchovy Mam Nêm Xay from Vietnam contains high levels of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH), exceeding the allowed limit. This poses a serious risk to consumers. The product has not been…
salmonella spp. present in 125 g in a poultry meat preparation consignment from Brazil
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.
Diclofenac in pork meat from Poland
Pork meat from Poland may contain residues of the veterinary medicine diclofenac at levels above what is permitted in the EU. This could potentially pose a risk to human health if consumed. The affected pork meat has…
Salmonella spp. in poultry meat preparation from Brazil.
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…
STEC in meat from the Netherlands
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…
Clostridium Botulinum in honey from Spain
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.
Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in organic pistachio kernels with shells from Spain
The European Union has issued a safety alert due to potentially high levels of aflatoxin and ochratoxin A in some organic pistachio kernels with shells from Spain. These substances can be harmful if consumed in large…
Salmonella Typhimurium variante monofasica in filone di suino congelato
Notified by Italy · origin: Italy
Too high migration of aluminium from drinking bottle
Notified by Netherlands · origin: China
Presence of a plastic foreign body in bread from Germany
A protein bread produced in Germany contains a plastic foreign body, posing a serious risk. This issue was reported based on a consumer complaint from Luxembourg, where the product is distributed.