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A plastic handled mug, manufactured in China and distributed in Ireland, was rejected at the border due to an increase in formaldehyde migration. The product has not been released for sale from the notifying country…
Some horse liver products from Romania have been found to contain high levels of cadmium, a potentially hazardous substance. The levels detected exceed EU safety limits, posing a potential risk to consumers if ingested…
Estonian authorities have issued a product safety alert for raw shrimp in shells with heads, variety Vannamei 6-7, due to an excessive level of sulphites. The shrimp, originating from Ecuador and distributed in Estonia…
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.
An EU safety alert concerns tuna in sun‑dried tomato dressing from Ecuador. The product was detained at border control because the cans were swollen and the food showed organoleptic changes. It is considered a potential…
Salmonella was detected in Frech mussels from the Netherlands, exceeding the permitted absence level in 25g samples. The risk is classified as serious due to the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms. Distribution of…
Dates from Iran have been found to contain high levels of non-pathogenic moulds (19 CFU/g) and altered sensory characteristics. These issues were detected through official market controls in Croatia, which also noted…
The EU has issued a safety alert for canned tuna in a dressing with sun-dried tomatoes from Ecuador, which was detained at the border due to potential risks. The product shows visible signs of spoilage, including…
A food supplement from the United Kingdom has been flagged for containing excessive zinc levels and making unauthorized health claims. The product, distributed online in Hungary, was reported following a consumer…
Waffles from Bosnia and Herzegovena containing stuffing cream have been found to contain undeclared milk proteins, which can be dangerous for individuals with milk allergies. The level of milk protein detected exceeds…
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…
Frozen minced meat from Bulgaria has been found to contain salmonella bacteria, posing a potential serious health risk. The contaminated product is distributed only in Germany and was identified through official market…
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…
The UK has manufactured frozen potato croquettes that may have a broken cold chain, which could lead to food safety issues. The products were intercepted at the border in Spain and did not enter distribution. No further…
Notified by Spain · origin: Peru
Poland’s border control detained a consignment of tuna in sun‑dried tomato dressing with basil, originating from Ecuador, because the cans were swollen, indicating organoleptically altered lesions. The product has not…
The European Union has issued a safety alert about salami sausage from Germany that may be contaminated with Hepatitis E virus. The presence of the virus was detected in a sample, but the source and severity of the risk…
The Netherlands notified that a consignment of biscuits from China was distributed without undergoing necessary veterinary controls. The risk level is not considered serious, and the products have already been…
Frozen duck products from Poland were found to contain Salmonella Enteritidis, a serious pathogenic micro-organism, exceeding safety limits. The contamination was detected during a company-led check, and distribution…
Palm Fatty Acid Destillate imported from Malaysia has been found to contain dioxins, a type of environmental pollutant. The levels exceed the maximum permitted limit set by EU regulations. There is no indication that…
A Spanish food supplement contains 1000mg of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which exceeds acceptable levels. This product has been found in distribution to other EU countries, including Greece and Spain. The presence…
French Brie cheese produced in Denmark has been flagged for the presence of E. coli O26, a pathogenic micro-organism that is not permitted in the product. The batch, identified as BRIE OF MELUN ST-FARON 1/2 AFF 1.5KG X…
Organic spice mixes from Germany have been identified as containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids, posing a potentially serious health risk. The products were detected during official market controls and had been distributed…
Groundnut kernels imported from Nicaragua have been found to contain high levels of aflatoxins, a type of mycotoxin. The level of aflatoxin B1 is 16 times higher than the permitted limit and the total aflatoxin level is…