Flashlight Rebel LIGHT “RECHARGEABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL FLASHLIGHT” — risk: burns
Notified by Hungary · origin: People's Republic of China
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EU safety alerts — September 2026
Eau de cologne SANRIO CO. LTD “Hello Kitty” — risk: chemical
The EU has identified a serious risk in an eau de cologne called "Hello Kitty" from SANRIO CO. LTD due to the presence of a prohibited chemical that may harm the reproductive system and cause skin sensitization. This…
Electric kettle “Stainless Steel Travel Electric Kettle” — risk: burns, electric shock
The electric kettle "Stainless Steel Travel Electric Kettle" (model ZDB-06) poses serious risks of burns and electric shock due to inadequate insulation between the heating element and metal housing, allowing access to…
Children's tricycle — risk: injuries
A children's tricycle sold in some EU countries has been found to have a design flaw that could cause injuries to children. The front wheel's opening is too large, allowing fingers or other body parts to get trapped. As…
Eyeliner Hashmi “Kajal Eyeliner” — risk: chemical
Hashmi’s "Kajal Eyeliner" contains harmful levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, which can accumulate in the body and cause serious health issues including organ damage, cancer, and harm to unborn children…
Limescale remover Tytan “Odkamieniacz w płynie” — risk: chemical
The EU has issued a safety alert for Tytan's limescale remover "Odkamieniacz w płynie" due to its extremely acidic nature, which can cause severe skin burns and eye damage. The product is also incorrectly labelled with…
Degreaser Best — risk: chemical
The degreaser produced by Best and sold in Latvia poses a serious chemical risk due to its high alkalinity (pH=12.6), which can cause severe skin corrosion and eye damage. The product lacks necessary warning labels…
Necklace Shein — risk: chemical
Shein necklaces are being removed from online sales after a safety alert identified a high rate of nickel release (up to 0.88 µg/cm²/week). Nickel can trigger allergic reactions when the jewelry stays in prolonged…
Disposable electronic cigarette Elfbar “4in1 prefilled pod kit” — risk: chemical
The EU has found that the Elfbar “4in1 prefilled pod kit” disposable e‑cigarette contains an excessive 8 ml of nicotine‑containing liquid, creating a serious risk of accidental high‑dose nicotine exposure that is…
Disposable electronic cigarette O Pro by Insta “Insta O Pro Lemon Lime 20mg/ml” — risk: chemical
The disposable electronic cigarette "Insta O Pro Lemon Lime 20mg/ml" poses a serious risk because it contains an excessive 12 ml volume of nicotine liquid, which could lead to accidental ingestion of a toxic dose. The…
Disposable electronic cigarette Tick Tock “Mini 2000” — risk: chemical
A disposable e-cigarette called the "Mini 2000" from Tick Tock has been found to contain too much nicotine, which can be toxic if ingested or comes into contact with skin. The product does not meet EU safety standards…
Disposable electronic cigarette Vozol “Gear Ice & Sweet 50K Puffs” — risk: chemical
The Vozol Gear Ice & Sweet 5K Puffs disposable electronic cigarette poses a serious chemical risk due to containing an excessive amount of nicotine liquid (3 ml), which could lead to accidental high-dose nicotine…
Disposable electronic cigarette Vozol “Star 40000” — risk: chemical
Notified by Malta · origin: Unknown
Perfume “PERFUME MALL WOMEN’S EAU DE PARFUM” — risk: chemical
The perfume “PERFUME MALL WOMEN’S EAU DE PARFUM” has been withdrawn from the market because it contains benzyl salicylate, which is not listed in its ingredients. This undisclosed chemical can cause allergic reactions…
Aftershave lotion Neptune — risk: chemical
The Neptune aftershave lotion poses a serious chemical risk due to the unlisted presence of benzyl alcohol and several allergenic fragrances, which could cause allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. The product does…
Hair cream Gürbent — risk: chemical
The EU has issued a safety alert for Gürbent hair cream, which contains formaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetics. Formaldehyde can cause skin irritation and may increase the risk of cancer. The product will be…
Shipment of green tea from Serbia without accompanying documentation
A shipment of green tea from China has been detained at a Croatian border due to missing documentation. The product is still allowed to travel to its destination, but only under customs seals. The risk level associated…
Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A in drie figs from Türkiye
Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Türkiye
Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye
Dried figs from Türkiye contain ochratoxin A at levels exceeding permissible limits, with a detected concentration of 25.6 µg/kg compared to the maximum allowed level of 8. µg/kg. The product has been detained during…
Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye
Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Türkiye
Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in rawcured pork ham from Italy
Poland has issued a product safety alert for raw cured pork ham from Italy due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, which exceeds permitted levels. The risk is classified as serious, but information about where…
Flonicamid in cauliflower from Poland
Cauliflower originating from Poland and distributed in Austria was found to contain pesticide residues of flonicamid at levels significantly exceeding the maximum permitted limit. The product was identified during an…
Ochratoxin A in fried figs from Türkiye
Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Türkiye
metal piece in candy from Ukraine
A metal piece was found in candies from Ukraine, prompting a consumer complaint. The affected products are distributed in Czechia, Latvia, and Ukraine, with a potential risk to consumers.