EU SAFETYRADAR Scan

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EU safety alerts — September 2026

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Listeria in breaded haddock product

A breaded haddock product from Denmark has been found to contain Listeria monocytogenes and is being recalled in Norway and Sweden due to potential health risks. The alert was issued based on the company's own testing.

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in poultry meat preparation from Brazil.

Poultry meat and products from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds safety limits. The contaminated product has not yet entered the market; it was detected during border controls in the…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Salmonella Infantis in poultry meat from Romania

Some poultry meat products from Romania have been found to contain Salmonella infantis bacteria. This is a type of pathogenic micro-organism that can cause illness in humans. The products are no longer being sold, as…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in poultry meat preparation from Brazil.

Poultry meat and products from Brazil have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which exceeds safety standards. The affected products

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

RASFFSerious risk

Histamine in canned sardines from Morocco

The European Union has detected high levels of histamine in canned sardines from Morocco, with some samples exceeding the permitted limit. This can cause serious health problems if consumed. The affected product has not…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

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Abnormal smell and taste in mineral water from Germany

Mineral water from Germany has been reported to have an abnormal smell and taste, posing a potential risk. The product is currently distributed only in Belgium, following reports made by Belgian consumers.

Other risksWater for human consumption (other)

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Salmonella infantis in chilled chicken meat

Some chilled chicken breasts from Romania have been found to contain Salmonella infantis, a type of bacteria that can cause illness in humans. The levels of contamination exceeded EU safety limits. The product is no…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Foreign bodies in cereal bars from the United Kingdom

A consumer complaint in Germany has led to an EU safety alert that cereal bars produced in the United Kingdom may contain foreign bodies. The product is considered a potential risk and has been distributed to many…

Foreign bodiesCereals and bakery products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Infantis (detected in 1 out of 5 samples) of chilled minced pork

Chilled minced pork from Lithuania has been identified as containing Salmonella infantis in one out of five tested samples. The product, which was distributed in Latvia and Lithuania, is presumably no longer on the…

Pathogenic micro-organismsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

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Detectie Salmonella spp in pipote si inimi pui, origine RO

Salmonella bacteria were detected in gizzards and hearts from Romania, exceeding the permissible limit of undetectable levels. The affected product, originating from Romania, is being distributed to other EU member…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Salmonella Infantis in poultry meat from Ukraine

Poland has notified an EU alert regarding chilled chicken meat from Ukraine contaminated with Salmonella infantis. The product is believed to no longer be available in the market, and the notification was made at the…

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

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Unauthorised novel food ingredient; Calcium di saccharate from India

Slovenia has issued an alert for unauthorised calcium di saccharate from India, a food additive that has not yet been placed on the market. The product was detained at borders due to its unauthorized status as a novel…

Composition and additivesFood additives and flavourings