EU safety alerts in 2026

24 April 2026RASFF

Salmonella spp. in feed

Notified by Denmark · origin: United Kingdom

Pathogenic micro-organismsFeed materials

24 April 2026RASFF

Chlorates in xanthan gum from China

Notified by Italy · origin: China

Other risksFood additives and flavourings

24 April 2026RASFF

Temperature failure of frozen fish from Russia

Notified by Norway · origin: Russia

Other risksFish and fish products

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Cadmium and Mercury in Horse carcass from the Netherlands

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Netherlands

Heavy metals and contaminantsMeat and meat products (other than poultry)

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Abamectin and Pirimiphos-methyl in fresh peppers from Türkiye

Notified by Bulgaria · origin: Türkiye

Other risksFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Unauthorised substance sildenafil in chocolate from Turkey

Notified by Germany · origin: Türkiye

Composition and additivesCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxins in red chili powder from Syria

Notified by Germany · origin: Syria

MycotoxinsHerbs and spices

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Cadmium in garlic from China

Notified by Netherlands · origin: China

Heavy metals and contaminantsFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Argentina

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Argentina

AllergensNuts, nut products and seeds

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Sildenafil in chocolate from Turkey

Notified by Germany · origin: Türkiye

Composition and additivesCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Pesticide residue in pineapple from Benin

Notified by Belgium · origin: Benin

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFF

Consignment furikake vegetable and instant miso soup from Japan passed the BCP Rotterdam without the neccessary veterinary controls

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Japan

Heavy metals and contaminantsSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

24 April 2026RASFF

Cadmium in fresh garlic

Notified by Denmark · origin: China

Heavy metals and contaminantsFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Pesticides residues in chili peppers from Uganda

Notified by Belgium · origin: Uganda

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFF

Unauthorized colorant Titanium dioxide (E171) in food supplements

Notified by Sweden · origin: Poland

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

24 April 2026RASFF

Nickel in asparagus from Spain

Notified by Belgium · origin: Spain

ChemicalFruits and vegetables

24 April 2026RASFF

Enterobacteriaceae in feed for dogs

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium

Other risksPet food

24 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Keychain with soft toy Giftis Oy “Sydän husky” — risk: choking

Notified by Finland · origin: People's Republic of China

ChokingToys

24 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Gas stove Gratus — risk: asphyxiation

Notified by Lithuania · origin: Türkiye

AsphyxiationGas appliances and components

24 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Kettlebell FitNord “Soft kettlebells” — risk: chemical

Notified by Finland · origin: People's Republic of China

ChemicalHobby/sports equipment

24 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Hair conditioner Schwarzkopf “GLISS KUR HAIR REPAIR, PURIFY & PROTECT” — risk: chemical

Notified by Czechia · origin: Germany

ChemicalCosmetics

24 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Soft toy “Plüssjáték” — risk: choking

Notified by Hungary · origin: Unknown

ChokingToys

24 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Toy motorcycle “Toys” — risk: choking

Notified by Lithuania · origin: People's Republic of China

ChokingToys

24 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Toy train Lovely — risk: choking

Notified by Lithuania · origin: People's Republic of China

ChokingToys