EU safety alerts in 2026

14 August 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Gloves Portwest “A445 PVC Long-Sleeve Gloves - XL” — risk: chemical

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

ChemicalProtective equipment

14 August 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Necklace — risk: chemical

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

ChemicalJewellery

14 August 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Electric scooter Btwin — risk: injuries

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

InjuriesMachinery

14 August 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Balloons “ballon ballons” — risk: chemical

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

ChemicalToys

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Histamine in soused herring from the Netherlands

Notified by Belgium · origin: Netherlands

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella typhimurium in chicken meat from Brazil

Notified by Spain · origin: Brazil

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

13 August 2026RASFF

Unauthorised novel food ingredients Mucuna pruriens, 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM), Kaempferia parviflora, Centella asiatica extract, unauthorised use of additives E211 & E202, and excessive level of vitamin B6 in food supplements from the United Kingdom

Notified by Slovenia · origin: United Kingdom

Composition and additivesDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in poultry meat preparation from Brazil.

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Brazil

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

13 August 2026RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis detected in poultry meat from Romania

Notified by Italy · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxins B1 in groundnuts from India

Notified by Netherlands · origin: India

MycotoxinsNuts, nut products and seeds

13 August 2026RASFF

Presence of Salmonella spp in frozen chicken breast fillet from Ukraine

Notified by France · origin: Ukraine

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

13 August 2026RASFF

Organoleptic deterioration in rice from India

Notified by Poland · origin: India

Organoleptic aspectsCereals and bakery products

13 August 2026RASFF

Presence of a ferrous foreign object in tomato pesto

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy

Other risksSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxin A levels exceeding limits in dried white figs

Notified by Italy · origin: Greece

MycotoxinsFruits and vegetables

13 August 2026RASFF

Metal particles in ICA Cheddar-flavored hamburger cheese, 200g

Notified by Sweden · origin: Denmark

Heavy metals and contaminantsMilk and milk products

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella detected in sesame seeds

Notified by Ireland · origin: Paraguay

Pathogenic micro-organismsNuts, nut products and seeds

13 August 2026RASFF

Unauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from France, via the Czech Republic

Notified by Germany · origin: France

Novel foodDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Mercury in Swordfish Fillets in Olive Oil

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

13 August 2026RASFF

Presence of aloe-emodin in a food supplement from Ukraine

Notified by Latvia · origin: Ukraine

CompositionDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

E.coli oltre limiti di legge in Molluschi Bivalvi Vivi Mytilus galloprovincialis

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Exceedance of pyrrolizidine-alkaloids (PA's) in ground parsley from Germany, produced with raw material from Poland

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Poland

Natural toxins (other)Herbs and spices

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxine A in coffee from Kenya

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Kenya

MycotoxinsCocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea

13 August 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella Enteritidis detected (5 out of 5 samples) in boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Notified by Latvia · origin: Poland

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products

13 August 2026RASFF

Unapproved and unlabeled treatment with ionizing radiation of food supplements from United States

Notified by Latvia · origin: United States

RadiationDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods