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Heavy metals and contaminants

Chemical contaminants such as lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, dioxins, PAHs, 3-MCPD or ethylene oxide above the limits set in EU law.

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What it can cause

Most of these substances accumulate in the body. The risk comes mainly from long-term exposure; some are carcinogenic.

What to do

Stop using the product and follow the instructions in the alert.

General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.

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31 October 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Earrings set my nanu “Kolczyk” — risk: chemical

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

ChemicalJewellery

31 October 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Earrings MISSOMA — risk: chemical

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: Thailand

ChemicalJewellery

31 October 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Brooch TATUUM “SPINO” — risk: chemical

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

ChemicalJewellery

31 October 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Passenger car Bmw “4 Cabrio, M4 Cabrio” — risk: fire, injuries

Notified by Germany · origin: Germany

Fire, InjuriesMotor vehicles

31 October 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Heated hair curling rollers Jian Wang “Jian Wang Electronic Hair imp lement” — risk: electric shock, fire

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: People's Republic of China

Electric shock, FireElectrical appliances and equipment

31 October 2025Safety GateSerious risk

Playpen “Baby Playpen” — risk: asphyxiation

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: People's Republic of China

AsphyxiationToys

30 October 2025RASFF

Plomo en aceite de pescado de China. / Lead in fish oil from China

Notified by Spain · origin: China

Heavy metals and contaminantsFats and oils

30 October 2025RASFF

High levels of arsenic and lead in food supplement from Ghana, via the Netherlands

Notified by Germany · origin: Ghana

Heavy metals and contaminantsDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

28 October 2025RASFFSerious risk

Mercury in frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

Notified by Poland · origin: Indonesia

Heavy metals and contaminantsFish and fish products

27 October 2025RASFF

Too high cadmium levels in avocado from Chile

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Chile

Heavy metals and contaminantsFruits and vegetables

24 October 2025RASFFSerious risk

Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in Garam Masala from India

Notified by Germany · origin: India

Heavy metals and contaminantsHerbs and spices

24 October 2025RASFFSerious risk