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Herbs & spices

Across channels: 🍎 Food · 2,647
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Medium risk 🇵🇹 resolved

Packaging with wrong information capable of misleading the consumer

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Sri Lan…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 resolved

Unauthorised Sudan dyes (I and IV) in roasted paprika from Turkey

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Su…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

la bovida — gingembre moulu

The Bovida ground ginger has been recalled due to the presence of bacillus cereus. If consumed, it may cause food poisoning with symptoms such as diarrhea, abdo…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

la bovida — gingembre moulu en pot de 450g

The product — ground ginger in a 450g jar — may contain bacillus cereus. Bacillus cereus can cause food poisoning with diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fever w…
3 years ago See more
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Medium risk 🇧🇪 resolved

2,4-D in coriander from Germany

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Notifier: Belgium
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — mélange vin chaud

A recall has been issued for the product. Do not consume the spice mix. Return it to the point of sale. Bacillus cereus may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, naus…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — mélange volaille

Do not consume the product. Return it to the point of sale. Bacillus cereus may cause food poisoning with diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, or fever within 8 to…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — curry de la mer

Do not consume the product. Return it to the point of sale. Bacillus cereus may cause diarrhoea with stomach pain, nausea or fever within 8 to 16 hours, or vomi…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — curry a l'indienne

Contaminated curry contains bacillus cereus. Eating it may cause diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea or fever within 8 to 16 hours, or vomiting within 5 hours. Sens…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — colombo

Do not consume the product. Return it to the point of sale. Bacillus cereus in the mix may cause food poisoning with diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fever wit…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — quatre epices

Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale. Bacillus cereus may cause diarrhea with stomach pain, nausea, or fever within 8 to 16 hours, or vomitin…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — curry rouge

A recall has been issued for Sainte Lucie Curry Rouge due to the presence of bacillus cereus in one of the ingredients. Do not consume the product. Return it to…
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Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — curry balti

Do not consume the product. Return it to the point of sale. Bacillus cereus has been found in one of the ingredients.
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — mélange chinois

Discard the product immediately. Bacillus cereus in this spice mix may cause food poisoning with diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, fever within 8 to 16 hours, or…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

sainte lucie — gingembre moulu

Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale. Bacillus cereus in the product may cause food poisoning with diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fever wi…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 resolved

Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Br…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 resolved

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cumin from India, packaged in Türkiye, via the United Kingdom, via the Netherlands

Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural tox…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 🇵🇱 resolved

"Wasabi Powder" without wasabi content

Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

leader price — quatre epices

Leader Price — Quatre Épices A precautionary recall and withdrawal has been issued for this product due to the detection of bacteria (bacillus cereus). Do not…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 resolved

Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Br…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 resolved

Salmonella Newport in black pepper from Brazil

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Newport - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin:…
3 years ago See more
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Medium risk 🇩🇰 resolved

Pesticides (Famoxadone, Procymidone, Difenoconazole, and Iprodione) in fresh green chili

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: difenoconazole - {pesticide residues} *** famoxadone - {pes…
3 years ago See more
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Medium risk 🇵🇹 resolved

Rejection of a saffron consignment

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Iran ·…
3 years ago See more
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Medium risk 🇸🇪 resolved

Possible incorrrect labeling of Polish sausage

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Notifier: Sweden
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇧🇪 🇫🇷 🇱🇺 🇳🇱 resolved

pyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cumin

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Afghanist…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇧🇪 resolved

Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in oregano originating from Turkey

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin…
3 years ago See more
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Low risk 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 resolved

Unauthorised novel food (Mitragyna speciosa - Kratom) in tea from the Netherlands

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

les bonnes epices de mr maurice — gingembre moulu

A recall has been issued for Les Bonnes Épices de Mr Maurice — ground ginger due to the detection of bacillus cereus bacteria. Do not consume or use the product…
3 years ago See more
Medium risk 🇫🇷 resolved

les bonnes epices de mr maurice — quatre epices

A precautionary recall has been issued for Les Bonnes Épices de Mr Maurice — Quatre Épices due to the detection of *Bacillus cereus* bacteria. If consumed, this…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇫🇷 UNITED STATES resolved

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from Turkey

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 resolved

Ethylene oxide in dried rosemary from Morocco, via the Netherlands

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: Ge…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇵🇱 resolved

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from Turkey

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇵🇱 resolved

Salmonella in rosemary from Egypt

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇰 GUATEMALA 🇳🇱 🇪🇸 🇸🇪 resolved

Exceedance of pyrrolizidinalkaloider (PA) in oregano, cumin, and chamomile tea

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Austria *…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇧🇪 resolved

Residue of Lead and presence of unauthorized Sudan red I in Turmeric with Bangladeshi origin

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** lead - {hea…
3 years ago See more
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Medium risk 🇩🇪 resolved

Labelling deficiencies in curry from the Netherlands

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇨🇾 resolved

Undeclared celery in crashed spearmint from Egypt

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: celery undeclared - {allergens} · Origin: Egypt ·…
3 years ago See more
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Medium risk 🇮🇹 resolved

Carbendazim, Thiophanate-methyl in fused mint from Marocco

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: carbendazim unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}…
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇱🇺 resolved

Unauthorized substance linuron in dried parsley packed in Germany, with raw material from Poland

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: linuron - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany
3 years ago See more
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Serious risk 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 resolved

Foreign bodies (pebbles) in dried mint from Türkiye, via the Netherlands

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: foreign body - {foreign bodies} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
3 years ago See more

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