The alerts from EU generated during 23 - 29 March 2021 are as under:
1. Alert: Toothpaste originated from India is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould (measured values 10500 cfu/g).
In addition, in particular Pseudomonas and aerobic spore-forming organisms were identified, hence there is a risk of contracting infections. The micro-organisms may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 17516.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Destruction of the product, stop of sales, Other: Official securing of the packs that are still available.
Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users
- Country of origin: India
- Notifying country: Germany
- Category: Cosmetics
- Year - week: 2021 - 12
- Risk Type: Microbiological
2. Alert: Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in various quantities in organic ground ginger and in sesame seeds (in hulled, in hulled organic, in organic black) from India.
- Notification from: Germany
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - alert - company's own check
3. Alert: Salmonella enterica ser. Given (presence /25g) in turmeric powder from India.
- Notification from: Netherlands
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - information for attention - company's own check
- Action Taken: Informing consignor
- Date: 29-03-2021
4. Alert: Unauthorised substance chlorpyrifos (0.052 mg/kg - ppm) in-ground cumin from India, via the United Kingdom.
- Notification from: Germany
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - information for attention - official control on the market
- Action Taken: Recall from consumers
- Date: 25-03-2021
5. Alert: Unauthorised substances monocrotophos (0.13 mg/kg - ppm) and acephate (0.19 mg/kg - ppm) in drumsticks (Moringa oleifera) from India.
- Notification from: Germany
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - information for attention - border control - consignment released
- Action Taken: Destruction
- Date: 23-03-2021
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