The alerts from EU generated during 18th - 24th May 2021 are as under:
1. Alert: Finland Import rejected at border for Indian origin Wallet due to chromium VI (measured value up to 6.5 mg/kg).
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to 6.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. Red leather wallet with RFID protection (size: 8,5 cm x 12 cm). There is a small bulldog-dent on the wallet. Wallet can be closed with press stud. There are several credit card pockets, note pockets and coin pocket in the middle of the wallet.
- Packaging description: Transparent plastic pouch (probably only for transportation)
- Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Import rejected at border
- Country of origin: India
- Alert submitted by: Finland
- Risk type: Chemical
- Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
2. Alert: Germany has withdrawn Indian origin Bamboo placemats contains azo dyes releasing 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value: 360 mg/kg).
The green variant of the Bamboo placemats contains azo dyes releasing 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value: 360 mg/kg). Furthermore, the brown variant of the Bamboo placemats contains azo dyes releasing benzidine (measured value: 150 mg/kg). In the event of longer-term direct skin contact, aromatic amines can be absorbed through the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer and cell mutations and affect reproduction. Dark-green or brown place settings made of bamboo and cotton with piping around the edges and a fabric label with the Villeroy & Boch logo. The size is 33 cm x 48 cm. The product was also sold online.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace:
- Country of origin: India
- Alert submitted by: Germany
- Risk type: Chemical
- Category: Other
- Year - Week: 2021 – 20
3. Alert: Salmonella spp. in organic shatavari powder from India.
- Notification from: Germany
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - Alert notification - company's own check
- Action Taken: Informing recipient(s)
- Date: 21-05-2021
4. Alert: Salmonella in gambero indopacifico/salmonella in frozen blanched shrimps (Parapenaeopsis stylifera) from India.
- Notification from: Italy
- Risk: Undecided
- Notification type: Food - Information notification for attention - company's own check
- Action Taken: Withdrawal from the market
- Date: 21-05-2021
5. Alert: Ethylene oxide in ground coriander seeds, ground ginger from India.
- Notification from: Spain, Austria
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment detained
- Action Taken: Destruction
- Date: 21-05-2021
6. Alert: Salmonella Bareilly in frozen green beans from India.
- Notification from: Finland
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment detained
- Action Taken: Destruction
- Date: 20-05-2021
7. Alert: Excess of lead and mercury in ayurvedic food supplement from India.
- Notification from: Finland
- Risk: Serious
- Notification type: Food - Border rejection notification - Border control - consignment under customs
- Action Taken: Official detention
- Date: 20-05-2021