Food safety hazards

Examples of hazards appearing in official food and feed alerts.

Microbiological hazards

Examples include Salmonella, Listeria and pathogenic E. coli.

Allergens

An undeclared or incorrectly declared allergen can trigger a product alert.

Mycotoxins

For example, aflatoxins, DON and ochratoxin A.

Chemical and physical risks

Including pesticide residues, heavy metals, glass and metal fragments.

Natural toxins

For example plant toxins or marine biotoxins.

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