European Union food recalls: top causes, standards and what to do
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Over the past three years European Union issued 1,594 official food recalls, 0 (~0%) involving China-origin products. This page distils why products get recalled, the standards involved, how to self-check, and what to do if you are flagged.
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Top hazards (3 years)
化学/超标
456 recalls
微生物污染
428 recalls
标签问题
92 recalls
过敏原
71 recalls
异物
62 recalls
变质
2 recalls
Pre-launch self-check
微生物污染——Environmental/batch micro testing; cold-chain records.
Rules & standards likely involved: EC 178/2002 (RASFF), contaminant/additive limits
If you get flagged or recalled
Take corrective action and notify authorities via the Safety Business Gateway; under GPSR platforms can be required to act within 2 working days
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Recent cases
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Almonds Moth in almonds from USA via SE
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FAQ
What are the most common reasons food products get recalled in European Union?
Across 1594 recalls in the past three years, the top hazards were 化学/超标 (456), 微生物污染 (428), 标签问题 (92).
What should I do if my product is recalled or flagged in European Union?
Take corrective action and notify authorities via the Safety Business Gateway; under GPSR platforms can be required to act within 2 working days.
Which standards apply to food exported to European Union?
EC 178/2002 (RASFF), contaminant/additive limits. Before launch, run a risk self-check against this category's recent defect patterns.