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France · 12 Nov 2026

Cadmium in food from France: food safety notices

Notices, all years12since 3 Jul 2020
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Latest20 May 2026EU (RASFF)

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Cereals and bakery3Fruit and vegetables2Molluscs2Herbs and spices1Fish1Nuts and seeds1Food contact materials1Feed and pet food1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
20 May 2026EUCadmium in spinach from FranceCadmiumInformation · not serious
8 Jan 2026EUCadmium in Flaxseed from FranceCadmiumInformation · potential risk
15 Jul 2025EUDetection of cadmium on dehydrated tarragonCadmiumAlert · serious
27 Jun 2025EUExceedance of the maximum level for cadmium in frozen mussels from FranceCadmiumInformation · potential risk
25 Mar 2025EUCadmium detected in organic wholemeal Khorasan flourCadmiumAlert · serious
3 Mar 2025EUCadmium in sunflower paste from France.CadmiumAlert · serious
31 Oct 2023EUElevated cadmium content in breakfast plates from FranceCadmiumAlert · serious
23 Jan 2023EUHigh level of cadmium in mushrooms (Lactarius sanguifluus) from FranceCadmiumInformation · serious
19 Nov 2021EUcadmium in linseedCadmiumAlert · serious
2 Sep 2021EUCadmium in frozen scallopsCadmiumAlert · serious
5 Aug 2021EUCadmium in seaweed-based feed materialCadmiumInformation · not serious
3 Jul 2020EUCadmium in live murex sea snails from FranceCadmiumInformation · not serious