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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Popular Labubu-style toy urgently recalled over 'serious' health risk

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent recall of a counterfeit Labubu-style toy due to serious health risks associated with the product.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wilma, 23, bought a familiar product from Temu - soon a serious rash spread all over her body that required 15 doctor visits: 'Oh God, don't order'

A young woman warns others about the potential health risks of products purchased from Chinese online stores after suffering a severe rash that required multiple doctor visits.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Urgent product recalls for popular sun cream, beauty products and medication this week

Several popular products, including sun creams and medications, were urgently recalled this week due to safety risks and labeling issues.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you buy this protein bar? Return it

Leader Foods Oy is recalling its protein bars due to concerns over allergens, specifically the potential presence of egg not mentioned in the ingredient list.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Flying Tiger urgent product recall as high levels of 'toxic' substance found

Flying Tiger Copenhagen has issued a recall for several glasses due to high levels of lead and cadmium that exceed EU safety limits.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Food Safety Authority: Health hazard in chocolate mousse and allergen error in protein bar

The Finnish Food Safety Authority has announced product recalls involving a chocolate mousse powder and a protein bar due to allergen labeling failures and potential health risks.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you buy this product? Health hazard

A chocolate mousse powder product is being recalled due to missing ingredient labeling in Finnish and Swedish, posing risks for allergy sufferers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Allergic Person: This Dr. Oetker Product May Pose a Health Hazard

Dr. Oetker is recalling a batch of chocolate mousse powder due to missing Finnish and Swedish labels, which may pose health risks to those allergic to specific ingredients.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Last year, 228 tons of non-compliant products were removed from the market

In 2025, Estonia recalled 228 tons of products that did not comply with EU food safety regulations following alerts from the European Commission.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Merchant arrested with a ton of expired chocolate and counterfeit packaging in Caxias

A merchant in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, was arrested for selling a ton of expired chocolate and for tampering with product packaging to mislead consumers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Salmon Burger recalled โ€“ incorrect best before date

Lofotprodukt AS has recalled its Lofoten Burger due to an incorrect best before date of 09.03.2027.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

TK Maxx urgently recalls item with 'poor quality' that could 'cause a fire'

TK Maxx is recalling a popular power bank due to fire safety concerns linked to poor internal build quality.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Tim Hortons recalls thousands of mugs that may burn you if filled with hot liquid

Tim Hortons has issued a recall for a specific model of mug due to burn hazards associated with hot liquids, following incidents reported to Health Canada.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Activists Say SA's Menstrual Product Regulation Is Not Transparent Enough, Despite Government Reassurance

Activists in South Africa argue that the government's regulation of menstrual products is lacking transparency despite assurances regarding safety from hormonal disruptors.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government prohibits sales of the San Olivetto olive oil brand

The Brazilian government has banned the sale of San Olivetto olive oil due to irregularities and unknown origins of the product.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warning to Consumers about Dangerous Food Supplement: Urges to Check and Not to Use This Product

A dangerous food supplement has been identified and consumers are warned not to use it, with reports of illnesses associated with the product.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Bauhaus recalls this automotive product โ€“ return to the nearest department store

Bauhaus is recalling electric vehicle charging sockets due to safety concerns identified during product testing.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Warning about US-manufactured dietary supplement 'Rosabella Moringa Capsules'

The Latvian Food and Veterinary Service has issued a warning regarding the 'Rosabella Moringa Capsules' following a product recall from the US company Ambrosia Brands LLC, urging consumers in Latvia to stop using the capsules as they were sold online.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Coop recalls meat after salmonella suspicion

The grocery company Coop is recalling several types of meat and ready-made meals due to suspected salmonella contamination.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Urgent product recalls at Asda, Farmfoods and Argos over safety fears

The Food Standards Agency has issued urgent product recalls for certain items sold at Asda, Farmfoods, and Argos due to safety concerns including allergen risks and potential fire hazards.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Urgent product recalls issued in March with perfumes, appliances and toys posing risks

UK shoppers are warned to stop using various recalled products, including celebrity fragrances and childrenโ€™s toys, due to safety risks identified by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Production at 'Zemturu piens' halted to test product safety

The production and distribution of fresh milk at SIA 'Zemturu piens' has been halted due to the detection of Q fever in a cow, pending safety tests by the Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Popular bridal item urgently recalled over 'serious chemical risk'

A popular bridal henna paste has been recalled due to the presence of phenol, a banned chemical that poses serious health risks.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

If you bought this sausage - hurry to return it: the retailer found a dangerous bacterium

A Lithuanian retailer has recalled a batch of sausage due to the detection of a dangerous bacterium, urging customers to return the product by March 31, 2026.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This shirt is not what it should be

Finland's Tukes agency has identified inadequate labeling on Northoutdoor's merino wool shirt, prompting corrections from the responsible company.

Mar 10 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Never pour this kitchen cabinet product down the sink โ€“ it is hazardous waste

Household cleaning products can have expiration dates, and improper disposal can lead to hazardous waste issues.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

BACON FEAR: Sales of a hugely popular breakfast product plummet in the UK

In the UK, sales of nitrite-treated bacon have significantly declined as consumers increasingly fear its cancer-causing chemicals, while sales of nitrite-free bacon have surged.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Origin countries are still not indicated on certain product price tags in stores; entrepreneurs point to a bureaucratic error

Despite a new regulation requiring the indication of a product's country of origin on price tags, many products in Latvia still lack this information, prompting concerns from entrepreneurs about bureaucratic inaccuracies.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PRODUCT RECALL FOR HEALTH โŸฉ Prisma recalls meat products contaminated with bacteria

Prisma is recalling Rakvere sausage infected with Listeria monocytogenes, urging customers to return the product for a refund without a receipt.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Salmonella-causing bacteria found in chicken meat products of Polish and Ukrainian origin

The Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia has detected Salmonella bacteria in chicken meat products sourced from Poland and Ukraine, leading to product recalls.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tampon rules face major update after pesticide and toxin discovery

New findings of heavy metals in tampons have sparked a campaign for the UK government to enforce product-specific safety testing and ingredient labeling for period products.

Mar 7 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

People urged to return popular dessert after major recall issued

A major recall has been issued for a chocolate pudding dessert due to mispackaging that poses a potential allergy risk.

Mar 7 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Popular dessert pulled from shelves over potential danger

Gรผ Indulgent Foods has recalled its Blonde Chocolate Cheesecake due to mispacking with a product containing hazelnuts, posing a risk to those with nut allergies.

Mar 7 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Two major UK supermarkets ranked highest for amount of product recalls

Lidl and Aldi were ranked highest in the UK for product recalls, accounting for 13% of all recalls due to contamination and labeling issues in 2025.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Recalls stuffed shrimp - contains salmon

A. Espersen is recalling its product 'Rahbek Stuffed Shrimp' sold at Netto due to incorrect packaging that included salmon, posing a risk to fish-allergic consumers.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Popular hair product recalled over potential fire hazard

Cloud Nine has recalled its XDM 3600 Travel Dryer due to potential overheating which poses a fire hazard, although no injuries have been reported.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BBC presenter issues update on 'shocking' investigation as co-star says 'unbelievable'

The BBC program The One Show provided a significant update on an investigation into a flammable bath soap that caused injuries to children, reassuring concerned parents.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Compliments Organic brand chocolate recalled due to โ€˜undeclared almondsโ€™

Compliments Organic dark chocolate has been recalled across several Canadian provinces after the product was found to contain undeclared almonds, posing a risk to those with nut allergies.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

I tested 11 electric blankets and these are my top five for keeping warm and saving energy

A review of the best electric blankets highlights their cost-effectiveness and safety for staying warm during the colder months.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Coop recalls pasta bolognese - may contain incorrect product

Coop is recalling its Pasta Bolognese product due to potential contamination with an incorrect product that may contain undeclared allergens.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Dietary supplement recalled - too high vitamin D content

A dietary supplement with excessive vitamin D levels has been recalled by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, affecting customers who purchased the product online.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Warning to stay off work for 48 hours as Tesco meat product recalled

Tesco is recalling a meat product due to salmonella concerns, advising customers to avoid work if symptomatic.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars: explains in detail who will pay for the mistakes

BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles, leading to significant financial implications and concerns over safety and liability.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The appearance of this muffin package may deceive โ€“ something completely different may be found inside

A recall has been issued for certain Strawberry Temptation muffin packages from Porokylรคn Leipomo, as some contain lemon muffins instead due to mislabeling.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Food Authority announces two recalls

The Finnish Food Authority has issued warnings about two product recalls involving muffins and chocolate bars due to potential packaging errors and contamination.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

More popular toys sold at B&M, Home Bargains and others recalled over asbestos risk

More popular toys sold at various UK retailers have been recalled due to the risk of asbestos contamination.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project to prohibit noisy fireworks in SC proposes fines and product seizures; understand

The Brazilian Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina has approved a bill to ban the sale and use of fireworks that produce loud noise, targeting the negative effects on vulnerable groups.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What is 'Behind' the Products of Mi Comisariato: Campaign Highlights Processes, Controls, and People Involved

Mi Comisariato launched the 'Behind' campaign to highlight food safety and traceability in its product supply chain.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Another supermarket chain received contaminated meat: by the time they received test results, it was no longer on the shelves

A Lithuanian supermarket chain, Maxima, has been alerted to Salmonella contamination in fresh chicken thighs from Poland, which was discovered only after the product had expired.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Hobbycraft recalls children's product over asbestos contamination fears

Hobbycraft has recalled a children's product over concerns of asbestos contamination, urging customers to stop using it immediately for safety reasons.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:36 UTC

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