Food Safety Incidents

Metal Fragments has been detected in White cabbage salad.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Feb 27, 2025 11:00:00 PM

On February 21, 2025, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF) reported an incident involving metal fragments detected in white cabbage salad. This incident has been categorized under "Other incident" and falls within the hazard category of "Foreign Bodies." The product, white cabbage salad, originated from Germany.

The identification of metal fragments in food products raises significant safety concerns, prompting swift action to protect consumers. The detection was made in accordance with food safety protocols, which aim to ensure that food products meet strict safety standards before reaching the market.

As a result of this finding, authorities and food safety organizations are likely to investigate the source of contamination and take necessary measures to prevent any potential risks associated with the affected product. The incident highlights the importance of vigilance in food safety practices and the mechanisms in place to monitor and address foreign body contamination in food items.

Consumers are advised to stay informed through updates from relevant food safety authorities regarding this incident and its implications for the white cabbage salad in question.

  • Incident: Metal Fragments has been detected in White cabbage salad.
  • Date: 2025-02-21
  • Product: White cabbage salad
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  • Origin of issue: Germany
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  • Incident Category: Other incident
  • Hazard Category: Foreign Bodies
  • Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)