Occurred Oct 23, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Oct 24, 2026, 12:04:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 12:04:16 AM UTC

Foreign object: metal particles in grated cheese from the Netherlands — Belgium

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A serious alert reports metal particles in grated cheese from the Netherlands, with Belgium identified as an affected distribution country. The product was distributed to other member countries.

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Affected location: Belgium

Illustrative image: From the Trappiste abbaye of St Remy,in Belgium.the beer and cheese are authentic trappest products,and are magnificent! — calflier001/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The alert identifies a foreign object in a food product distributed across countries.

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Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts Foreign object: metal particles in grated cheese from the Netherlands — BelgiumSource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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