First published Oct 19, 2026, 11:43:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:43:15 PM UTC

the presence of metallic foreign bodies in flour — Ireland

Reported by EU RASFF serious food and feed alerts

A serious-risk alert reports metallic foreign bodies in flour associated with Ireland. The source states that distribution extended to other member countries but provides no further event details.

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Affected location: Ireland

Illustrative image: Chimney at Ainscough's Flour Mill — Andy Gibson/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The alert identifies a serious food-safety risk involving a product distributed beyond Ireland.

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