Reminders in the United Kingdom and Europe increased in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first three months of the year, according to data from the European Safety and European Products of Sedgwick.
In the second quarter of 2025 (Q2), reminders in the food and drinks sector increased by 2.7%.
The report, which also covers the pharmaceutical sectors, automotive, consumer products and medical devices, said that US tariff discussions have continued to have an impact on several industries.
EU and United Kingdom regulators declared 1,276 recalls of food and drinks in April to June, against 1,242 in the first quarter of 2025. Halfway through the year, there were 2,518 reminders. It is 9.7% less than the 2,789 recorded during the same period in 2024.
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With more than 500, non -bacterial contamination remained the main cause of reminders but has decreased slightly compared to the previous quarter. Aflatoxins were the most frequently cited contaminants, linked to 132 Q2 reminders.
Bacterial contamination was the second most frequent cause of recall activity, cited in 244 events, against 237 in Q1. Salmonella was the main agent, associated with 178 reminders in T2.
Excessive substance levels were the third most widespread reason for reminders. Some of the substances included lead, mercury, lice grass and nitrates.
Fruits and vegetables had the greatest number of reminders with 214 reported in the second quarter, against 270 in the previous quarter. Nuts, nuts and seeds followed with 178 reminders, an increase of 150 in the first quarter. Poultry meat and poultry meat products and herbs and spices were in third row, with 105 incidents each.
The Netherlands have issued the most recall notifications to T2 with 205, against 195 in the first quarter. Germany reported that the second highest with 160 reviews and Italy was third with 120 alerts.
Chris Occleshaw, international product recall consultant at SEDGWICK, said: “In the midst of the challenges of the supply chain, current trade negotiations and increased responsibilities throughout the product life cycle, companies must manage a growing risk portfolio.
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