Egypt — 2022

Egypt received 60 notifications in 2022, most of them in Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds.

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Key figures

What happened to rejected consignments in 2022: Held, final fate not recorded: 73%; Re-dispatched: 10%; Treated, sorted or diverted: 7%; Not stated: 7%; Destroyed: 2%; Re-dispatched or destroyed: 2%. Source: RASFF Window notification records.

By category

Category	Notifications
Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds	38
Fruits and Vegetables	19
Herbs and Spices	2
Other Food Product / Mixed	1
Total	60

Notifications in 2022

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2022.7661 2022-12-30 Fenitrothion in oranges from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Slovenia. Result 0,023 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). fenitrothion
2022.7573 2022-12-27 presence of thiophanate methyl, chlorpyrifos ethyl and propiconazole in fresh chilli pepper origin EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. chlorpyrifospropiconazolethiophanate-methyl
2022.7571 2022-12-27 presence of propiconazole in fresh chillies from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. Result propiconazole 0,064+-0,032 mg/Kg. propiconazole
2022.7311 2022-12-15 Residues of propamocarb above the maximum permitted level in frozen peas from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Cyprus. Result 0.085±0.043 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). propamocarb
2022.7240 2022-12-13 Residues of unauthorised pesticides and residues of authorised pesticides above the maximum permitted levels in fresh peppers from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Cyprus. Result 1.1 +/- 0.55 (limit 0.3 mg/kg - ppm). acetamipridchlorpyrifospesticide residuespropargite
2022.7099 2022-12-07 Clorpyrifos ethyl, Dimethoate, Omethoate in fresh guava from Egypt Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Result 0,024 - INCERTEZZA DI MISURA: CHLORPYRIPHOS ETHYL ± 0,012 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifosdimethoateomethoate
2022.6703 2022-11-17 Malathion in Split Broad Beans from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Cyprus. Result 0.044 ± 0.022 (limit 0.02 mg/kg - ppm). malathion
2022.6461 2022-11-04 Aflatoxins in peanuts from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result 98,1+/-39,2 (limit 4 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.6372 2022-11-01 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 5.3 and 35 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.6329 2022-10-28 Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result 219,9 ± 88 (limit 4 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.6323 2022-10-28 Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result 88,7 ± 35,5 (limit 4 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.6150 2022-10-21 Pesticide residues in vine leaves in brine from EgyptOther Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,28 (limit 0,010 mg/kg - ppm). acetamipridboscalidcarbendazimchlorpyrifos+10 more
2022.6125 2022-10-20 High quantity of cypermethrin in dry green mallow leaves from EgyptHerbs and Spices. Notified by Cyprus. Result 2,8±1,4 (limit 0,1 mg/kg - ppm). cypermethrin
2022.5979 2022-10-14 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 10 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.5189 2022-09-07 chlorpyrifos in organgesFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Slovenia. Result 0,063 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
2022.5029 2022-08-31 Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result 23,6 ± 9,4 (limit 2,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.4884 2022-08-24 Chlorpropham in orangesFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Slovenia. Reached the market. Result 0,036 +/-0,018 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpropham
2022.4693 2022-08-17 Chlorpropham in orangesFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Slovenia. Reached the market.
2022.4701 2022-08-12 Aflatoxins in Egyptian Organic PeanutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 110 and 80 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.4525 2022-08-03 Residue presence of multiple authorized and unauthorized pesticides above the MRLS in pickled grape leaves from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Cyprus. Result 0.36 +/- 0.18 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). Azoxystrobinacetamipridbifenthrinboscalid+10 more
2022.4520 2022-08-03 Imazalil in fresh oranges from Egypt (Citrus Sinensis)Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Result 8,8 mg/kg +/- 4,4 mg/kg (limit 4,0 mg/kg - ppm). imazalil
2022.4478 2022-08-01 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 6.6 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2022.3998 2022-07-08 Aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result B1 5,2 +/- 2,1; S 5,8 +/- 2,3 (limit B1 2; S 4 µg/kg - ppb). aflatoxin total
2022.3958 2022-07-07 Aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result B1: 80,4 +/- 32,2 ; S 90,7 +/- 36,7 (limit B1 2 ; S 4 µg/kg - ppb). aflatoxin total
2022.3935 2022-07-06 Salmonella spp. in dried parsley from EgyptHerbs and Spices. Notified by Poland. Result detected. Salmonella spp.
2022.3890 2022-07-05 Aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result B1:54,8+/-21,9; S:73,2+/-29,3 (limit B1:2; S:4 µg/kg - ppb). aflatoxin total
2022.3810 2022-06-30 Aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from Egipt Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Result 118,66 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.3708 2022-06-24 Presence of 14 pesticides unauthorized or above the mrls in pickled grapevine leaves from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Cyprus. Result 0.27+/- 0.14 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). Azoxystrobinboscalidcarbendazimchlorpyrifos+10 more
2022.3481 2022-06-13 Aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from EgiptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result Aflatoxins B1: A:5,09(+-0,76) B:5,04(+-0,76); Total aflatoxins: A:6,00(+-0,9) B:5,93(+-0,… aflatoxin total
2022.3329 2022-06-07 Aflatossine in Arachidi con guscio dall'Egitto/aflatoxins in shelled peanut from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Result 122,5 +/- 23,4 µg/Kg (limit B1: 2; sum of aflatoxins: 4 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2022.2822 2022-05-12 Elevated levels of chlorpyrifos in oranges from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Croatia. Result 0,066 +/- 0,033 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). pesticide residues
2022.2655 2022-05-06 Chlorpyrifos in oranges from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Croatia. Destroyed. Result 0,032+/-0,016 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
2022.2544 2022-05-02 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 30 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.2388 2022-04-26 Aflatoxins in organic blanched Egyptian GroundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 10 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.2194 2022-04-13 Aflatoxins in Inshell Peanuts from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched. Result 48 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.2175 2022-04-12 Aflatoxins in peanuts from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result 78,9 (limit 4 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.2172 2022-04-12 High content of aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from Egypt/aflatossine in arachidi in guscio dall'EgittoNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Result Aflatossina B1 155,7 (Incertezza estesa Aflatossina B1 ± 56,8 ) (limit 8,0 µg/kg - … Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.2062 2022-04-07 Chlorpyrifos in oranges from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched. Result 0,13+/-0,07 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
2022.1900 2022-03-31 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 7.9 and 8.3 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.1899 2022-03-31 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 10 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.1800 2022-03-25 Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result 47.2 ± 18.9 (limit 4.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.1585 2022-03-17 Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result 156 +/- 62,5 (limit 4 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.1408 2022-03-10 Aflatoxins in organic groundnut kernels from Egypt Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result 5.3 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2022.1392 2022-03-09 aflatoxins in organic groundnuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. Result B1 58.9 +/- 8.1 - aflat tot 67.7 +/- 8.2 ; B1 50.0 +/- 13.6 - aflat tot 55.4 +/- 13.7 (l… Aflatoxin
2022.1387 2022-03-09 aflatoxin B1 (sample A: 3,37 +/- 0,51, sample B: 3,32 +/- 0,50 µg/kg) in organic groundnuts from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Poland. Treated, sorted or diverted. Result sample A: 3,37 +/- 0,51, sample B: 3,32 +/- 0,50 (limit 2,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2022.1273 2022-03-03 Aflatoxin in peanuts from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result Aflatoxin B1: 9,9+/-4,0; Sum of aflatoxins: 11,4+/-4,6 (limit Aflatoxin B1: 2; Sum of afl… aflatoxin total
2022.1225 2022-03-02 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 5.9 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2022.1044 2022-02-23 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 68 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.1043 2022-02-23 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 6.4 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2022.1009 2022-02-22 aflatoxin in Egypt groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 4.6 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
2022.0995 2022-02-21 chlorpyriphos-ethyl in orangesFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Slovenia. Result 0.028 (+/-0.014) (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos-methyl
2022.0959 2022-02-18 Undeclared Sulphites and Unauthorised use of Benzoic Acid in Apricot and Fig Jam, from EgyptFruits and Vegetables. Notified by Cyprus. Result 94,9 (limit UNDECLARED mg/kg - ppm). E 210 - benzoic acidsulphite
2022.0749 2022-02-08 Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Result B1: 4,9+/-2,0 ; S:5,6+/-2,3 (limit B1: 2 ; S: 4 µg/kg - ppb). aflatoxin total
2022.0724 2022-02-07 Aflatoxins in Egyptian Organic GroundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 8.2 and 5.8 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.0648 2022-02-03 Presence of Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Result Presence of Salmonella spp. (limit absence /25g). Salmonella
2022.0633 2022-02-02 aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnutsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 17 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.0631 2022-02-02 Aflatoxins in Egyptian Organic Peanut KernelsNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 77 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.0441 2022-01-25 Aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Result Aflatoxin B1 61,2 ( ± 18,1 ) (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.0321 2022-01-18 Aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Result 56 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
2022.0116 2022-01-07 aflatoxins (B1 = 18.4; Tot. = 20.3 / B1 = 26.9; Tot. = 29.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts inshell from EgyptNuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. Result 18.4±8.1 (limit 2.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total