RASFF Notifications — Week 52 2025 (22–28 Dec) | Border Rejections, Alerts & Information
In week 52 of 2025 (22–28 Dec), the EU's RASFF system recorded 94 notifications affecting food and feed imports: 21 border rejections, 31 alerts, and 42 information notices. The most-affected origin countries were Netherlands, Turkey and France. The list below gives each of these 94 notifications by date and RASFF reference, with the country that notified it and the hazard found; 64 carry the laboratory result and 30 say what happened to the consignment.
Key figures
- Reached the EU market
- 60 of this week's notifications concerned products that had reached the EU market; 12 led to a recall from consumers.
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Border rejections (21)
- 2025.10416 Formaldehyde migration from melamine spoon originating from China.From China, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Belgium. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 151.1 (limit 15 mg/kg - ppm). formaldehyde
- 2025.10406 Aflatoxins in hazelnut kernels from GeorgiaFrom Georgia, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched. Result 7,4+/-1.7 µg/kg - ppb (limit 5.0 µg/kg - ppb µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2025.10402 Pesticides residues - Tricyclazol in Rice from IndiaFrom India, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Malta. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.027 +/- 0.014 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tricyclazole
- 2025.10401 Pesticides residues in Beans from BangladeshFrom Bangladesh, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Belgium. Destroyed. Result 0.45 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). carbofurandimethoatefenpropathrinhexaflumuron+5 more
- 2025.10398 Aflatoxins in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. Result 18,9 (limit 6,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1aflatoxin total
- 2025.10369 Absence of official certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanFrom Sudan, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2025.10367 Absence of official certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanFrom Sudan, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2025.10352 Aflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchi con guscio Origine USA Provenienza da Turchia /Aflatoxins above permitted limits in pistachios in shell from Türkiye, origin USA. From United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 67,3±4,4 (limit 10 null). aflatoxin total
- 2025.10349 aflatoxins in hazelnuts from GeorgiaFrom Georgia, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched. Result 43.9 +/- 12.2 (limit 10.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2025.10348 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Destroyed. Result 17.6+/-5.3 (limit 8.0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2025.10346 Aflatoxin B1 in unshelled peanuts from EgyptFrom Egypt, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 3,3 ± 0,7 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2025.10345 Unapproved novel food Chrysin, inappropriate and unauthorized health claims on food supplements from United States From United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2025.10341 poor temperature control and illegal import of various pork products From Moldova, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by European Commission.
- 2025.10330 Poor temperature control and rupture of the cold chain of frozen chicken from UkraineFrom Ukraine, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Hungary. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2025.10329 Vitamins and/or minerals are not listed in the required units of measurement and incorrect or unauthorized use of health and nutritional information for food supplements from USFrom United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2025.10321 Ochratoxin A in dried figsFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Sweden. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 16,0 ± 3,3 (limit 6,78 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2025.10315 Vitamins not indicated in the specified units of measurement, inappropriate or unauthorized use of health and nutrition claims and no indication of the origin of gelatin for food supplements from US.From United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2025.10309 Residues of unauthorized pesticides Acetamiprid, Buprofezin Chlorpyrifos in Vine Leaves from SyriaFrom Syria, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Cyprus. Result 0.71±0.36 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). acetamipridbuprofezinchlorpyrifos
- 2025.10302 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Destroyed. Result 37+/-11 (limit 8.0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2025.10301 aflatoxins in hazelnutl from GeorgiaFrom Georgia, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched. Result 15.3 +/-4.6 (limit 5.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2025.10300 Aflatoxins in pistachio kernel from TürkiyeFrom Iran, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched. Result 21.5+/-6.5 (limit 8.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1aflatoxin total
Alerts (31)
- 2025.10430 Chlorpyrifos in orange tea from PolandFrom Netherlands, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, destroyed. Result 0,029 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifosphosmet
- 2025.10429 Escherichia coli in clamsFrom France, Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 490 (limit 230 MPN/100g). Escherichia coli
- 2025.10427 Ergot alkaloids above the maximum level in wheat flour (T65)From France, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 179.1 (limit 100 µg/kg - ppb). ergot alkaloids
- 2025.10426 Deficiencia en la declaración de alérgenos en el etiquetado de salsas procedentes de México//Deficiency in the declaration of allergens on the labelling of sauces from Mexico From Mexico, Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Spain. Official control on the market, reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2025.10422 foreign object: plastic particles in liver paste From Netherlands, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2025.10415 MOAH in noodlesFrom China, Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 5.2 (limit 1,0 mg/kg - ppm). mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
- 2025.10414 Acetamiprid in sultanas raisins from Türkiye From Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.4 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). acetamiprid
- 2025.10409 Foreign object: glass in tomato pasta sauce jar, from ItalyFrom Italy, Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Netherlands. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2025.10408 MOAH in Waffles from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 1.9 (limit 1 mg/kg - ppm). mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
- 2025.10396 Salmonella in lardons fumés from FranceFrom France, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Détected. Salmonella
- 2025.10391 Salmonella in chicken dish from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2025.10384 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorized novel food cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD capsules from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 44,3 ± 5,5. cannabidiol (CBD)tetrahydrocanabinol (THC)
- 2025.10382 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 21526 ± 2691. cannabidiol (CBD)tetrahydrocanabinol (THC)
- 2025.10379 Pesticide residues in frozen strawberries from Egypt via PolandFrom Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Finland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,014 (limit 0,001 mg/kg - ppm). oxamyl
- 2025.10378 Chlorpyrifos-methyl in lemon from Türkiye, via GermanyFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 0.025 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos-methyl
- 2025.10375 Presence of mouse droppings in dates from IsraelFrom Israel, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2025.10372 Elevated Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in OreganoFrom unknown origin, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Ireland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result >21500 (limit 1000 µg/kg - ppb). pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- 2025.10371 Ochratoxin A in organic raisins blue from ArgentinaFrom Argentina, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result 45.5 (limit 8.0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2025.10361 fumonisins in corn flour from PortugalFrom Portugal, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Luxembourg. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1909+/-373 (limit 1000 µg/kg - ppb). fumonisins
- 2025.10359 Aflatoxinas en higos secos procedentes de España /// Aflatoxins in dried figs from SpainFrom Spain, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 63 ± 14μg/Kg (limit < 10 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2025.10355 Cadmio en chocolate procedente de España // Cadmium in chocolate from SpainFrom Ecuador, Spain, unknown origin, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Spain. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,81± 0,016 =0,65 (limit 0,60 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2025.10336 Undeclared allergen mustard in wheat protein, from FranceFrom France, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 14,19 (limit <2,5 mg/kg - ppm). mustard
- 2025.10334 Labeling error in sweet soy saucesFrom France, Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by France. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2025.10333 Eggs from a Dutch stable that tested positive for SalmonellaFrom Netherlands, Eggs and Egg Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2025.10332 Ochratoxin A in coffee from GermanyFrom Germany, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 4,76 (limit 3 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2025.10318 THC in hemp oil from GermanyFrom Germany, Fats and Oils. Notified by Slovenia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 13 (limit 7,5 mg/kg - ppm). tetrahydrocanabinol (THC)
- 2025.10317 heavy metals in basil leaves from GermanyFrom Germany, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 1.7 (limit 0.20 mg/kg - ppm). leadnickel
- 2025.10316 Grain kernels in organic black lentils, packed in SwedenFrom Sweden, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Finland. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2025.10313 Aflatoxin on black sesame seeds from Bolivia From Bolivia, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result 20,5 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2025.10307 Ragweed spp. in soybean meal From Hungary, Compound Feeds. Notified by Austria. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market. Result 1591. ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds
- 2025.10299 Escherichia coli productor de toxinas shiga (STEC) en carne fresca de bovino procedente de Uruguay // Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in fresh beef from Uruguay. From Uruguay, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Spain. At the EU border, reached the market. Result Se detecta /25g. Escherichia coli
Information notifications (42)
- 2025.10425 Cyanide in linseedFrom Belgium, Russia, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 296 (limit 250 mg/kg - ppm). cyanide
- 2025.10087 unsatisfactory product packaging Lasagne Bolognese from PolandFrom Poland, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Slovakia. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2025.10418 Salmonella agona in sunflower seed meal feedFrom Belgium, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Present (limit Absent /25g). Salmonella Agona
- 2025.10417 Ambrosia in yellow millet from FranceFrom France, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, re-dispatched. Result 242 (limit 200 mg/kg - ppm). ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds
- 2025.10413 Chlorpyrifos in Yellow Millet from Ukraine via GermanyFrom Ukraine, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0.069 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2025.10412 Molds in gluten-free breadFrom Italy, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Italy. Consumer complaint or illness, not on the market.
- 2025.10411 Aflatoxin B1 in corn from SerbiaFrom Serbia, Feed Materials. Notified by Slovenia. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market. Result 0,1431 (limit 0,02 mg/kg - ppm). Aflatoxin B1
- 2025.10405 Early spoilage of potato gratin from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2025.10403 Filone di Tonno a pinne gialle sottovuoto / unauthorised nitrates in vacuum-packed Yellowfin Tuna loinFrom Spain, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 97,7+/-13,6 (limit ASSENZA null). E 251 - sodium nitrate
- 2025.10394 Pesticides residu in bananas from EcuadorFrom Ecuador, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, re-dispatched. Result 0.021 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2025.10393 Consignment chilled meat skipped veterinary controls in Border Control PostFrom Namibia, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Netherlands. At the EU border, reached the market.
- 2025.10392 Consignment chilled meat skipped veterinary controls in Border Control PostFrom Namibia, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Netherlands. At the EU border, reached the market.
- 2025.10390 Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (serotype O-NT:H34) in beef from ArgentinaFrom Argentina, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Germany. At the EU border. Result Nachweis von E.coli Ont:H34///Unofficial translation: Detection of E. coli Ont:H34. Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing
- 2025.10389 Listeria monocytogenes in beef sausage from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result < 100. Listeria monocytogenes
- 2025.10388 larvae and moth in Honey Sea Salt almonds from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2025.9206 Abamectin in Table Grapes from BrazilFrom Brazil, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 0.037 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). abamectin
- 2025.10387 Finding of rice weevils in organic porridge rice from ItalyFrom Denmark, Italy, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Denmark. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2025.10386 Unapproved novel food additive cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 28 867 ± 3 608. cannabidiol (CBD)
- 2025.10381 Salmonella spp. in sferturi posterioare de pui congelate origine Polonia /// Salmonella spp.in checken leg quarter grade a deep frozen origin of PolandFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Romania. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result prezenta (limit NOT PERMITED /25g). Salmonella infantisSalmonella spp.
- 2025.10380 Aflatoxins (B1) in shelled hazelnuts From Turkey, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. At the EU border, not on the market, re-dispatched. Result 12 (limit 5 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1
- 2025.10373 Foreign body in ice cream from HungaryFrom Hungary, Italy, Ices and Desserts. Notified by Poland. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2025.10366 Pesticide residues in organic poppy flowers from KosovoFrom Kosovo, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 0,42 ± 0,15. captanchlorpyrifoscypermethrindodine+5 more
- 2025.10364 Parasitic infestation with nematodes in hakeFrom Spain, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Estonia. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market. Result detected. nematodes
- 2025.10363 High levels of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from USAFrom United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 15.0±3.8 (limit ≤ 8 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2025.10362 Niewłaściwe cechy oragnoleptyczne (zapach i smak) w rodzynkach sułtańskich //Inappropriate organoleptic characteristics (smell and taste) in Sultan raisins, country of origin IndiaFrom India, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Poland. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market. organoleptic characteristics - deterioration
- 2025.10360 Salmonella in frozen beef from Poland via EstoniaFrom Poland, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Finland. Company's own check. Result Positive (limit None /25g). SalmonellaSalmonella Munchen
- 2025.10358 Unauthorised novel food ingredients in spice mixture from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Austria. Official control on the market, reached the market. novel food ingredient
- 2025.10357 Migration of lithium from plates from Portugal, via SpainFrom Portugal, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Austria. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,3765 ± 0,0377. lithium
- 2025.10353 Too high levels of iron in food supplement from NorwayFrom Norway, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Denmark. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2025.10351 Eggs from a Dutch stable that tested positive for SalmonellaFrom Netherlands, Eggs and Egg Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2025.10340 Partículas sueltas en cantimploras procedentes de España//Loose particles from drinking bottles from SpainFrom China, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Belgium. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market, destroyed.
- 2025.10338 Elevated levels of Sunset Yellow in Fanta Orange from NigeriaFrom Nigeria, Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Notified by Ireland. At the EU border. Result 63.6 +/- 2.7 (limit 20 mg/l). colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF
- 2025.10331 Wykrycie Salmonella z grupy O:7 (C1) w 1 z 5 próbek skórek z szyjek kurczaka // Detection of Salmonella from group O:7 (C1) in 1 out of 5 samples of chicken neck skin From Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Poland. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market. Result Obecność Salmonella z grupy O:7 (C1) w 1 z 5 próbek (limit Nieobecna /25g). Salmonella group C1
- 2025.10326 Elevated hydrocyanic acid (6,0 mg/kg) in Plum compote from HungaryFrom Hungary, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Estonia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 6,0 ± 0,8 (limit 5,0 mg/kg - ppm). cyanide
- 2025.10323 Cadmium in sheep kidney from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 5.3 ± 1.0 (limit 1.0 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2025.10319 High pressure beer cansFrom Romania, Alcoholic Beverages. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, destroyed.
- 2025.10314 Presencia de cadmio en tomate de Marruecos/ Presence of cadmium in tomatos from MoroccoFrom Morocco, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0,068 ± 0,009 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2025.10312 Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from UkraineFrom Ukraine, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Hungary. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 5*positive. Salmonella infantis
- 2025.10305 Salmonella infantis in frozen chicken legs from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result PRESENCE. Salmonella infantis
- 2025.10298 Food supplement from Poland with too high level of vitamin DFrom Poland, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Norway. Other, reached the market, destroyed.
- 2025.10295 Salmonella Infantis, Salmonella Derby and Salmonella Newport in frozen chicken meat from PolandFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result presence. Salmonella DerbySalmonella NewportSalmonella infantis
- 2025.10291 Ochratoxin A in dried mini figsFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Switzerland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1.9 (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A