RASFF Notifications — Week 2 2026 (5–11 Jan) | Border Rejections, Alerts & Information
In week 2 of 2026 (5–11 Jan), the EU's RASFF system recorded 64 notifications affecting food and feed imports: 21 border rejections, 21 alerts, and 22 information notices. The most-affected origin countries were Turkey, United States and China. The list below gives each of these 64 notifications by date and RASFF reference, with the country that notified it and the hazard found; 40 carry the laboratory result and 28 say what happened to the consignment.
Key figures
- Reached the EU market
- 40 of this week's notifications concerned products that had reached the EU market; 11 led to a recall from consumers.
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Border rejections (21)
- 2026.0164 Aflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchi sgusciati Origine/Spedizione Emirati Arabi Uniti/Aflatoxins above permitted limits in shelled pistachios Origin/Shipping United Arab EmiratesFrom United Arab Emirates, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 19,6 ± 1,8 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.0159 Unauthorized health claims, inadequate labelling of product ingredients and insufficient information about vitamins and minerals in food supplements from US. Absence of information on the animal species used for the gelatin capsules.From United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.0155 Salmonella in betel leaves from IndiaFrom India, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Detected (limit Non detected /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.0148 Unauthorized Vinpocetine in food supplements from US.From United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Latvia. Destroyed.
- 2026.0123 Vitamins are not indicated in the specified units of measurement, inappropriate or unauthorized use of health and nutrition claims for food supplements from US.From United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.0111 Too high level of total migration from plastic tableware from China.From China, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Finland. Destroyed. Result 31-32 (limit 10 mg/dm²). migration total
- 2026.0101 The product batch number indicated on the product label does not match the one indicated on the Official certificate and Test report From Russia, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.0097 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 35 ± 11 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0096 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 35±11 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0095 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 36 ± 11 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0094 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 11.6 ± 3.5 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0084 The food flavouring label did not include a list of ingredients, from China via RussiaFrom China, Food Additives and Flavourings. Notified by Latvia. Reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2026.0083 Cyproconazole and epoxiconazole in fresh baker's yeast from UkraineFrom Ukraine, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.012 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). cyproconazoleepoxiconazole
- 2026.0081 Absence of official certificates in sesame seeds from SudanFrom Sudan, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2026.0078 Residues of the pesticide formetanate in eggplant from TurkeyFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Croatia. Destroyed. Result 0,93. formetanate
- 2026.0075 Unlabeled allergens Sulphur dioxide in apricots from UzbekistanFrom Uzbekistan, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Latvia. Reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted. Result 2127 ± 170 (limit 10 mg/kg - ppm). E220- sulfur dioxide
- 2026.0060 Unauthorised food additive - titanium dioxide (E171) in fine bakery wares (waffles) from RussiaFrom Russia, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Latvia. Destroyed.
- 2026.0041 Aflatoxin B1 in chicken tikka masala from PakistanFrom Pakistan, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Result 11 (limit 5 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.0020 Cetrimonium chloride pesticide residue in Green tea detox from China through United KingdomFrom China, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Malta. Destroyed. Result 0.065 ± 0.0325 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). cetrimonium chloride
- 2026.0018 tolfenpyrad in cumin powder from IndiaFrom India, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Result 0.092 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tolfenpyrad
- 2026.0016 ethyleneoxide(sum) in Indian biryani masalaFrom India, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Result 0.27 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxide
Alerts (21)
- 2026.0180 Incorrect labeling of allergen gluten on Wheat flour from ItalyFrom Italy, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check.
- 2026.0179 recall of infant formulae produced in Switzerland, possibly contaminated with cereulideFrom Netherlands, Switzerland, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Switzerland. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.0177 cereulide in LC-PUFA oil, used in infant formulaFrom China, Switzerland, Fats and Oils. Notified by Switzerland. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.0173 Cereulide in infant formula from Spain/Cereulida en preparados para lactantes producidos en EspañaFrom Spain, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Spain. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.0170 salmonella in sesame paste from Burkina FasoFrom Burkina Faso, Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result presence (limit absence /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.0161 Plastic foreign bodies in frozen spinach from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Company's own check.
- 2026.0135 Mycotoxins in dried figs from Türkiye, via FranceFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 307. Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin totaltenuazonic acid
- 2026.0130 Foreign objects (metal shavings) found in breakfast cereals from LithuaniaFrom Lithuania, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Lithuania. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.0090 presence of foreign bodies in pandoroFrom Italy, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed.
- 2026.0053 Zearalenone in organic corn kernels from FranceFrom France, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 198 (limit 100 µg/kg - ppb). zearalenone
- 2026.0052 Exceed maximum level Sulphur dioxide and unlabeled (SO2) in dried apricots with kernels from Afghanistan From Afghanistan, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Latvia. At the EU border, reached the market, destroyed. Result 6269 ± 502 mg/kg (limit 2000 mg/kg - ppm). E220- sulfur dioxide
- 2026.0048 Mercury in swordfish from ItalyFrom Italy, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1,58 ± 0,51 (limit 1 mg/kg - ppm). mercury
- 2026.0038 incorrect date labelling on Smoked SalmonFrom Poland, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Switzerland. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.0037 poisoning after eating a THC brownieFrom Czech Republic, Ices and Desserts. Notified by France. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.0033 Exceeded amount of glycidyl esters in avocado oil from Spain, via Slovakia.From Spain, Fats and Oils. Notified by Czechia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1768 (limit 1000 µg/kg - ppb). glycidyl esters
- 2026.0032 probabile presenza di aflatossina M1 in mozzarella di latte di bufala//probable presence of aflatoxin M1 in buffalo milk mozzarellaFrom Italy, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Italy. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market. Aflatoxin
- 2026.0029 Riscontro di positività a Listeria Monocytogenes in Prosciutto cotto e Fesa di tacchino//Positive results for Listeria monocytogenes in cooked ham and turkey breastFrom Italy, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Italy. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result Presenza. Listeria monocytogenes
- 2025.10292 Possible pieces of plastic in cookies from SwedenFrom Sweden, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Finland. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.0027 Cereulide in infant formula from GermanyFrom Germany, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Austria. Official control on the market, reached the market, re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,70 ± 0,22. cereulide
- 2026.0026 Ochratoxin A in wheat gluten from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.0017 Ethylene oxide in various spice mixesFrom United States, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 27 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). ethylene oxidemineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
Information notifications (22)
- 2026.0175 Chlorpyrifos-methyl in oranges from SpainFrom Spain, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, not on the market. Result 0,04 ± 0,02 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos-methyl
- 2026.0166 Increased lead content in organic dandelion processed in food supplements from GermanyFrom Germany, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.0157 Migration of aniline from a multifunctional frying pan from ChinaFrom China, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Slovenia. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0,014 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2026.0136 Unauthorised consignment of Matcha latte imported without an official control at the border control postFrom South Korea, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.0132 Sibutramine en sildenafil in supplementsFrom Turkey, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 23400 (limit Not present mg/kg - ppm). sibutraminesildenafil
- 2026.0131 Sildenafil in food supplementsFrom United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 8390 (limit Not present mg/kg - ppm). sildenafil
- 2026.0129 Cadmium in Flaxseed from FranceFrom France, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check. Result 0.97 (limit 0.5 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2026.0127 Leucomalachite green in trout from PolandFrom Poland, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Czechia. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result 1,34 (limit 0,5 µg/kg - ppb). leucomalachite green
- 2026.0122 Salmonella in skinless and boneless pork neck from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Finland. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Detected (limit None /25g). Salmonella typhimurium monophasic (4, 5:i:-)
- 2026.0120 Missing import controls on paprika powder from ChinaFrom China, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Germany. At the EU border, reached the market.
- 2026.0107 Aflatoxin in peanuts from the USAFrom United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 5,1 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.0104 Bacillus cereus & Salmonella in plant based ground beef, from IndiaFrom India, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result >150000 (limit 100000 CFU/g). Bacillus cereusSalmonella
- 2026.0093 Elevated hydrocyanic acid (7,4 mg/kg) in Plum compote from HungaryFrom Hungary, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Estonia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 7,4 ± 1,0 mg/kg - ppm (limit 5,0 mg/kg - ppm). cyanide
- 2026.0092 Bulging packaging in smoked bacon cubs from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.0091 Probably unauthorised novel food ingredient senna leaves in herbal tea from Thailand, via the NetherlandsFrom Thailand, unknown origin, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result Nachweis von Sennosiden. novel food ingredient
- 2026.0064 Unauthorized additive titanium dioxide in Cinnamon Rolls from the United StatesFrom United States, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result 1015. colour E 171 - titanium dioxide
- 2026.0063 Unauthorised dye Rhodamine B found in pickled beets from Syria, via TurkeyFrom Syria, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Rhodamine B
- 2026.0039 Salmonella spp in "aripi de pui cu os si piele", origine Romania///Salmonella spp in "chicken wings with bone and skin", origin RomaniaFrom Romania, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Romania. Company's own check, reached the market. Result detectie 1 esantion din 5 (limit absent /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.0035 Salmonella enteritidis in petto di pollo dalla Romania///Salmonella enteritidis in chicken breast from RomaniaFrom Romania, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result presente//detected (limit assenza//not deteced null). Salmonella Enteritidis
- 2026.0028 Parasitic infestation in frozen hake from SpainFrom Spain, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Lithuania. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market, destroyed. Result 4 dead larvae of flatworms of the class Cestoda (Hepatoxylon trichiuri) were detected on … parasitic infestation
- 2026.0023 High level of cypermethrin and unauthorised pesticide chlorpyrifos in pomegranates from SyriaFrom Syria, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Austria. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,35 ± 0,18 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifoscypermethrin
- 2026.0021 Ogm in polenta al di sopra dei limiti //GMOs in polenta above the limitsFrom Italy, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 2.16 (limit 0.9 %). genetically modified