RASFF Notifications — Week 6 2026 (2–8 Feb) | Border Rejections, Alerts & Information
In week 6 of 2026 (2–8 Feb), the EU's RASFF system recorded 82 notifications affecting food and feed imports: 19 border rejections, 25 alerts, and 38 information notices. The most-affected origin countries were Turkey, Belgium and India. The list below gives each of these 82 notifications by date and RASFF reference, with the country that notified it and the hazard found; 55 carry the laboratory result and 29 say what happened to the consignment.
Key figures
- Reached the EU market
- 47 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 (19)
- 2026.1005 Ochratoxin A in dried figs (fig balls)From Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Sweden. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 11,4 ± 2,3 (limit 6,78 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.1003 Unauthorized additives natamycin (E235) on the list of ingredients in spirits from South AfricaFrom South Africa, Alcoholic Beverages. Notified by Cyprus.
- 2026.0999 Absence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanFrom Sudan, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2026.0997 Absence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanFrom Sudan, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2026.0992 poor temperature control and illegal import of and absence of labelling on various products of animal origin from MoldovaFrom Moldova, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by European Commission. Destroyed.
- 2026.0990 pasożyty w mrożonych płatach z makreli z Chin///parasites in frozen mackerel flakes from ChinaFrom China, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Poland. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.0987 Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano (kekik) from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Norway. Destroyed. Result 5244 (limit 1000 µg/kg - ppb). pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- 2026.0977 Salmonella spp. in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil. From Brazil, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Present (limit Not present /25g). Salmonella spp
- 2026.0969 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkeyFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 18,0 +/- 7,2 (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0968 Sulfites in hibiscus flower from EgyptFrom Egypt, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Croatia. Destroyed. Result 56,9. sulphite
- 2026.0962 Pesticides in fresh chiliFrom Kenya, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Sweden. Destroyed. Result 0.73 (limit 0,1 mg/kg - ppm). carbendazim
- 2026.0960 Rotten odor from frozen shrimps from India. From India, Crustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.0958 Indoxacarb in fresh tomatoes from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched. Result 0,117+/-0,059 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). indoxacarb
- 2026.0937 Aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from IranFrom Iran, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Result 19,3 +/- 1,7. Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.0927 aflatoxins in hazelnutl from GeorgiaFrom Georgia, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 10.0 +/- 3.0 (limit 5.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.0889 Unauthorised substance chlorpyriphos in oranges from EgyptFrom Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Slovenia. Result 0.036 (+/-0.018) (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.0844 Ochratoxin A in dried figsFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 42.4 (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0842 Frozen and broken bottles with lemonade from GeorgiaFrom Georgia, Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.0841 Frozen and broken bottles with lemonade from GeorgiaFrom Georgia, Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Notified by Latvia. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
Alerts (25)
- 2026.1020 Pesticides residues in Amaranthus from TogoFrom Togo, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Belgium. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0,86 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). acetamiprid
- 2026.1018 Cereulide in infant formula from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, destroyed.
- 2026.1017 Cereulide in infant formula, follow on formula and FSMP, from IrelandFrom Portugal, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Ireland. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1011 Unlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergen (sesame) in ready-made ramen noodle dishes from the NetherlandsFrom Malaysia, Netherlands, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1008 Cereulide in base powder ingredient used to manufacture infant formula, follow on formula and FSMP from IrelandFrom Ireland, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Ireland. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1000 Aflatoxin B1 exceedance in basmati rice from IndiaFrom India, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result 2,1 (limit 2,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.0985 salmonella enteritidis in poultry meat from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result presence (limit absence /25g). Salmonella Enteritidis
- 2026.0984 Foreign body (glass fragments) in tomato paste from Türkiye, via the NetherlandsFrom Turkey, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Germany. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.0980 Metal fragments in girasoli from ItalyFrom Italy, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Belgium. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.0975 Bacillus cereus in ready meals from South Korea, via GermanyFrom South Korea, Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market, destroyed. Result 1.5 * 10^05. Bacillus cereus
- 2026.0952 Small parts from a tea set for children may come loose and pose a choking hazard From Denmark, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.0944 Unauthorized substances leukomalachite green and malachite green in frozen black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) from BangladeshFrom Bangladesh, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Germany. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0,4 (limit 0,3 µg/kg - ppb). leucomalachite greenmalachite green
- 2026.0931 Foreign bodies (metal wire) in poultry raw sausages from FranceFrom France, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Germany. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market. fragments metal
- 2026.0916 Pesticides residues in aubergines from Burkina FasoFrom Burkina Faso, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Belgium. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0.03 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.0911 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 219 ± 27. cannabidiol (CBD)tetrahydrocanabinol (THC)
- 2026.0873 Mercurio por encima de los límites establecidos en pez espada congelado procedente de España//High levels of mercury in frozen swordfish from SpainFrom Spain, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Spain. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1,8 ± 0,2 (limit 1 mg/kg - ppm). mercury
- 2026.0872 Presenza di Sudan IV in aroma naturale di paprika dall'India via Germania///Presence of Sudan IV in natural paprika flavoring from India via GermanyFrom Germany, Food Additives and Flavourings. Notified by Italy. Company's own check. Result 96 (± 48) (limit absence µg/kg - ppb). Sudan 4
- 2026.0869 Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) in jelly sweets from the Czech RepublicFrom Czech Republic, Confectionery. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.0866 Ochratoxin in coffeeFrom Italy, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Croatia. At the EU border, reached the market, re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 8,56 +/- 1,54 (limit 3,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0864 pieces of sharp metal in chocolate rolls from FranceFrom France, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Belgium. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.0861 Undeclared unauthorised food ingredient dexamethason and cyproheptadine in food supplement from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 3600000. cyproheptadinedexamethasone
- 2026.0859 Benzo(a)pyrene and som 4 PAHs in Valerian Root from the United StatesFrom United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 20,1 (limit 10 µg/kg - ppb). benzo(a)pyrenepolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of
- 2026.0854 Nickel in sunflower kernels from Bulgaria From Bulgaria, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, re-dispatched. Result 16,9 (limit 8 mg/kg - ppm). nickel
- 2026.0848 Detection of Listeria in ready-to-eat chicken productsFrom France, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market. Result detected (limit no detected null). Listeria monocytogenes
- 2026.0847 Undeclared allergen (sulfur dioxide) in coconut strips from Vietnam, via the Czech RepublicFrom Vietnam, Confectionery. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result 92,6 ± 18,5. E220- sulfur dioxide
Information notifications (38)
- 2026.1022 Several unauthorised novel food ingredient detected such as: turkey tail, cordyceps militaris, 5-htpFrom United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Netherlands. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1021 Aflatoxine B1 in basmati rice from IndiaFrom India, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 2,1 (limit 2,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.1014 Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Argentina via the United StatesFrom Argentina, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 2.2 (limit 2.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.1012 Arsénico en alimento infantil procedente de Turquía // Arsenic in baby food from TurkeyFrom Turkey, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, not on the market. Result 0,092+-0,011. arsenic
- 2026.1009 Heptachlor limit exceeded in Hokkaido pumpkins from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 0,022 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). heptachlor
- 2026.1007 MOAH in rice from PakistanFrom Pakistan, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Denmark. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1,05. mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
- 2026.1001 Ochratoxin A & lead in exhausted vanilla powder from MadagascarFrom Madagascar, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 6.1 (limit 0.6 mg/kg - ppm). leadochratoxin A
- 2026.0988 Unauthorised food additives E150c and E150d in dark cane sugar from ColombiaFrom Colombia, Confectionery. Notified by Czechia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,085 (limit unauthorised mg/kg - ppm). colour E 150c - ammoniacolour E 150d - sulphite ammonia
- 2026.0982 Ochratoxin A in cocoa powder from TürkiyeFrom Netherlands, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 14,8 (limit 3,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0981 Aflatoxin in Basmati Brown Rice from PakistanFrom Pakistan, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, not on the market, treated, sorted or diverted. Result 6.9 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.0979 Norovirus on raspberries from MaroccoFrom Morocco, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Present (limit Absent /25g). norovirus
- 2026.0972 Salmonella in turkey protein meal, origin France //// Salmonella in faina proteica de curcan, origine FrantaFrom France, Feed Materials. Notified by Romania. Company's own check, destroyed. Result Raport Analitic nr. AR-26-YE-001334-01/26.01.2026 (limit Absent /25g). Salmonella spp
- 2026.0971 Salmonella in feed material from GermanyFrom Germany, Feed Materials. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check.
- 2026.0951 MOAH in rice from PakistanFrom Denmark, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Denmark. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 2,2 (limit 0,5 /mg). mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
- 2026.0950 Plaguicidas (fenazaquina, formetanato y flonicamida suma) en pimientos picantes procedentes de Marruecos/Pesticides (fenazaquin, formetanate and flonicamid)) in hot peppers from Morocco.From Morocco, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0,016 ± 0,08 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). fenazaquinflonicamidformetanate
- 2026.0949 Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken breast fillet from UkraineFrom Ukraine, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Hungary. At the EU border, reached the market. Result positive (5x) /25g. Salmonella infantis
- 2026.0948 Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in tea from IndiaFrom India, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, destroyed. Result 7980 (limit 200 µg/kg - ppb). pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- 2026.0946 Elevated levels of Sunset Yellow (E110) (61.6 mg/l) in soft drink from NigeriaFrom Nigeria, Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Notified by Ireland. At the EU border, reached the market. Result ~ 61.6 (limit 20 mg/l). colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF
- 2026.0945 Ochratoxin A in dried organic mulberries from Türkiye From Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 6,28 ± 2,76 (limit 2,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.0940 Salmonella kedougou in quail from Italy, via NetherlandsFrom Italy, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Austria. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result detectable. Salmonella kedougou
- 2026.0933 Non-food oil in chocolate chips from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, not on the market.
- 2026.0928 Presence of basic blue 7 in aquaculture fishery products from the United KingdomFrom United Kingdom, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Switzerland. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 3.2 µg/kg. victoria blue R
- 2026.0917 fluoride in supplementary feed for pigs from GermanyFrom Germany, Pet Food. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 2710 (limit 500 mg/kg - ppm). fluoride
- 2026.0914 Salmonella spp. in carnati macelaresti origine Romania // Salmonella spp in butcher's sausages from RomaniaFrom Romania, Spain, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Romania. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Detectat (limit Absent /10g). Salmonella
- 2026.0913 listeria in a ready-made dish from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result >15000 (limit absence /25g). Listeria monocytogenes
- 2026.0912 Ochratoxin A in dried figsFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Switzerland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 48.9. ochratoxin A
- 2026.0910 High amount of residual oxygen in grated cheese from Italy, via GermanyFrom Italy, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, destroyed.
- 2026.0908 Undeclared unauthorised novel food ingredients in food supplement from the UKFrom United Kingdom, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check.
- 2026.0899 Salmonella spp. in organic soy cake pellets from GermanyFrom Germany, Feed Materials. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result nachgewiesen///detected. Salmonella
- 2026.0896 Suspected use of spoiled almonds or residual cleaning agent with a chemical off-flavor in the apple cinnamon flavor protein barFrom Lithuania, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Netherlands. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market, re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.0877 3-MCPD in fish oil from ChinaFrom China, Fats and Oils. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 18000. 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD)
- 2026.0875 aflatoxin in Groundnuts from BrazilFrom Brazil, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 4.4 (limit 4.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.0874 Undeclared allergen milk in Kaju Roll from India From India, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Switzerland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result >0.1. milk
- 2026.0863 Foreign body (black fragment) in creamed spinach from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.0858 Aflatoxins in sunflower seeds from TurkeyFrom Turkey, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 31,5+-12,6 (limit 2,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.0857 Unapproved novel food "Bidens" in tea from the Czech RepublicFrom Czech Republic, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. novel food ingredient
- 2026.0856 Absence of lot number on the label of salty anchovies from CroatiaFrom Croatia, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.0850 Aflatoxins in groundnuts from ArgentinaFrom Argentina, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, re-dispatched. Result 5,1 (limit 2,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1aflatoxin total