RASFF Notifications — Week 8 2026 (16–22 Feb) | Border Rejections, Alerts & Information
In week 8 of 2026 (16–22 Feb), the EU's RASFF system recorded 84 notifications affecting food and feed imports: 16 border rejections, 21 alerts, and 47 information notices. The most-affected origin countries were China, Italy and Poland. The list below gives each of these 84 notifications by date and RASFF reference, with the country that notified it and the hazard found; 55 carry the laboratory result and 27 say what happened to the consignment.
Key figures
- Reached the EU market
- 56 of this week's notifications concerned products that had reached the EU market; 10 led to a recall from consumers.
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Border rejections (16)
- 2026.1456 Border rejection of nylon scoops from China due to unsatisfactory laboratory reportFrom China, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland. Re-dispatched.
- 2026.1448 Chlorates in xanthan gum from ChinaFrom China, Food Additives and Flavourings. Notified by Italy. Result 2.7. chlorate
- 2026.1426 chlorpyrifos-methyl in fresh mandarin from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched. Result 0.033+/-0.017 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos-methyl
- 2026.1421 dithicarbamates and pyraclostrobin in vine leaves from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched. Result 0,074±0,037 (limit 0,02 mg/kg - ppm). dithiocarbamatespyraclostrobin
- 2026.1402 cyantraniliprole in Colombian passion fruitFrom Colombia, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Result 0.12 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). cyantraniliprole
- 2026.1392 Cadmium (Cd) in green mung beans from VenezuelaFrom Venezuela, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched. Result 0,104+/-0,21 (limit 0,04 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2026.1371 Strong Feces odor and feces particels in casings from ParaguayFrom Paraguay, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Netherlands. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.1343 Unauthorised substance sibutramin in food supplement from ThailandFrom Thailand, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Belgium. Monitoring or surveillance sample, destroyed. Result detected. sibutramine
- 2026.1341 Exceeding of MRL for Aflatoxin B1 and Total Aflatoxins in roasted and crushed peanuts from China /// Depasire LMA Aflatoxina B1 si Aflatoxine toatale in arahide prajite si maruntite, or. ChinaFrom China, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Romania. Result 106,63 +/- 53,31 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.1321 Absence of health certificates in sesame seeds from SudanFrom Sudan, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2026.1307 Aflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchio con guscio Origine USA Provenienza Turchia/Aflatoxins above permitted limits in pistachios kernels from the United States, dispatched from Türkiye From United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 12,6±1,7 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.1296 Aflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchio con guscio Origine USA Provenienza Turchia/ Aflatoxins above permitted limits in pistachios kernels from the United States, dispatched from TürkiyeFrom United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 20,4±1,8 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.1273 Presence of poultry DNA in fish meal from BrazilFrom Brazil, Animal By-Products. Notified by Spain. Result DETECTED (limit NO DETECTED null). poultry DNA presence
- 2026.1270 Ocratoxina A en higos secos procedente de Turquía // Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkeyFrom Turkey, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain. Reached the market. Result 10,80 +- 25,1% U (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.1248 Formetanate in fresh peppers from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Destroyed. Result 0.229+/-0.115 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). formetanate
- 2026.1246 thiabendazole in Colombian Passion FruitFrom Colombia, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Result 0.024 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). thiabendazole
Alerts (21)
- 2026.1452 Formaldehyde migration from melamin plastic containers from TaiwanFrom Taiwan, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Norway. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 150 (limit 15 mg/kg - ppm). formaldehyde
- 2026.1424 Risk of suffocation from consuming jelly candy from Japan, via the NetherlandsFrom Japan, Confectionery. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result suffocation risk consumption. suffocation risk consumption
- 2026.1423 almonds undeclared on almond-stuffed olives, incorrectly labelled as garlic-stuffed olives from SpainFrom Spain, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by European Commission. Other, reached the market.
- 2026.1422 Exceedance of the MRL for lambda-cyhalothrin in persimmons from Spain // Superación del LMR de lambda-cihalotrina en caquis procedentes de España From Spain, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market, destroyed. Result 0,14 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). lambda-cyhalothrin
- 2026.1411 Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide (sum of 2-chloroethanol and ethylene oxide, expressed as ethylene oxide) in food supplements from SloveniaFrom Slovenia, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Germany. Company's own check. Result 0,023. 2-chloroethanolethylene oxide
- 2026.1405 Presenza di Listeria monocytogenes in prodotti a base di latte RTE (Burrata e Stracciatella)/ Listeria monocytogenes in RTE dairy products (Burrata and Stracciatella) From Italy, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Italy. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1383 Undeclared allergen mustard in Chicken spring rolls from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1376 Cadmium in paprika from SpainFrom Spain, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, not on the market. Result 0.062 (limit 0.0328 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2026.1360 Salmonella spp in supersprouts raw seeds bio from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check.
- 2026.1353 Infant formula products may contain cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereusFrom Ireland, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Lithuania. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 0,3 (limit 0,1 µg/kg - ppb). cereulide
- 2026.1350 risk of bottle explosion following refermentationFrom France, Alcoholic Beverages. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1337 Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal tea from SlovakiaFrom Slovakia, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Czechia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 849 (limit 200 µg/kg - ppb). pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- 2026.1323 Psychoactive cannabinoids in confectionery from the Czech Republic, offered online for saleFrom Czech Republic, Confectionery. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1320 pesticide residue in broccoliFrom Spain, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Company's own check. Result 0,14 (limit 0,06 mg/kg - ppm). acetamiprid
- 2026.1316 Salmonella Indiana in frozen raw kebab skewer from FinlandFrom Finland, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Finland. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Detected (limit None /25g). Salmonella Indiana
- 2026.1302 Salmonella spp. in ground organic bay leaves of unknown originFrom unknown origin, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market. Result detected. Salmonella
- 2026.1267 MOAH in spicy chicken noodle soup from ChinaFrom China, Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 5.0 (± 1.8) (limit ≤ 1 mg/kg - ppm). mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
- 2026.1266 Cadmium on Avocado from PeruFrom Peru, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, destroyed. Result 0.12 (limit 0.05 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2026.1265 labeling error—presence of undeclared allergens on vegetarian patties from FranceFrom France, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1260 Cadmium in Avocado from ColombiaFrom Colombia, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 0.12 (limit 0.05 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2026.1254 Pesticides residues in aubergines from Burkina FasoFrom Burkina Faso, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Belgium. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0.15 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
Information notifications (47)
- 2026.1461 Salmonella infantis and newport in frozen chicken breast from PolandFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted. Result presence (limit not detected /25g). Salmonella NewportSalmonella infantis
- 2026.1460 Potential Norovirus in Oysters from IrelandFrom Ireland, Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by France. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1459 Salmonella enteritidis in chicken meat from PolandFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted. Result presenza//detected (limit assenza//not deteced /25g). Salmonella Enteritidis
- 2026.1457 Cyanide in linseed from UkraineFrom Ukraine, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted. Result 302 (limit 250 mg/kg - ppm). cyanide
- 2026.1455 Norovirus in chilled oysters from FranceFrom France, Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Detected /2g. norovirus
- 2026.1454 Unauthorised novel food (Nicotinamide mononucleotide) and high content of black pepper extract (piperine) in food supplement from Germany via CanadaFrom Germany, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Sweden. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1446 Chlorfenapyr, clothianidin, lambda-cyhalothrin, profenofos and thiamethoxam in fresh chili pepper from Cambodia via VietnamFrom Cambodia, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Norway. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result 0,32. chlorfenapyrclothianidinlambda-cyhalothrinprofenofos+1 more
- 2026.1441 Acetamiprid on spinach from Italy From Italy, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, destroyed. Result 0,57 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). acetamiprid
- 2026.1435 Chlorpyrifos in sesame oil from MalaysiaFrom Malaysia, Fats and Oils. Notified by Denmark. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,036 +/- 0,018 (limit 0,016 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.1431 Food supplements containing Ashwagandha and curcumin From Germany, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Denmark. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1429 Food supplement with caffein and green tea extractFrom Poland, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Sweden. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1427 funghi secchi con etichetta errata/dried mushrooms with incorrect labelFrom China, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1419 High amount of chlorates in xanthan gum (food/feed)From United Kingdom, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 17 +- 5. chlorate
- 2026.1406 Acetamiprid, Chlorantraniliprole and Chlorpyrifos in fresh mango from VietnamFrom Vietnam, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Norway. Monitoring or surveillance sample. Result 0,012. acetamipridchlorantraniliprolechlorpyrifos
- 2026.1396 Food supplement with Lepidium meyenii and Tribulus TerrestrisFrom Poland, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Sweden. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1395 Salmonella enteritidis in carne fresca di pollame origine Romania//Salmonella enteritidis in fresh poultry meat from RomaniaFrom Romania, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result presenza//detected (limit assenza//not deteced /25g). Salmonella Enteritidis
- 2026.1385 Klorpyrifos, lambda-cyhalotrin, buprofezin, klotiandin, heksakonazol, pencykuron, propikonazol and tiakloprid in chili peppers from CambodiaFrom Cambodia, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Norway. Monitoring or surveillance sample. Result 0,023. buprofezinchlorpyrifosclothianidinhexaconazole+4 more
- 2026.1382 permethrin in organic dried porcini mushroomsFrom Italy, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1,4 ± 0,7 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). permethrin
- 2026.1373 Incorrect labeling of allergenic substances was detected, the error concerns the product labeling, lack of underlining/bolding the presence of wheat, which contains gluten in TRAGIATELLE pastaFrom France, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Poland. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1370 Anisakis simplex in anchovy fillets in sunflower seed oil with extra virgin olive oilFrom Albania, Spain, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Italy. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market. Anisakis simplex parasitic infestation with
- 2026.1366 Brazil nut kernels with Aflatoxin from Bolivia via the United KingdomFrom Bolivia, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result 7.1 (limit 5,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.1365 Misleading declaration for AliBaba mustard oil from IndiaFrom India, Fats and Oils. Notified by Croatia. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1351 High content of melatonin (10 mg/piece) in food supplement from the United StatesFrom United States, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Lithuania. Official control on the market, reached the market, re-dispatched.
- 2026.1345 Salmonella spp. in soybean meal (GMO) from BrazilFrom Brazil, Feed Materials. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result detected. Salmonella
- 2026.1339 Elevated Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Whole CuminFrom unknown origin, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Ireland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1634.6 (limit 400 µg/kg - ppb). pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- 2026.1338 Salmonella in processed animal proteins (poultry meal) from the United KingdomFrom United Kingdom, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. At the EU border, reached the market. Result detected (limit absent /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.1334 Consignment of artemia cysts not subjected to an official control at the border control postFrom United States, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1333 Ochratoxin A in figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 33 (limit 8.0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.1329 Reziduuri pesticide neaprobate in stafide origine Uzbekistan / Unapproved pesticide residues in raisins originating from UzbekistanFrom Uzbekistan, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Romania. Company's own check. Result 0,056 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifosprofenofos
- 2026.1328 Acetamiprid in currants from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,058 (limit 0,010 mg/kg - ppm). acetamiprid
- 2026.1327 Salmonella Montevideo in rapeseed extraction meal from the Czech RepublicFrom Czech Republic, Feed Materials. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, treated, sorted or diverted. Salmonella Montevideo
- 2026.1319 Salmonella Infantis in corn gluten meal (feed) from AustriaFrom Austria, Feed Materials. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, treated, sorted or diverted. Result nachgewiesen /// detected. Salmonella infantis
- 2026.1311 tetramethrin in dried mushrooms From Bulgaria, Italy, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1,2 +/-0,6 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tetramethrin
- 2026.1308 salmonella enteritidis in poultry meat from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted.
- 2026.1305 clorpirifos en Mangos Brasil/ Chlorpyrifos in Mangoe from BrazilFrom Brazil, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0.08 (0.04-0.12 ) (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.1304 Unauthorised additive titanium dioxide in the confectionary products from the UKFrom unknown origin, Confectionery. Notified by Ireland. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1301 MOAH in rice from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, re-dispatched. Result 1.3 (limit 0.5 mg/item). mineral oil
- 2026.1300 stx1 and stx2 in soft goat's cheese made from raw milkFrom Switzerland, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Switzerland. Company's own check, reached the market. e.coli
- 2026.1299 Foreign bodies (EPS particles) in salt from RomaniaFrom Romania, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Hungary. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market. particles plastic
- 2026.1297 Buprofezin, carbofuran, chlorfenapyr, diafenthiuron, dinotefuran a methomyl in red chilli peppers from LaosFrom Laos, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Czechia. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result 0,045 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). buprofezincarbofuranchlorfenapyrdiafenthiuron+2 more
- 2026.1286 Illegal importation of chillies (Capsicum spp.) from IndiaFrom India, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. At the EU border, destroyed.
- 2026.1281 Salmonella in chicken sausage from The NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted. Result present (limit absent null). Salmonella
- 2026.1268 Unauthorised additive titanium dioxide in the confectionary products from China via UKFrom China, Confectionery. Notified by Ireland. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1264 Salmonella spp. in crispy chicken tenderloins from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result detected (limit not detected /25g). Salmonella spp.
- 2026.1253 siero di latte in polvere contenuto in sacco con difetto di fabbricazione/manufacturing defect of demineralized powdered milk contained in a bag from ItalyFrom Italy, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Italy. Company's own check, not on the market.
- 2026.1252 tetramethrin in dried mushroomsFrom China, Italy, Poland, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,60 +/-0,30 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tetramethrin
- 2026.1251 mercury above legal limits in frozen red tuna steaks / Presenza di Mercurio oltre i limiti di legge in tranci di tonno rosso surgelatoFrom Italy, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 1,3 +/- 0,1 mg (limit 1 mg /kg). mercury