RASFF Notifications — Week 10 2026 (2–8 Mar) | Border Rejections, Alerts & Information
In week 10 of 2026 (2–8 Mar), the EU's RASFF system recorded 98 notifications affecting food and feed imports: 32 border rejections, 18 alerts, and 48 information notices. The most-affected origin countries were Germany, Poland and Turkey.
Key figures
- Reached the EU market
- 48 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 (32)
- 2026.1898 Dimethoate in oranges from EgyptFrom Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Slovenia. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,061 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). dimethoate
- 2026.1864 Tolfenpyrad en hojas de té procedentes de China //Tolfenpyrad en hojas de te procedentes de China From China, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Spain. Result >0.026 ± 0.013 (limit 0.010 mg/kg - ppm). dinotefuran
- 2026.1843 Mycotoxins in hazelnut paste from Bosnia and HerzegovinaFrom Bosnia and Herzegovina, Confectionery. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched. Result 1,78. Aflatoxin B1total
- 2026.1842 sulphite unauthorised in juniper berries (Juniperus Communis L.) from the Republic of North MacedoniaFrom North Macedonia, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Croatia. Re-dispatched. Result 18.1. sulphite
- 2026.1841 Imazalil and Prochloraz in pomegranate from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Destroyed. Result 0.171+/-0.086 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). imazalilprochloraz
- 2026.1839 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 201+/-80,4 (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.1837 Unauthorised substance tolfenpyrad in black tea from IndiaFrom India, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Greece. Result 0.081 ± 0.040 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tolfenpyrad
- 2026.1834 Escherichia coli STEC detectada en carne de bovino //Detection of E. coli STEC in bovine meatFrom Uruguay, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Spain. Re-dispatched. Escherichia coli
- 2026.1833 E. coli (STEC) en carne de vacuno de Uruguay. E. coli (STEC) in beef from UruguayFrom Uruguay, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Spain. Re-dispatched. Result Detectado en 25 (limit No detectado en 25 /g). Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing
- 2026.1832 E. coli (STEC) en carne de vacuno de Uruguay. E. coli (STEC) in beef from UruguayFrom Uruguay, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Spain. Re-dispatched. Result Detectado en 25 (limit No detectado en 25 /g). Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing
- 2026.1829 E-171 CARAMELOS COLOMBIA // E-171 CANDY COLOMBIAFrom Colombia, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Spain. colour E 171 - titanium dioxide
- 2026.1828 Presencia del parásito Anisakis spp. en pescado fresco de Marruecos//Presence of the Anisakis spp. parasite in fresh fish from Morocco.From Morocco, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Spain. Destroyed.
- 2026.1824 aflatoxins in hazelnuts from AzerbaijanFrom Azerbaijan, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched. Result 9.1 +/- 2.7 (limit 5.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.1814 Migration of Primary Aromatic Amines (PAAs) from 7 piece nylon utensil setFrom China, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland. Re-dispatched. Result 0.021 +/- 0.001 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). primary aromatic amines
- 2026.1809 Utensili da cucina di plastica a base di poliammide/Migration of aromatic amines from polyamide-based kitchenware from ChinaFrom China, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Italy. Result 1 ° attacco cucchiaio 0.016 mg/kg; servispaghetti 0.020 mg/kg; mestolo 0.027 mg/kg; II° … primary aromatic amines
- 2026.1799 Tebufenpyrad in dresh peppers from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Destroyed. Result 0.354+/-0.177 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). tebufenpyrad
- 2026.1793 Salmonella in processed animal proteins (poultry meal) from the United KingdomFrom United Kingdom, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 1x Present (limit Absent /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.1791 Novel food -an extract from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L from IndiaFrom India, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Slovenia. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.1785 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 32±10 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.1784 Tebuconazole in drumsticks from IndiaFrom India, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.053±0.027 (limit 0,02 mg/kg - ppm). tebuconazole
- 2026.1780 Salmonella in processed animal proteins (poultry meal) from the United KingdomFrom United Kingdom, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 1x Present (limit Absent /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.1770 Organoleptic deviation (ammonia smell) in feed (krill) from Norway via Uruguay.From Norway, Feed Materials. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.1761 Carbendazim, Chlorfenapir, Lambdacialotrina on Capsicum Spp from TanzaniaFrom Tanzania, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Destroyed. Result 0,35 +/- 0,18. benomil/carbendazimcarbendazimchlorfenapyrlambda-cyhalothrin
- 2026.1747 Ochratoxin A in dired figs from TurkeyFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 17,3+/-6,9 (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.1729 Acefate In Bottle Gourd Da India/Acefate In Bottle Gourd From IndiaFrom India, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. Destroyed. Result 0,14 +/- 0,07. acephate
- 2026.1703 Phtalimid in tea from ChinaFrom China, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.18 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). folpet
- 2026.1702 Chlorpyrifos in orange from EgyptFrom Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.026±0.013 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.1701 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 97±30 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.1699 Metalaxyl in yard long beans from Sri LankaFrom Sri Lanka, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.11 ± 0.06 (limit 0,02 mg/kg - ppm). metalaxyl
- 2026.1697 Chlorfenapyr in chili peppers from EgyptFrom Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.57±0.29 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorfenapyr
- 2026.1692 Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Iran via TürkiyeFrom Iran, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Greece. Re-dispatched. Result 52,8+/-12,1 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.1690 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 11.3±3.4 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
Alerts (18)
- 2026.1909 foreign body (plastic/rubber > 7 mm) in kaleFrom Belgium, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1907 Staphylococcal enterotoxin in whey powder from GermanyFrom Germany, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Staphylokokken-Enterotoxin. Staphylococcal enterotoxin
- 2026.1903 Chlorpyrifos in bananasFrom Ecuador, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 0,014 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.1893 Salmonella Spp. found in raw material used to produce minced meat and raw poultry meat products.From Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Poland. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market. Result obecna w 2/5 próbek (limit Nieobecna /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.1892 Excessive nickel detected in spaghetti spoon From Netherlands, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Ireland. Official control on the market, not on the market. Result 0.052 ±0.011 (limit 0.02 mg/kg - ppm). nickel
- 2026.1886 Staphylococcal enterotoxin in cheese from GermanyFrom Germany, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 25. Staphylokokken Enterotoxin bildend
- 2026.1855 Salmonella in frozen chicken schnitzel From Germany, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Sweden. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Found. Salmonella
- 2026.1825 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) (stx1 - stx2) in bovine meat From Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result presence (limit absence /25g). Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing
- 2026.1818 Undeclared allergen (fish) in battered shrimp from PolandFrom Poland, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Denmark. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1812 Celery and mustard not mentioned on the label of a prepared dishFrom Belgium, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1802 Metal pieces in biscuits from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Belgium. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1790 Unapproved novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in hemp pouches from SwedenFrom Sweden, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. cannabidiol (CBD)
- 2026.1789 Undeclared allergen celery in herb butter from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, destroyed.
- 2026.1773 Presencia de proteína de leche no declarada en huevo entero en polvo de origen Polonia // Presence of undeclared milk protein in whole egg powder originating in PolandFrom Poland, Spain, Eggs and Egg Products. Notified by Spain. Company's own check.
- 2026.1764 Presencia de proteína de leche no declarada en producto de panadería sin gluten de origen España//Presence of undeclared milk protein in gluten-free bakery product from Spain From Spain, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Spain. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched or destroyed.
- 2026.1757 Oxamyl in frozen strawberries from EgyptFrom Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, not on the market, destroyed. Result 0,064 (limit 0,001 mg/kg - ppm). oxamyl
- 2026.1733 Food supplements with too high content of zinc and no longer authorised food additive titan dioxideFrom Netherlands, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Switzerland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 36 (limit 5.3 mg/dosage). colour E 171 - titanium dioxidezinc
- 2026.1721 Presence of plastic pieces in chocolateFrom Sweden, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Sweden. Company's own check, reached the market.
Information notifications (48)
- 2026.1908 Pesticides residues in Amaranthus from TogoFrom Togo, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Belgium. At the EU border, re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0.5 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). acetamiprid
- 2026.1906 Salmonella spp. in chicken breast from PolandFrom Czech Republic, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Poland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Salmonella spp.
- 2026.1905 Norovirus in ostriche dalla Francia//Norovirus in oysters from FranceFrom France, Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by Italy. Company's own check, reached the market. Result presenza in 2g (limit assenza null). norovirus
- 2026.1904 Mold contamination in drinking coconuts from Germany From Germany, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1894 Chlorpyrifos on avocado from PeruFrom Peru, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, destroyed. Result 0.048 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.1889 Cadmio en aguacates procedentes de Perú/ Cadmium in avocados from PeruFrom Peru, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, destroyed. Result 0.07 (limit 0.05 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2026.1882 Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) in mixed pickles from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Greece. At the EU border, treated, sorted or diverted. Result 22. E220- sulfur dioxide
- 2026.1875 Plomo en aguacates frescos de Mexico // Lead in fresh avocados from MexicoFrom Mexico, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0,149 ± 0,015 (limit 0.1 mg/kg - ppm). lead
- 2026.1869 Plastic in Crispy Chicken Burgers from SwedenFrom Sweden, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Sweden. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1868 MOAH on Instant noodles Prawn from ChinaFrom China, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 3.1 (limit 1 mg/kg - ppm). mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH)
- 2026.1863 Migration of aluminium in drinking bottle from France via Sweden From France, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Denmark. Monitoring or surveillance sample. Result 33. aluminium
- 2026.1862 Salmonella spp. in poultry meat from RomaniaFrom Romania, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result presenza (limit assenza /25g). Salmonella spp
- 2026.1861 Salmonella infantis in poultry meat from RomaniaFrom Romania, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result presenza (limit assenza /25g). Salmonella infantis
- 2026.1860 Foreign body (insect) in dried whole bay leaves from PolandFrom Poland, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Hungary. Company's own check, destroyed. insects dead
- 2026.1859 Aflatoxin in pistachio kernels from USA via GermanyFrom United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Norway. Monitoring or surveillance sample. Result 236,5 (limit 10 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxins B1
- 2026.1852 High content of glycerine (E 422) content and differing sugar contents in slush ice concentrate from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 40410 +/- 4040. E 422 - glycerol
- 2026.1851 Sensory changes in beef – fake tenderloin from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Slovakia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Altered, with a strong, unpleasant smell.. abnormal colourabnormal smell
- 2026.1850 Sensory changes observed in beef shin (Tafelspitz cut) from Germany.From Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Slovakia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Altered, sour, undesirable, and unpleasant; showing signs of spoilage.. abnormal colourabnormal smell
- 2026.1845 Salmonella Infantis (in 4 out of 5 units) in frozen boneless and skinless chicken meat from UkraineFrom Ukraine, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Latvia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result detected (4 from 5 units) /25g. Salmonella infantis
- 2026.1830 Foreign object in canned vegetablesFrom Madagascar, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1817 Unauthorized substance sildenafil in honey paste from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. sildenafil
- 2026.1816 Unauthorized food additive Titanium dioxide E171 in food supplements from LatviaFrom unknown origin, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Lithuania. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1815 Salmonella in sausageFrom France, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by France. Company's own check, not on the market. Result detected (limit no detected null). Salmonella
- 2026.1810 Salmonella spp in carne pasare din RO/// Salmonella spp in chicken meat from RomaniaFrom Romania, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Romania. Company's own check, reached the market. Result detectat (limit nedetectat /25g). Salmonella infantisSalmonella spp
- 2026.1808 Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from UkraineFrom Ukraine, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Hungary. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 5*positive /25g. Salmonella infantis
- 2026.1806 Consignment of cheese sauce imported from the Unites States without official control at the border control postFrom United States, Soups, Broths, Sauces and Condiments. Notified by Belgium. At the EU border, reached the market.
- 2026.1805 Salmonella spp. in chicken kebap from Germany, produced with raw material from PolandFrom Germany, Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market. Result detected (limit not detected /25g). Salmonella spp
- 2026.1800 E.coli STEC in cheeseFrom France, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by France. Company's own check, not on the market. Result 026:H11 eae+/stx2+ (limit not detected null). Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing
- 2026.1794 Presencia de E.Coli en niveles que superan límites legislados en chirlas procedentes de Italia // Presence of E. coli at levels exceeding legal limits in clams from ItalyFrom Spain, Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by Spain. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Los 5 ejemplares > 230 MPN / The 5 samples > 230 MPN (limit < 230 MPN/100g). e.coli
- 2026.1788 anisakis in Atlantic squidFrom Spain, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Italy. Company's own check, reached the market. Result Presenza di parassiti visibili in (limit Assenza in /250g). nematodes
- 2026.1782 Chlorate in frozen broccoli from EgyptFrom Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 3,7 (limit 0,4 mg/kg - ppm). chlorate
- 2026.1779 Stwierdzenie obecności ciała obcego w wafelkach czekoladowych // presence of a foreign object in chocolate wafersFrom Czech Republic, Confectionery. Notified by Poland. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1778 Salmonella Infantis (in 3 out of 5 units) in marinated chicken mid-wing sections (barbecue marinade) from Poland.From Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Latvia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result detected (3 from 5 units) /25g (limit Not approved null). Salmonella infantis
- 2026.1769 Foreign body (insect excrement, webs and an insect egg) in cinnamon sticks from ChinaFrom China, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. insects excrements
- 2026.1762 Norovirus in live oysters from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Detected. norovirus
- 2026.1755 Presence of a hard white piece in a burger from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Belgium. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.1752 plaguicidas en aceite de oliva lampante de Perú //pesticides in lampante olive oil from PeruFrom Peru, Fats and Oils. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, not on the market. Result 0.05 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). buprofezinchlorpyrifos
- 2026.1751 Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillets from SlovakiaFrom Slovakia, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Czechia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result presence (limit absence null). Salmonella infantis
- 2026.1749 Salmonella spp. w mięsie mielonym/// Salmonella spp. in minced meatFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Poland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result obecna 5 z 5 (limit nieobecna /25g). Salmonella spp
- 2026.1746 increasing migration of aluminium from drinking bottles from GermanyFrom Germany, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Netherlands. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market. Result 12 (limit 5 mg/kg - ppm). aluminium
- 2026.1738 Presence of Norovirus (GI and II) in oysters from FranceFrom United Kingdom (Northern Ireland), Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result presente/presence /2. norovirus
- 2026.1737 Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Argentina From Argentina, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, not on the market, treated, sorted or diverted. Result 2.8 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.1736 Salmonella spp. in fresh poultry from PolandFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Lithuania. Company's own check. Result Present in 4 out of 5 samples (limit Not allowed /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.1732 Incomplete import procedures for green tea powder from JapanFrom Japan, Poland, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Lithuania. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.1716 Cadmio detectado en judias de Perú//Cadmium detected in beans from PerúFrom Peru, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, not on the market. Result 0.11 mg/Kg ±23.5 % (limit 0.04 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2026.1432 Salmonella in animal feedFrom Germany, Feed Materials. Notified by Switzerland. Company's own check, re-dispatched. Result detected. Salmonella
- 2026.1698 Sensory deviation in Olive oil from LebanonFrom Lebanon, Fats and Oils. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.1696 Improperly declared allergens in various FSMP productsFrom United Kingdom, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Ireland. Monitoring or surveillance sample.