RASFF Notifications — Week 19 2026 (4–10 May) | Border Rejections, Alerts & Information
In week 19 of 2026 (4–10 May), the EU's RASFF system recorded 95 notifications affecting food and feed imports: 17 border rejections, 30 alerts, and 48 information notices. The most-affected origin countries were Poland, Germany and France.
Key figures
- Reached the EU market
- 65 of this week's notifications concerned products that had reached the EU market; 16 led to a recall from consumers.
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Border rejections (17)
- 2026.4075 Beans Kenya Pesticide ResidueFrom Kenya, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Destroyed. Result 0.027 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). bifenthrin
- 2026.4059 nieautoryzowana nowa żywność- mrożone liście rośliny Pandanus amaryllifolius//Unauthorized Novel Food - Frozen leaves of the Pandanus amaryllifolius plant, country of origin: Thailand/ From Thailand, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Poland. Destroyed.
- 2026.4048 Peppers Egypt Pesticide Residue From Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Destroyed. Result 0.31 (limit 0.04 mg/kg - ppm). chlorfenapyrclothianidinimidacloprid
- 2026.4045 Beans Kenya Pesticide ResidueFrom Kenya, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Destroyed. Result 0.022 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). flutriafol
- 2026.4044 Dragon Fruit Vietnam Pesticide ResiduFrom Vietnam, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Destroyed. Result 0.024 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). iprodione
- 2026.4024 Aflatoxin in pistachios from the USA, via the United Arab EmiratesFrom United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 16,7 (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.4010 Aflatoxins in peanut kernels from the United StatesFrom United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 145,6+/-58,2 (limit 20 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.4009 Aflatoxins above the permitted limits in pistachios from the USA shipped to Turkey/ Aflatossine oltre i limiti consenti origine in pistacchi origine Usa spedizione TurchiaFrom United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Italy. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 31,7 (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.4007 Pesticide residues in tea from ChinaFrom China, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by Germany. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,37+/-0,19 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). acetamipriddifenoconazoledinotefuranflonicamid+1 more
- 2026.3984 attempt to illegally import, poor temperature control and absence of labelling on various products of animal origin (meat, eggs and honey) from MoldovaFrom Moldova, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by European Commission.
- 2026.3935 Clothianidin in rice from PakistanFrom Pakistan, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 0,024 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). clothianidin
- 2026.3933 Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by France. Re-dispatched or destroyed. Result 16.5±5.0 (limit 8,0 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.3930 Chlorpyrifos in tomatoes from EgyptFrom Egypt, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Greece. Result 0.20 ± 0.10 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.3892 MISSING HEALTH CERTIFICATE in Frozen ProductsFrom China, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Portugal. Destroyed.
- 2026.3880 Prochloraz in fresh lemon-lamas from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Re-dispatched. Result 0,913+/-0,457 (limit 0,03 mg/kg - ppm). prochloraz
- 2026.3878 Indoxacarb in fresh tomatoes from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Destroyed. Result 0.114+/-0.057 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). indoxacarb
- 2026.3867 Fosthiazate in fresh peppers from TürkiyeFrom Turkey, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Bulgaria. Destroyed. Result 0.194+/-0.097 (limit 0.02 mg/kg - ppm). fosthiazate
Alerts (30)
- 2026.4072 Monocrotophos in prickly pears from MexicoFrom Mexico, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 0,34 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). monocrotophos
- 2026.4066 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in raw milk cheese from FranceFrom France, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result in 25 g nachgewiesen//Unofficial translation: detected in 25 g. Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing
- 2026.4064 Allergic reaction after eating biscuits - Allergen "rye" is not listed on the labelFrom Italy, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Belgium. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.4060 Unapproved substance carbofuran in lime from Brazil via the NetherlandsFrom Brazil, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,023 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). carbofuran
- 2026.4058 Listeria monocytogenes present in a ready to eat cheese boardFrom Netherlands, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched or destroyed. Result Present (limit Not present /25g). Listeria monocytogenes
- 2026.4047 Tebufenpyrad in Zingiber officinale extract from ItalyFrom China, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, re-dispatched. Result 40 (limit 1 mg/kg - ppm). tebufenpyrad
- 2026.4042 Salmonella spp. in salted and dried fish from ThailandFrom Thailand, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Germany. Company's own check, reached the market. Result detected. Salmonella spp.
- 2026.4028 Detection of Vibrio vulnificus in frozen raw wild-caught prawnsFrom India, Crustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market. Vibrio vulnificus
- 2026.4025 recall of oysters following a zone closure due to E. coliFrom France, Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by France. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market.
- 2026.4020 Aflatoxins in pistachios from US via Jordan to Belgium and GermanyFrom United States, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Belgium. At the EU border, reached the market, treated, sorted or diverted. Result 19,3 (limit 10 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.4017 Salmonella and ochratoxin A in pistachio nuts via Sweden.From Sweden, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Finland. Official control on the market, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result 11,7 (limit 5,0 mg/kg - ppm). SalmonellaSalmonella Liverpoolochratoxin A
- 2026.3985 Foreign object: small metal fragments in cod nuggetsFrom Netherlands, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Netherlands. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market, re-dispatched.
- 2026.3978 Presence of a metallic foreign object in certain yogurts unitsFrom France, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by France. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.3969 Aflatoxins in peanut powder from Uganda to the Netherlands.From Uganda, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Belgium. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 100 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxins
- 2026.3960 Detection of STEC in French cheeseFrom France, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Presence (limit Absence /25g). Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing
- 2026.3957 Aflatoxins in mini corn wafers from Slovakia, raw material from Hungary.From Hungary, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Slovakia. Company's own check, reached the market. Result “Sum of aflatoxins 8,2. aflatoxins
- 2026.3948 shellfish that may be contaminated with ASP toxinsFrom France, Bivalve Molluscs and Products Thereof. Notified by France. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market.
- 2026.3947 Hard plastic found in aioli from Belgien From Belgium, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Denmark. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.3945 Aflatoxins in blanched, ground almonds from SpainFrom Spain, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 30,8 ± 12,3 (limit 4 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.3937 aflatoxin B in sesame seed from the Netherlands From Denmark, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 3,7 (limit 2 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.3936 Excessive levels of ochratoxin A found in coffee supplied by Italy, originating from Honduras From Honduras, Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations, Coffee and Tea. Notified by France. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 9,80 +/- 4,90 (limit 3 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.3926 Listeria monocytogenes in ham from BelgiumFrom Belgium, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result presence (limit absence /25g). Listeria monocytogenes
- 2026.3919 Non declared allergens in Madar bisquitsFrom Iran, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Denmark. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.3915 Sale of products containing sildenafil via a Dutch online shopFrom Netherlands, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 4750. sildenafil
- 2026.3914 Salmonella spp in smoked baconFrom France, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by France. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result detected (limit not detected /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.3906 salmonella in various chicken products from GermanyFrom Germany, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, destroyed. Result present (limit absent /25g). Salmonella Enteritidis
- 2026.3899 Allergen celery not declared on the label of dried vegetable mix produced in HungaryFrom Hungary, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Slovakia. Official control on the market, reached the market. celery
- 2026.3874 Glass shard in jam from FranceFrom France, Confectionery. Notified by Norway. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market, destroyed.
- 2026.3873 Cysticercosis in beef from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.3871 Cadmio en aguacate de Perú // Cadmium in avocados from PeruFrom Peru, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Spain. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0.07 (limit 0.05 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
Information notifications (48)
- 2026.4082 Consignment of processed petfood from Canada was not subjected to an official control at the border control postFrom Canada, Pet Food. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market.
- 2026.4081 przekroczenie NDP sumy alkaloidów pirolizydynowych w herbatce dla dzieci pochodzącej z Polski /// exceeding the MRL for the sum of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in children's tea from PolandFrom Poland, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Poland. Official control on the market, not on the market. Result 220 +/- 77 (limit 75 µg/kg - ppb). pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- 2026.4080 Mould growth found on crumpets from UK From United Kingdom, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Denmark. Company's own check, reached the market.
- 2026.4079 MOAH in green peas, from the Philippines From Philippines, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check. Result 7,8 (limit 0,5 mg/kg - ppm). mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
- 2026.4077 Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from EcuadorFrom Ecuador, Crustaceans and Products Thereof. Notified by Romania. At the EU border. Result DETECTED (limit ABSENT /25g). Vibrio cholerae
- 2026.4076 Risk of foreign bodies (plastic) in spice mills containing pepper and garlic from GermanyFrom Germany, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Germany. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.4068 Aflatoxin in groundnut kernels from ArgentinaFrom Argentina, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 3.4 (limit 2.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1
- 2026.4065 Detección de proteína de leche no declarada en etiquetado en galletas procedentes de España//Milk not declared on the Spanish label of salted crackers From Hungary, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Spain. Official control on the market, not on the market. Result mas de 10. milk
- 2026.4056 niezadeklarowany alergen (gluten) w cukrze kokosowym z Indonezji ///undeclared allergen (gluten) in coconut sugar from IndonesiaFrom Indonesia, Other Food Product / Mixed. Notified by Poland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 41,1 ± 6,2. gluten
- 2026.4041 unsuitable organoleptic aspects of beef from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Slovakia. Official control on the market, reached the market. abnormal smell
- 2026.4039 unsuitable organoleptic aspects of beef from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Slovakia. Official control on the market, reached the market. abnormal colourabnormal smell
- 2026.4036 unsuitable organoleptic aspects of beef from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Slovakia. Official control on the market, reached the market. abnormal smellorganoleptic characteristics unsuitable
- 2026.4034 Salmonella in poultry meat from BrazilFrom Brazil, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Present. Salmonella
- 2026.4027 Too high migration of aluminium from drinking bottleFrom unknown origin, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Netherlands. Monitoring or surveillance sample, reached the market. Result 40 (limit 5 mg/kg - ppm). aluminium
- 2026.2698 Insufficient proper veterinary inspection of chicken liversFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Latvia. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market. Result detected (limit Not approved null). nematodes
- 2026.4021 Salmonella Infantis (in 2 out of 5 units) in marinated chicken mid-wing sections (barbecue marinade) from PolandFrom Poland, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Latvia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result detected (2 from 5 units) /25g (limit Not approved null). Salmonella infantis
- 2026.4016 Salinomycin above MRL in compound feed for rabbits, from Czech RepublicFrom Czech Republic, Compound Feeds. Notified by Slovakia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 2,852 (limit 0,70 mg/kg - ppm). salinomycin
- 2026.4015 cbd in animal feedFrom Slovakia, Pet Food. Notified by Slovenia. Other, reached the market.
- 2026.4014 Aflatoxins in groundnuts from ArgentinaFrom Argentina, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 22 (limit 2.0 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin total
- 2026.3983 Glycidol Fatty Acid Esters and Sum of 3 MCPD and 3MPCD Esters exceeding the maximum level in Corn Snack From Thailand, Prepared Dishes and Snacks. Notified by Ireland. At the EU border, reached the market. Result >1200 (limit 875 (based on the declared palm oil content of 35%) µg/kg - ppb). 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD)glycidyl esters
- 2026.3982 Salmonella enteritidis in Bovine carcass from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Norway. Company's own check, treated, sorted or diverted. Result Detected (limit Not detected /25g). Salmonella Enteritidis
- 2026.3981 Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) in dried apricots from UzbekistanFrom Uzbekistan, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Latvia. At the EU border. Result 1685 ± 135 (limit 10 mg/kg - ppm). sulphite
- 2026.3980 Particles from terrestrial vertebrates in hydrolysed feather protein from the NetherlandsFrom Netherlands, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Present (limit Absent %). meal meat and bone
- 2026.3979 Elevated level of coumarin in a Granola Cereal ProductFrom United Kingdom (Northern Ireland), Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Ireland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 27.3 +/- 2.7 (limit 20 mg/kg - ppm). coumarin
- 2026.3977 Pesticide residue chlorpirifos in soya oil from UkraineFrom Ukraine, Feed Materials. Notified by Poland. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0,86 +/- 0,43 (limit 0,05 mg/kg - ppm). chlorpyrifos
- 2026.3976 Salmonella spp w 25 g mięsa z indyka – sznycel z indyka (Escalope de dindonneau) // Salmonella spp in 25 g of turkey meat – turkey schnitzel from PolandFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Poland. Company's own check, reached the market. Result wykryto w 1 z 1 próbki (limit nieobecne /25g). Salmonella spp.
- 2026.3972 Exceed level of Ochratoxin A 62 ± 32 µg/kg in raisins from UzbekistanFrom Uzbekistan, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Latvia. At the EU border, not on the market. Result 62 ± 32 (limit 8 µg/kg - ppb). ochratoxin A
- 2026.3971 Salmonella Infantis (1 out of 5 units) and Salmonella Agona (1 out of 5 units) in chicken fillet strips from Poland.From Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Latvia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result detected (1 from 5 units) /25g (limit Not approved null). Salmonella AgonaSalmonella infantis
- 2026.3970 Unauthorised novel food ingredient nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) in food suplements form the United Kingdom offered online for saleFrom United Kingdom, Dietetic Foods, Food Supplements and Fortified Foods. Notified by Slovenia. Consumer complaint or illness, reached the market.
- 2026.3968 Anisakidae spp. larvae detected in mackerel (Scomber scombrus) from Norway.From Norway, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Latvia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result In 3 fish, 18–23 Anisakis sp. were detected on the serosal membranes.. Anisakis simplex parasitic infestation with
- 2026.3967 Salmonella spp. in marinated chicken from PolandFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Poland. Company's own check, not on the market. Result Obecność Salmonella spp. w 2 z 5 próbek (limit Nieobecna /25g). Salmonella
- 2026.3961 unauthorised pharmacologically active substances in pasteurised liquid egg product from PolandFrom Poland, Eggs and Egg Products. Notified by Czechia. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 11,7. doxycyclineenrofloxacin
- 2026.3944 Salmonella spp en brotes germinados procedentes de España // Salmonella spp. in sprouted seeds from SpainFrom Spain, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Spain. Monitoring or surveillance sample, not on the market. Result Detectado. Salmonella
- 2026.3941 Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in cayenne pepper from TurkeyFrom Turkey, Herbs and Spices. Notified by Germany. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 113,2 ± 64,1 (limit 20 µg/kg - ppb). Aflatoxin B1aflatoxin totalochratoxin A
- 2026.3940 Depasire LMA acizi grasi trans in produsul napolitane glazurate cu ciocolata dinTurcia. /// Exceeding the MRL for trans fatty acids in the product chocolate-glazed wafers from TurkeyFrom Turkey, Cereals and Bakery Products. Notified by Romania. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 3,533 (limit 2 g/100g). trans fatty acids
- 2026.3938 mercury in fresh swordfish filletsFrom Sri Lanka, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Italy. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 2.360+-0.472 (limit <1.0 mg/kg - ppm). mercury
- 2026.3931 Presence of Anisakis spp in chilled smoked wild salmon from PolandFrom Poland, Fish and Fish Products. Notified by Italy. Official control on the market, reached the market, re-dispatched. Result presenza di larve Anisakis spp/presence of larvae of Anisakis spp/200 g. Anisakis
- 2026.3928 Acetamiprid in kaki from SpainFrom Spain, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Greece. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result 0.14±0.07 (limit 0.01 mg/kg - ppm). acetamiprid
- 2026.3923 Salmonella Dublin in bovine meat from GermanyFrom Germany, Meat and Meat Products (Other Than Poultry). Notified by Norway. Company's own check, not on the market, re-dispatched. Result Detected (limit Not detected /25g). Salmonella Dublin
- 2026.3912 Pesticides residues in fresh lychee Litchi chinensis From China, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Italy. At the EU border, reached the market. Result 0,037 +/- 0,019 (limit 0,01 mg/kg - ppm). chlorantraniliprolechlorfenapyrdimethomorphfluopicolide+6 more
- 2026.3911 Cadmium in mangosteen from ColombiaFrom Colombia, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result 0.045 ± 0.008 (limit 0.020 mg/kg - ppm). cadmium
- 2026.3907 Migration of aluminium from barbecue plates from ChinaFrom China, Food Contact Materials. Notified by Belgium. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result 10, 10 and 11 (limit 5 mg/kg - ppm). aluminium
- 2026.3905 Excessively high nickel content in pecan nuts from the Netherlands / Contenido excesivamente elevado de níquel en nueces pecanas procedentes de Países Bajos From Belgium, Denmark, Nuts, Nut Products and Seeds. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, reached the market. Result 5,58 (limit 3,5 mg/kg - ppm). nickel
- 2026.3902 Salmonella Infantis in fresh broiler chicken thigh meat from PolandFrom Poland, Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products. Notified by Lithuania. Official control on the market, reached the market. Result Present in 1 out of 5 samples (limit Not allowed /25g). Salmonella infantis
- 2026.3898 Ambrosia in sunflowerseeds from SlovakiaFrom Slovakia, Feed Materials. Notified by Belgium. Company's own check, treated, sorted or diverted. Result 56 (limit 50 mg/kg - ppm). ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds
- 2026.3896 Incorrect best before date on burrata, from ItalyFrom Italy, Milk and Milk Products. Notified by Netherlands. Company's own check, reached the market, re-dispatched.
- 2026.3890 residues of veterinary drugs in honeyFrom Ukraine, Honey and Royal Jelly. Notified by France. Company's own check. Result 0.90 (limit 0,5 µg/kg - ppb). semicarbazide (SEM)
- 2026.3872 Exceedance of carbendazim in long beans from SurinameFrom Suriname, Fruits and Vegetables. Notified by Netherlands. Official control on the market, reached the market, destroyed. Result 2,0 (limit 0,2 mg/kg - ppm). carbendazim