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Hazards · Additives and composition

Colours in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

Food safety notices for colours from six authorities, by country of origin and product.

Notices, 12 months66all years: 535
Top origin, 3 yearsSudan
Top product, 3 yearsNuts and seeds
Hazard groupAdditives and composition

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustralia
06121825EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 12NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 6Australia, Dec 2022: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 16Australia, Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 7EU (RASFF), May 2023: 9MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 4Australia, Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 9EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 5Australia, Nov 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 17EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 4Canada, Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 6Australia, Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 6EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 22Australia, Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 3Australia, May 2024: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 8EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 6EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 9EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 3Australia, Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 9Australia, Dec 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 7EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 8EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 1EU (RASFF), May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 15United States, Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 9EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 7EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 8EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 14EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 7United States, Nov 2025: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 16United States, Dec 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 8EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 5EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 6United States, Apr 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 8United States, May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 5EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 2Nov

Countries of origin, 3 years

SD126US15CN10TR8RU8IN7GB6CI5TH5DE4SY4PH4

Products, 3 years

Nuts and seeds126Confectionery and cocoa40Herbs and spices19Cereals and bakery15Fats and oils13Prepared and snack foods11Fruit and vegetables9Food supplements5Additives and flavourings4Sauces and seasonings3Beverages3Tea, coffee and cocoa2

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
3 Nov 2026EUSudanMismatching identification code in official certificate and on packagings of sesame seeds ColoursBorder rejection · not serious
3 Nov 2026EUTürkiyeUnauthorised use of the food colouring Yellow Orange S (E 110) and incorrect labelling by ColoursInformation · potential risk
30 Oct 2026EUUnited StatesBorder rejection of savory snacks containing unauthorised food colour E110ColoursBorder rejection · not serious
27 Oct 2026EUGuineaSudan red IV in palm oil from Guinea with destination GermanyColours
> LOQ (limit 0) µg/kg - ppb
Alert · serious
20 Oct 2026EUTürkiyeUnauthorised dyes Sudan I and Sudan IV in sumac from TurkeyColoursAlert · serious
8 Oct 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
6 Oct 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
23 Sep 2026EUNigeriaSudan-4 in palmoil from NigeriaColoursInformation · serious
6 Aug 2026EUTürkiyeZawartości błękitu brylantowego E 133 na poziomie 280 ± 36 mg/kg w przekąsce kukurydzianejColoursInformation · potential risk
23 Jul 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
14 Jul 2026EUUzbekistanProhibited colorants Sudan I (CAS number 842-07-9) 10 ± 2 μg/kg in seasoning for pilaf froColoursInformation · serious
8 Jul 2026EUItalySesame seed bread with unauthorised colouring E153 (vegetable carbon) from ItalyColoursInformation · potential risk
6 Jul 2026EUVietnamunauthorized colours in green tea from VietnamColoursInformation · not serious
9 Jun 2026EUPolandHigh content of vitamin B6 and unauthorised use of colour E 171 in food supplementsColoursInformation · potential risk
29 May 2026EUAfghanistanUnauthorized color E110 and incorrect labeling of snacks from AfghanistanColoursBorder rejection · potentially serious
21 May 2026EURussiaUnauthorized food color Sudan I in sauces from RussiaColoursInformation · serious
20 May 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
20 May 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
18 May 2026EUGermanyPANE CON COLORANTE NON AMMESSO E153/Unauthorise food additive E153 (colorant) in breadColoursInformation · potential risk
14 May 2026EUSudanAbsence of official certificates in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
11 May 2026EUAfghanistanUnauthorised colours in a cereal‑based product from AfghanistanColoursInformation · not serious
11 May 2026EUNigeriaSudan IV in palm oil from NigeriaColoursInformation · serious
6 May 2026USItaly.155 CRUNCHY CANNOLI GLUTEN FREE intended use: DESSERT condition: shelf stable shelf life
MID DOLCIARIA SRL
ColoursRecall · Class II
24 Apr 2026EULebanonUnauthorized colour Sudan I in chili powder from LebanonColoursBorder rejection · serious
24 Apr 2026EUPolandUnauthorized colorant Titanium dioxide (E171) in food supplementsColoursInformation · potential risk
13 Apr 2026USChina52USA brand POPPING BOBA; MANGO FLAVOR; Net wt: 7 lb (3.2kg); Ingredients Drinking water,
Guangdong Zonegoing Food Co., LTD
ColoursRecall · Class II
9 Apr 2026EURussiaUnauthorised use of E321 and colours E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF and E 124 - Ponceau 4R / coColoursInformation · not serious
7 Apr 2026EUCôte d'IvoireSudan red dyes in palm oil from Ivory CoastColoursBorder rejection · serious
5 Apr 2026EULebanonUNAUTHORISED ADDITIVE COLOUR E127 (ERYTHROSINE) IN LOUKOUM FROM LEBANONColoursBorder rejection · not serious
2 Apr 2026EUSpainsuperamento limite colorante alimentare in caramelle al gusto frutta/ Exceeding the limiColoursInformation · not serious
24 Mar 2026EUUnited KingdomNon-authorised colorants in noodles/snacks from the Netherlands and AfghanistanColoursInformation · potential risk
20 Mar 2026EUArgentinaUnauthorized food coloring titanium dioxide (E171) found in confectionery from Argentina, ColoursInformation · potentially serious
27 Feb 2026EUUkraineUnauthorized colorant titanium dioxide (E171) in confectionery decorations /// /ColorantColoursInformation · potential risk
17 Feb 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificates in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
6 Feb 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
6 Feb 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
2 Feb 2026EUGermanyPresenza di Sudan IV in aroma naturale di paprika dall'India via Germania///Presence of SuColoursAlert · serious
30 Jan 2026EUIndonesiaUnauthorised colouring agent Orange II in tea extract powder from FranceColoursInformation · potential risk
23 Jan 2026EURussiaUnauthorized food additives (colorants) Titanium dioxide E171 in different types of candy ColoursInformation · potential risk
19 Jan 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
15 Jan 2026EUNigeriaUnauthorized color Sudan IV in palm oil from NigeriaColoursInformation · potentially serious
12 Jan 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
12 Jan 2026EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
7 Jan 2026EUSudanAbsence of official certificates in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
6 Jan 2026EUSyriaUnauthorised dye Rhodamine B found in pickled beets from Syria, via TurkeyColoursInformation · serious
29 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) for sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
29 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) for sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
29 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of health certificate(s) for sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
23 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
23 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
17 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificates in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
17 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificates in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
16 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
16 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
16 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
5 Dec 2025EUUnited KingdomFood Supplement with Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd)ColoursInformation · potential risk
4 Dec 2025EUUnited KingdomUnauthorised titanium dioxide colour in confectionary productColoursBorder rejection · potentially serious
4 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificates in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious
3 Dec 2025USUnited States1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a
Bendon Publishing
ColoursRecall · Class III
3 Dec 2025EUSudanAbsence of official certificate(s) in sesame seeds from SudanColoursBorder rejection · not serious