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Hazards · Spoilage and hygiene

Insects and pests in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months27all years: 335
Top origin, 3 yearsGermany
Top product, 3 yearsCereals and bakery
Hazard groupSpoilage and hygiene

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustralia
025710Canada, Nov 2022: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 1Canada, Jan 2023: 1Australia, Jan 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 4United States, Mar 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 3EU (RASFF), May 2023: 2United States, May 2023: 1Canada, May 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 2United States, Jul 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 4United States, Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 1United States, Sep 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 6EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 6Canada, Nov 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 2Canada, Dec 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 2Canada, Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 3Canada, Mar 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 6EU (RASFF), May 2024: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 2United Kingdom, Jun 2024: 1Canada, Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 6Canada, Oct 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 2Canada, Dec 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 1United Kingdom, Mar 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 1Canada, Apr 2025: 1EU (RASFF), May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 2Canada, Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 3Canada, Sep 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 1Canada, Oct 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 1United States, Dec 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 2United States, Jan 2026: 1Canada, Jan 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 1United Kingdom, Apr 2026: 3Canada, Apr 2026: 1Australia, May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 2United States, Sep 2026: 1Canada, Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 1Nov

Countries of origin, 3 years

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Products, 3 years

Cereals and bakery25Fruit and vegetables23Nuts and seeds13Herbs and spices5Confectionery and cocoa4Meat3Tea, coffee and cocoa3Dairy2Prepared and snack foods2Sauces and seasonings1Food supplements1Feed and pet food1

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
9 Nov 2026EUNetherlandsFor further investigations - Insects found in chocolate SantasInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
20 Oct 2026EUUkrainestwierdzenie obecności pleśni w mrożonej malinie na grys, kraj pochodzenia Ukraina // deteInsects and pestsBorder rejection · not serious
16 Oct 2026EUSpainPest infestation with moths and moth larvae in diced almondsInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
5 Oct 2026EUDenmarkMassive infestations with agricultural pests in malting barley from DenmarkInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
20 Sep 2026USUnited StatesWinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Express Tray is packaged in a foil bottom container with clear
WinCo Foods LLC
Insects and pestsRecall · Class II
4 Sep 2026CA–PestoInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
17 Jun 2026EUTürkiyeinsect larvae and mold in dried figs from TürkiyeInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
9 Jun 2026EUGreeceinsects in chilled feta cubes in brine from GreeceInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
6 May 2026AUKenyaMaize flour
Willima Enterprises Limited
Insects and pests
n/a
Border rejection
20 Apr 2026UK–Almond Biscuits; Almond Madeira Slice; Coconut Slice; Cream Roll; Family Almond Cake Rusk;
Saffron Pastries
Insects and pestsRecall
16 Apr 2026UK–Almond Biscuits; Almond Madeira Slice; Coconut Slice; Cream Roll; Family Almond Cake Rusk;
Saffron Pastries
Insects and pestsRecall
16 Apr 2026CA–Salad + SeasoningInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
14 Apr 2026EUJordanDetectie pesticid neaprobat (dinotefuran) in ardei iute verde origine IordaniaInsects and pestsInformation · potentially serious
13 Apr 2026UK–First National Bakery Bulla Bread; First National Bakery Coco Bread; First National Bakery
FNM Bakery Limited
Insects and pestsRecall
31 Mar 2026EUIndia, Polandstwierdzenie przekroczenia NDP pozostałości pestycydu chloropiryfosu w korzeniu AshwagandhInsects and pestsAlert · potentially serious
24 Feb 2026EUUkrainepests in milk thistle seeds from UkraineInsects and pestsBorder rejection · not serious
12 Feb 2026EUNetherlandstraces of pests (mouse) found in a batch of pearsInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
29 Jan 2026EUIndiaRisk of insects in psyllium from India, packed in SwedenInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
21 Jan 2026CA–Besan Chick Pea FlourInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
21 Jan 2026CA–Organic Psyllium Husk PowderInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
16 Jan 2026USUnited StatesSimply Nature, Spinach Bites, 12 oz retail unit, Plastic wrapped bites inside of a retail
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc.
Insects and pestsRecall · Class II
13 Jan 2026EUBrazilResíduos de Pesticidas em Feijão encarnadoInsects and pestsBorder rejection · potential risk
26 Dec 2025USUnited StatesAll human food products distributed from the firm. Including but not limited to: snack f
GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC
Insects and pestsRecall · Class II
1 Dec 2025EUNigeriaBorder rejection of a container of food from Nigeria due to cockroach infestationInsects and pestsBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Nov 2025EUIndiaPresenza di larve e insetti vivi in semi di sesamo dall'India/Presence of larvae and live Insects and pestsBorder rejection · not serious
18 Nov 2025EUDenmarkMassive infestations with agricultural pests in malting barley from DenmarkInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
17 Nov 2025EUGermanyObservation of pests and traces of pests in English muffins from GermanyInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
27 Oct 2025CA–Curried Chickpea Stew MixInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
15 Oct 2025EUNigeriaDried beans infected with insects and unsatisfactory identity check from NigeriaInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
26 Sep 2025EUMoldovaExceeding of maximum content allowed for trans fatty acids in Biscuits "La Ceai" de Post fInsects and pestsInformation · potentially serious
19 Sep 2025CA–HerbsInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
18 Sep 2025EUUnited StatesPresenza di insetti in Mandorle sgusciate da USA/Presence of insects in shelled almonds fInsects and pestsBorder rejection · not serious
16 Sep 2025EUIranpistachios with insects from IranInsects and pestsBorder rejection · potential risk
28 Aug 2025EUIndiaMultiple pesticdie residus in dried curry leaves from IndiaInsects and pestsBorder rejection · potentially serious
19 Aug 2025EUPakistanbiological contaminants (presence of dead pests) in basmati rice from PakistanInsects and pestsBorder rejection · not serious
8 Aug 2025CA–Traditional Basmati RiceInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
25 Jul 2025EUIndiaPestiside Residues in Cumin Seeds from IndiaInsects and pestsBorder rejection · serious
16 Jul 2025EUChinarodent (mouse head) in white tea from Italy, with raw material from China, via GermanyInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
11 Jul 2025EUPakistanPresence of insects in rice from PakistanInsects and pestsBorder rejection · not serious
8 Jul 2025EUPolandseeds crackers from Poland infested with larvae of insectsInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
2 May 2025EUTunisiaMassive insect infestation in downgraded dates for industrial use from TunisiaInsects and pestsBorder rejection · potential risk
7 Apr 2025CA–Spaghetti and LinguineInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
2 Apr 2025EUHungaryMould infestation on salami from HungaryInsects and pestsInformation · potentially serious
20 Mar 2025UK–Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola
Rude Health Foods Ltd
Insects and pestsRecall
6 Mar 2025EUNetherlandsMould infestation and labelling defects on plant-based alternative for cheese from the NetInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
12 Feb 2025EUItalyPresenza di insetto sul fondo di tavoletta di cioccolato / Presence of insect in a chocolaInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
30 Jan 2025EUItalyPresencia de cucaracha en panettone procedente de Italia // Presence of insect (cockroachInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
22 Jan 2025EUNigeriainsects in black eye beans from NigeriaInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
10 Jan 2025EUGermanyMold and mite infestation in dog snacks from GermanyInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
23 Dec 2024EUGermanyInfestation with insect larvae in confectionery item from GermanyInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
11 Dec 2024EURomaniaPresence of insects in Preparation for dehydrated Tabbouleh from RomaniaInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
9 Dec 2024CA–Organic Whole Oat GroatsInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
3 Dec 2024CA–Pot BarleyInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
2 Dec 2024CA–Dongguan Rice VermicelliInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3
28 Nov 2024EUUkraineInsects and their larvae in wheat flour from UkraineInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
11 Nov 2024EUSlovakiacheese from Slovakia infested with mouldsInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
30 Oct 2024EUChinaInsects in Pumpkin seeds, peeled from China via LithuaniaInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
29 Oct 2024EUAlgeriaInsectos y gusanos en dátiles de Argeria / Insects and worms in dates from AlgeriaInsects and pestsBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Oct 2024EUGermanyPotential larvae infestation in specific batches of organic pumpkin seedsInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
18 Oct 2024CA–Jerusalem CouscousInsects and pestsRecall · Class 3