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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Australia: safety alerts and border rejections

Every food safety notice we track for products from Australia: EU RASFF alerts and border rejections, and the import refusals and recalls published by Japan, Australia, the US, the UK and Canada.

Notices, 12 months4prior 12 months: 5
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsAflatoxins3 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), United States

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United States
01235NovEU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 2EU (RASFF), May 2023: 5MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 1United States, Mar 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 2NovEU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Aflatoxins3Salmonella3Unauthorised novel food or GMO2E. coli (STEC)1Listeria monocytogenes1Excess iodine1Other mycotoxins1

Products, last 3 years

Nuts and seeds4Food supplements4Feed and pet food2Meat1Fruit and vegetables1Cereals and bakery1

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
11 Sep 2026EUAflatoxin in walnuts from AustraliaAflatoxinsInformation · serious
6 Jul 2026EUStwierdzenie niedozwolonych substancji tj.chlorowodorek johimbiny, świerzbiec właściwy w SOtherInformation · potentially serious
30 Mar 2026EUSalmonella spp. in almond paste from Australia, via Vietnam, via SingaporeSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
23 Feb 2026EUShigatoxin producing Escherichia coli in beef bavette from AustraliaE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
6 Nov 2025EUListeria in pickled truffleListeria monocytogenesInformation · potential risk
3 Nov 2025EUFood supplement with novel food ingredient from AustraliaUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
3 Jun 2025EUSalmonella detected in pet food for dogsSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
29 Mar 2025USPreconception Multi for Women 60 capsules packaged in blister packs Batch 42469
NRC Nutrition Pty Ltd
Excess iodineRecall · Class II
4 Mar 2025EUPRESENZA DI DEOSSINIVALENOLO IN GRANO DURO ALLA RINFUSA DALL'AUSTRALIA/ Exceeding the maxOther mycotoxinsInformation · serious
2 Oct 2024EUAflatoxin B1 in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsInformation · serious
27 Sep 2024EUUnauthorized novel food "monk fruit" (Siraitia grosvenorii) in food supplement from AustraUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potentially serious
22 Apr 2024EUSalmonella spp. in feed material (Kangaroo meat) for pets from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potential risk
14 Dec 2023EUAflatoxin B1 in Almonds from Australia via United KingdomAflatoxinsInformation · serious
2 Oct 2023EUAlmond and nut" allergen not declaredUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
22 Aug 2023EUAflatoxinas en almendras de Australia/Aflatoxins in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
3 Aug 2023EUAflatoxinas en almendras de Australia/Aflatoxins in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
13 Jun 2023EUAflatoxinas en almendras de Australia/Aflatoxins in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 May 2023EUAflatoxinas en almendras de Australia. Aflatoxins in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 May 2023EUAflatoxinas en almendras de Australia/Aflatoxins in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potential risk
5 May 2023EUAflatoxina B1 por encima LMR en almendras de Australia // Aflatoxin B1 above MRL in almondAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potential risk
5 May 2023EUAflatoxinas por encima LMR en almendras de Australia // Aflatoxins above MRL in almonds frAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
5 May 2023EUAflatoxinas por encima LMR en almendras de Australia // Aflatoxins above MRL in almonds frAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
21 Mar 2023EUAflatoxina B1 por encima LMR en almendras de Australia // Aflatoxin B1 above MRL in almondAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
13 Mar 2023EUAflatoxinas por encima LMR en almendras de Australia // Aflatoxins above MRL in almonds frAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
24 Feb 2023EUAflatoxinas por encima del límite en almendras de Australia // Aflatoxins above limit in aAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
2 Jan 2023EUresidue pesticides (bifenthrin) in fresh apricots from AustraliaPesticide residuesInformation · undecided
5 Oct 2022EUDetection of STEC/VTEC/EHEC/EPEC in sheep fillet from AustraliaE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
20 Sep 2022EUParaquat in lupinen from AustraliaOtherInformation · not serious
19 Aug 2022EUNovel Food maqui berries powder (Aristotelia chilensis) sold to Europe on Australian web sUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · undecided
6 Jul 2022EUSalmonella in Beef from AustraliaSalmonellaInformation · not serious
15 Dec 2021EUUnauthorised use of lignocellulose in PP cups, lids and saucers from AustraliaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
22 Nov 2021EUCups consist of PP plastic and lignocelluloseForeign bodiesInformation · undecided
5 Nov 2021EUunauthorised use of lignocellulose in cups from Australia via SwedenAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
20 Jul 2021EUUNAUTHORISED SUBSTANCE (ETHYLENE OXIDE) IN MELATONIN FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OREthylene oxideAlert · serious
14 May 2021EUAflatoxin in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
12 May 2021EUAflatoxin in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
12 May 2021EUAflatoxin in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
12 May 2021EUAflatoxin in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
6 May 2021EUAflatoxin in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
6 May 2021EUAflatoxin in almonds from AustraliaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
5 Apr 2021EUAlmonds consigment positive to AflatoxinsAflatoxinsInformation · serious
24 Mar 2021EUUnauthorized novel food emu oil as food supplementUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · undecided
9 Oct 2020EUMigration of melamine and formaldehyde from bamboo cups from AustraliaMigration from packagingAlert · serious
24 Jun 2020EUFood -Monitoring of Media - Information Notification for attentionOtherInformation · serious
6 Jan 2020EUPoor temperature control in Frozen Yellowtail Kingfish Seriola lalandi loin fillet from AuTemperature controlBorder rejection · not serious
14 Oct 2019EUFood - monitoring of media- information notification for attention - DNP 2.4Dinitrophenol OtherInformation · serious
8 Mar 2016USThe Super Elixir By WelleCo Australia Alkalising Greens 150g/5.3 oz net, 300g/10.6 o
Welle Pty Ltd
SalmonellaRecall · Class I