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France · 12 Nov 2026

Herbs and spices from France: food safety notices

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Hazards

Ethylene oxide13Plant and marine toxins9Chlorpyrifos3Salmonella2E. coli2E. coli (STEC)2Undeclared allergen2Cadmium1Sulphites1Foreign bodies1Process and environmental contamin1Pesticide residues1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
14 Oct 2026EUSalmonella in various herbs from FranceSalmonella
detected (limit not detected) /25g
Alert · serious
21 Sep 2026EUChlorpyrifos in ground turmericChlorpyrifos
0,031 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · potentially serious
11 Sep 2026EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in chopped parsley from FranceE. coli
Detected
Alert · serious
10 Jun 2026EUE. coli VTEC in herbs from France, via GermanyE. coliAlert · serious
27 Mar 2026EUShigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in frozen herbs from FranceE. coli (STEC)Alert · potentially serious
13 Oct 2025EUDetection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in oreganoPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
10 Oct 2025EUDetection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in a batch of Herbes de ProvencePlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
15 Jul 2025EUDetection of cadmium on dehydrated tarragonCadmiumAlert · serious
1 Jul 2025EUUnmentioned sulphites in garlic mealSulphitesAlert · potentially serious
26 Jun 2025EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin from FrancePlant and marine toxinsInformation · not serious
12 Jun 2025EUPresence of foreign bodies in a bottle of ground white pepper.Foreign bodiesInformation · potential risk
6 May 2025EUAllergens not mentioned on the label of za'atarUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
2 May 2025EUSalmonella spp. in lavender flowers from FranceSalmonellaAlert · serious
2 May 2025EUMOSH/MOAH in organic ground cuminProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
19 Apr 2024EUPresence of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) in HerbsPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
14 Dec 2023EUExceeding the maximum residue limit for cyproconazole in frozen and chopped basil from BelPesticide residuesAlert · serious
10 Nov 2023EUChlorpyrifos in dried ginger powder from FranceChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
30 Oct 2023EUPyrrolizidine-alkaloïde in Rosemary from France via BelgiumPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
26 Sep 2023EUOchratoxin A in organic dandelion root from FranceOchratoxin AAlert · potentially serious
11 Aug 2023EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground tarragon from FrancePlant and marine toxinsAlert · potentially serious
10 Mar 2023EUUnauthorized substance chlorpyrifos in Chrysanthellum AmericanumChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
7 Mar 2023EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin seeds from BelgiumPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
2 Feb 2023EUVerotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC/STEC) in frozen organic herb mix from FranceE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
23 Jan 2023EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in licorice root grindedPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
14 Dec 2022EUSudan IV in spicesColoursAlert · serious
22 Nov 2022EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cuminPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
23 Aug 2022EUunauthorised substance ethylene oxide in sate powder from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
8 Mar 2022EUPresence of ethylene oxide in satin powderEthylene oxideAlert · serious
17 Dec 2021EUEthylene oxide in chilli pepper from IndiaEthylene oxideAlert · serious
10 Dec 2021EUUndeclared allergen (mustard) in ground cumin from FranceUndeclared allergenInformation · not serious
23 Aug 2021EUunauthorised substance ethylene oxide (0.049 mg/kg - ppm) in hawthorn and turmeric infusioEthylene oxideAlert · serious
28 Jun 2021EUEthylene oxide in curcuma (organic)Ethylene oxideAlert · serious
23 Jun 2021EUEthylene oxide in black pepperEthylene oxideAlert · undecided
16 Jun 2021EUethylene oxide in black pepper extract from India used as an ingredient in food supplementEthylene oxideAlert · undecided
9 Jun 2021EUEthylene oxide in fenugreekEthylene oxideAlert · undecided
28 Apr 2021EUNon-conforming analysis result in green pepper (ETO content)OtherAlert · serious
28 Apr 2021EUNon-conforming analysis result in Curcuma (ETO content)OtherAlert · serious
12 Apr 2021EUethylene oxide in sesame seeds from India used in spices from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
1 Apr 2021EUEthylene oxide in celeryEthylene oxideInformation · undecided
2 Mar 2021EUethylene oxide in spice mixes with sesame seedsEthylene oxideAlert · serious
23 Feb 2021EUEthylene oxide in turmericEthylene oxideAlert · serious
16 Feb 2021EUNicht zugelassene Substanz Ethylenoxid in Bio-Ingwer aus Indien /// Not authorized substanEthylene oxideAlert · serious