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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Germany: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months217prior 12 months: 233
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsSalmonella139 notices
Reported by1EU (RASFF)

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
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Hazards, last 3 years

Salmonella139Foreign bodies91Undeclared allergen42Process and environmental contamin29E. coli (STEC)21Listeria monocytogenes21Unauthorised novel food or GMO19Additives (unauthorised or over li17Plant and marine toxins14Composition (nutrients and actives13Migration from packaging13Other mycotoxins11

Products, last 3 years

Feed and pet food101Food supplements88Meat60Cereals and bakery57Poultry meat53Prepared and snack foods35Herbs and spices32Dairy25Tea, coffee and cocoa23Fruit and vegetables23Confectionery and cocoa21Food contact materials19

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in pork from GermanyE. coli (STEC)
positiv
Information · potential risk
10 Nov 2026EUStwierdzenie w wykazie składników niedozwolonego składnika pankreatyny w suplemencie dietyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
10 Nov 2026EUpancreatin in a food supplement from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
9 Nov 2026EUPAH and Benzo(a)pyrene in organic cocoa powder from GermanyProcess and environmental contaminants
95.1 (limit 30) µg/kg - ppb
Alert · serious
6 Nov 2026EUExcessive caffeine content in food supplement from GermanyDocuments and labelling
439 ± 21 mg/dosage
Alert · serious
6 Nov 2026EUBenzo(a)pyrene and the sum of PAHs in cocoa from PolandProcess and environmental contaminants
95,1 ± 31,4 (limit 30) µg/kg - ppb
Alert · serious
4 Nov 2026EUForeign objects detected within pet foodForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
3 Nov 2026EUMetal foreign body in dessert from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
29 Oct 2026EUUndeclared peanuts in dark chocolateUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
27 Oct 2026EUergot in triticale from GermanyOther mycotoxins
1380 (limit 1000) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · potentially serious
23 Oct 2026EUEnterobacteriaceae in raw petfood from Germany.Microbial contamination (other)Information · not serious
21 Oct 2026EURye contaminatid with ergotOther mycotoxinsInformation · potentially serious
20 Oct 2026EUAflatoxine in beet-pulp from GermanyAflatoxinsAlert · serious
16 Oct 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in threshed and dried organic savory from GermanyPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
16 Oct 2026EUVisual concern that chicken breast pieces in salad bowls may not have been cooked thoroughOtherAlert · potentially serious
16 Oct 2026EUTo high intake of curcumin and piperine in food supplements from GermanyOtherInformation · potentially serious
16 Oct 2026EUErgot on Triticale from GermanyOther mycotoxinsInformation · serious
15 Oct 2026EUSalmonella spp. in organic dandelion leaves from ItalySalmonellaAlert · serious
15 Oct 2026EUSalmonella spp. in food supplement from GermanySalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
13 Oct 2026EUDelimination of meat pad from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
12 Oct 2026EUForeign bodies in protein bars from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
8 Oct 2026EUPatulin in apple juice from GermanyOther mycotoxinsAlert · potentially serious
8 Oct 2026EUIncreased intake of beta-alanine from food supplements from GermanyOtherAlert · serious
7 Oct 2026EUSTEC O103:H2 detected in Ground meatE. coli (STEC)Information · potential risk
6 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Indiana in turkey meal (PAP)SalmonellaInformation · potential risk
5 Oct 2026EUPresence of a plastic foreign body in bread from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
2 Oct 2026EUE.coli STEC in 100% beef ground meatE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
30 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Enteritidis w świeżym mięsie drobiowym z indykaSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
29 Sep 2026EUForeign body in pet food for cats from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
23 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Infantis w świeżym mięsie drobiowym pochodzącym z Polski // Salmonella InfantisSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
17 Sep 2026EUAbnormal smell and taste in mineral water from GermanyComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · potential risk
14 Sep 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in organic spice mixes from GermanyPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potentially serious
14 Sep 2026EUHepatitis E in salami sausage from GermanyOtherInformation · serious
10 Sep 2026EUMold in vegetable wraps, from GermanyMouldInformation · potential risk
9 Sep 2026EUExcessive levels of vitamin A, vitamin D, and selenium, and the unauthorized feed additiveAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
9 Sep 2026EUmold in alpine bread, from GermanyMouldInformation · potential risk
7 Sep 2026EUDetection of Salmonella Typhimurium in frozen boneless turkey breast from Hungary /DetectiSalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
7 Sep 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in various organic cheese products from GermanyListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
4 Sep 2026EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145:H28 in minced beef from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
31 Aug 2026EUProhibited Yohimbe bark extract in a food supplement offered online from GermanyOtherInformation · potentially serious
28 Aug 2026EUSalmonella spp. in frozen organic wild blueberries from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
28 Aug 2026EUUndeclared allergen (sulfites) on canned grape leaves from Germany // Alérgeno (sulfitos) Undeclared allergenAlert · serious
27 Aug 2026EUNieautoryzowana nowa żywność - jabłczan kreatyny w suplementach diety pochodzących z PolskUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
26 Aug 2026EUSalmonella spp.w 25g w świeżym mięsie drobiowym ze skórą/Salmonella spp.in 25g in meat wiSalmonellaInformation · not serious
24 Aug 2026EUForeign body in complete feed for dogs from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
21 Aug 2026EUReport of Adverse Reactions Following the Use of a Food supplement containing AshwagandhasOtherInformation · potential risk
20 Aug 2026EUBacillus cereus in Protein Pudding from GermanyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
17 Aug 2026EUBeetles in dried dillOtherInformation · not serious
17 Aug 2026EUConsumer complaint on pet food from Germany / Skarga konsumenta na karmę dla zwierząt z NiOtherInformation · potential risk
14 Aug 2026EUForeign bodies (metal) in baked goods from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
6 Aug 2026EUExcessive iodine content in food supplement from GermanyExcess iodineAlert · serious
30 Jul 2026EUSalmonella spp. in fruit chips from GermanySalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
24 Jul 2026EUForeign bodies in chocolate muesli from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
23 Jul 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in prepared thai dishListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
22 Jul 2026EUNorovirus RNA in organic frozen mixed berries from Germany, with raw material from ArgentiNorovirusAlert · serious
17 Jul 2026EUundeclared peanuts in sweetsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
17 Jul 2026EUunauthorised novel food ingredient cordyceps sinensisUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
17 Jul 2026EUSalmonella paratyphi detected in fallow deer from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
15 Jul 2026EUCashew and Hazelnut Allergens Detected in Ice CreamUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
14 Jul 2026EUForeign bodies (plastic fragments) in processed cheese preparation slices from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious