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Germany · 12 Nov 2026

Fruit and vegetables from Germany: food safety notices

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Foreign bodies8Norovirus4Pesticide residues4Salmonella3Undeclared allergen3Ochratoxin A3Listeria monocytogenes2Bacillus cereus2Aflatoxins2Cadmium2Mould1E. coli (STEC)1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
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 allergen
18. mg/kg - ppm
Alert · serious
17 Aug 2026EUBeetles in dried dillOtherInformation · not serious
22 Jul 2026EUNorovirus RNA in organic frozen mixed berries from Germany, with raw material from ArgentiNorovirus
Norovirus RNA of genogroup II detected.
Alert · serious
16 Jun 2026EUListeria monocytogenes detected in a batch of dillListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
6 Mar 2026EUMold contamination in drinking coconuts from GermanyMouldInformation · potentially serious
23 Jan 2026EUAllergen Celery missing - Vegetable Noodles from GermanyUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
26 Nov 2025EUForeign object (glass shards) in diced peppers in cans from TurkeyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
24 Sep 2025EUShiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in broccoli sprouts from GermanyE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
7 Jul 2025EUUndeclared allergen almond in dried pears and apples from TurkeyUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
24 Apr 2025EULinuron in carrots from the Netherlands, via GermanyOtherInformation · serious
17 Mar 2025EUForeign bodies (plastic fragments) in frozen cream spinach from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
11 Mar 2025EUGenetically modified papaya in fruit preparation from Germany, with raw material from IndiUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
3 Mar 2025EUBacillus cereus in organic radish sprouts from Germany, with raw material from ItalyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
3 Feb 2025EUAflatoxin B1 in Soprotex-N-Slices from SerbiaAflatoxinsAlert · serious
29 Nov 2024EUExceedance of arsenic in organic strawberry juice, from GermanyArsenicAlert · serious
11 Oct 2024EUSalmonella spp. in grounded organic onions from EgyptSalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
13 Sep 2024EUOchratoxin A in organic sultanas from TürkiyeOchratoxin AAlert · potentially serious
25 Jul 2024EUForeign bodies (stones) in frozen wild blueberries from Ukraine, via PolandForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
19 Jun 2024EUImazalil (aka enilconazole) and flutolanil in potatoesPesticide residuesAlert · serious
8 Mar 2024EUPresenza di Norovirus GII in Mirtilli surgelati Presence of Norovirus GII in frozen bluebNorovirusAlert · serious
1 Mar 2024EUPossible presence of foreign bodies (glass) in red cabbage in glass from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
2 Feb 2024EUMushroom mixture in a jar with rusty spots on the edge of the lid from Bulgaria via GermanOtherInformation · potential risk
24 Oct 2023EUSpinosad in strawberries from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
17 Oct 2023EUCadmium in spring onion from GermanyCadmiumAlert · serious
22 Sep 2023EUListeria monocytogenes in olive products from GermanyListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
24 Jul 2023EUSalmonella infantis in baby leaf salad from GermanySalmonellaInformation · serious
24 May 2023EUPotato berries in vegetable mix from BelgiumOtherAlert · serious
8 May 2023EUHigh amount of Bacillus cereus in sprouts from GermanyBacillus cereusInformation · serious
3 Feb 2023EUFaulty production of blueberry kraut from GermanyOtherInformation · undecided
6 Sep 2022EUOchratoxin A in chopped dried figs from TürkiyeOchratoxin AAlert · serious
2 Sep 2022EUCadmium in spinach from Poland, raw material from GermanyCadmiumInformation · serious
14 Jul 2022EUImazalil in potatoes from GermanyPesticide residuesAlert · serious
11 Jul 2022EUTebuconazole in Savoy Cabbages from Germany via the NetherlandsPesticide residuesAlert · serious
11 Oct 2021EUChlorate in pumpkin cubes iqfProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
4 Oct 2021EUexcessive hydrocyanic acid content in apricot kernels from GermanyPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
18 Aug 2021EUOchratoxin A in organic raisins from UzbekistanOchratoxin AAlert · serious
4 Aug 2021EUfoodborne outbreak suspected to be caused by norovirus in frozen berriesNorovirusAlert · serious
27 May 2021EUForeign body (glass) in horseradish preparation from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
4 May 2021EUPossible glass foreign bodies in freeze-dried organic fruit mixture from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · undecided
23 Apr 2021EUIncreased levels of lead in dehydrated chopped onions from India, via GermanyLeadAlert · serious
14 Dec 2020EUPirimifos-metile in farina di ceciOtherInformation · not serious
11 Dec 2020EUAflatoxins in dried figs from TurkeyAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
9 Oct 2020EUIprodion Glycophen in schwarzen Rosinen aus Chile /// Iprodione Glycophene in black raisinOtherAlert · undecided
1 Sep 2020EUPresenza di Norovirus GGI in Misto Frutti di Bosco surgelatoNorovirusAlert · serious
24 Aug 2020EUFlonicamid in Yellow and Green Peppers, and Pepper mixesPesticide residuesAlert · serious
20 May 2020EUGlass foreign bodies in chickpeas from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
9 Apr 2020EUForeign bodies in frozen cream spinach from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · undecided