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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Ghana: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months6prior 12 months: 11
Border rejections, 12 months3refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsProcess and environmental contaminants7 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
01235EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 3Australia, May 2023: 1MayAustralia, Jun 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 3Australia, Sep 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 4NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 2Australia, Mar 2024: 1Australia, May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 2EU (RASFF), May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 1NovEU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 1Australia, Apr 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Process and environmental contamin7Salmonella5Aflatoxins3Colours3Unauthorised novel food or GMO2Documents and labelling2Plant and marine toxins2Pesticide residues2Additives (unauthorised or over li1Lead1Veterinary drug residues1

Products, last 3 years

Fats and oils8Nuts and seeds7Fruit and vegetables5Fish4Herbs and spices3Cereals and bakery2Food supplements1Dairy1

Producers named in border rejections

Australia and Japan name the producer or shipper of each rejected consignment.

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
12 Oct 2026EUUnauthorised novel food Prekese (Aidan Fruit) from Ghana, via BelgiumUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
31 Jul 2026EUUnauthorised novel food distributed from BelgiumUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
11 Jun 2026EUSoudan red IV dye in palm oil from GhanaOtherBorder rejection · serious
29 Apr 2026AUGolden morn (maize and soya protein)
Nestle Nigeria
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
15 Apr 2026EUSalmonella spp. in nut nougat spread from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
11 Mar 2026EUBorder rejection of consignment of palm oil from Ghana due to unsatisfactory submission ofDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
30 Oct 2025EUHigh levels of arsenic and lead in food supplement from Ghana, via the NetherlandsLeadAlert · potentially serious
3 Sep 2025EUMineral oil components (MOAH) in palm oil from Ghana, via the NetherlandsProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
18 Aug 2025EU3-MCPD in palm oil from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · serious
5 Jun 2025EUaflatoxins in ground nuts from Ghana destined for FranceAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
3 Jun 2025EU3-MCPD in palm kernel oil from Ghana destined for the NetherlandsProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
19 May 2025EUBenzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smoked fish from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · not serious
21 Feb 2025EUSalmonella spp., presumptive Bacillus cereus and classification as novel food in ground meSalmonellaAlert · serious
5 Feb 2025EUSalmonella in Grounded Egusi 500gSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
22 Jan 2025EUSalmonella spp. in ground melon seeds from GhanaSalmonellaAlert · serious
16 Dec 2024EUExceeding the maximum level of hydrogen cyanide in manioc flour from Ghana, via the NetherPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potential risk
10 Dec 2024EUUnauthorized color Orange II in chili powder from GhanaColoursBorder rejection · serious
6 Sep 2024EUMycotoxinen in brown beans from Ghana via UKOtherAlert · serious
4 Sep 2024EUmineral oil (MOAH) in palm oil, from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
10 Jul 2024EUSalmonella spp. in ground melon seeds from Ghana, via the NetherlandsSalmonellaAlert · serious
24 Jun 2024EUBenzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smoked fish from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · not serious
1 May 2024AUPeanut butter
Joe Nsiah Company Ltd
Aflatoxins
0.029 mg/kg
Border rejection
20 Mar 2024AUNatural peanut butter
Joe Nsiah Company Ltd
Aflatoxins
0.028 mg/kg
Border rejection
13 Mar 2024EUElevated Hydrocyanic Acid in Cassava FlourPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potential risk
6 Mar 2024EUIncomplete labelDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · no risk
19 Feb 2024EUPesticides residues in mango from GhanaPesticide residuesAlert · serious
6 Feb 2024EUinstant cereal and chocolate-flavoured preparations from Ghana passing the border control Veterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
29 Jan 2024EUPesticides residues in pineapple from GhanaPesticide residuesAlert · serious
22 Dec 2023EUsudan IV in olio di palma dal Ghana/Unauthorized colour Sudan IV in palm oil from GhanaColoursBorder rejection · serious
21 Dec 2023EUBenzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smoked fish from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · serious
1 Dec 2023EUsudan IV in olio di palma dal GhanaColoursBorder rejection · serious
30 Oct 2023EUAflatoxin in ground melon seeds, from GhanaAflatoxinsAlert · serious
24 Oct 2023EUUnauthorized color Sudan IV in palm oil from GhanaColoursBorder rejection · serious
24 Oct 2023EUBenzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smoked fish from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · serious
3 Oct 2023EUPesticides residues in pineapple from GhanaPesticide residuesAlert · serious
26 Sep 2023AUPeanut butter
Akosua Asantewaa
Other
N/A
Border rejection
31 Aug 2023EUBenzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smoked fish from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · serious
16 Aug 2023EUPesticides residues in pineapple from GhanaPesticide residuesAlert · serious
4 Aug 2023EUBenzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smoked fish from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · serious
19 Jul 2023EUEthephon residues in pineapple originating from Ghana.OtherInformation · serious
10 Jul 2023EUChlorpyrifos in red beans from Ghana, via NetherlandsChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
27 Jun 2023AUPeanut butter
Elssy Kess Co. Limited
Aflatoxins
0.123 mg/kg
Border rejection
23 Jun 2023AUEgusi melon seed powder
Jorash Enterprises
Chlorpyrifos
0.03 mg/kg
Border rejection
30 May 2023AUHot kebab powder
Jumbo Uk Ltd
Aflatoxins
0.063 mg/kg
Border rejection
6 Feb 2023EUPesticides residues in pineapple from GhanaPesticide residuesAlert · serious
1 Feb 2023EUunauthorised colour Sudan 4 in palm oil from GhanaColoursBorder rejection · serious
1 Feb 2023EUAflatoxins and Salmonella group E in ground melon seeds from Ghana, via the NetherlandsSalmonellaAlert · serious
17 Jan 2023EUUnauthorized color Sudan III in palm oil from GhanaColoursBorder rejection · serious
28 Dec 2022EU3-MCPD in palm oil from GhanaProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
25 Nov 2022EUFallos en la documentación presentada en aceite de palma procedente de Ghana / DocumentatiDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
14 Nov 2022EUUnauthorised colour Sudan 4 in red palm oil from Ghana // Presenza di Sudan IV non autorizColoursBorder rejection · serious
11 Oct 2022EUgari, yam, cocoyam, prekese (aridan fruit,-tetrapleura sp)- documentazione ed etichettaturUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · undecided
21 Jun 2022EUaflatoxins in peanut butter from GhanaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
25 May 2022EU3-monochloorpropaan-1,2-diol in Zomi Palmoil from GhanaOtherAlert · serious
4 May 2022EUUnauthorised colour Sudan Red IV in palm oil from GhanaColoursAlert · serious
21 Apr 2022EUWheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt and milk is not mentioned in the ingredient list of a biscOtherInformation · serious
18 Feb 2022EUUnauthorised colours Sudan III and IV in palm oil from GHANAColoursBorder rejection · serious
4 Jan 2022EUUnauthorized colours Sudan IV in palm oil from GhanaColoursBorder rejection · serious
1 Dec 2021EUunauthorised colours Sudan 3 and Sudan 4 in palm oil from GhanaColoursBorder rejection · serious
29 Oct 2021EUPesticides residues in mango from GhanaPesticide residuesAlert · undecided