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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Greece: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months37prior 12 months: 29
Border rejections, 12 months2refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsPesticide residues12 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
025710EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 3NovEU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 1Australia, Apr 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 3Australia, Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 6MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 7Australia, Dec 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 5EU (RASFF), May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 2Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Pesticide residues12Salmonella11Undeclared allergen8Plant and marine toxins6Foreign bodies4Mould4Chlorpyrifos4Process and environmental contamin3Colours3Aflatoxins3Vibrio2Insects and pests2

Products, last 3 years

Fruit and vegetables27Dairy8Herbs and spices7Nuts and seeds6Poultry meat4Molluscs4Confectionery and cocoa4Cereals and bakery4Fats and oils3Prepared and snack foods3Fish3Food contact materials3

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
20 Oct 2026EUMethanol in strawberry spirit from GreeceOtherInformation · not serious
12 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Enteritidis in frozen chicken gyros from GreeceSalmonellaAlert · serious
9 Sep 2026EUHigh levels of Acetamiprid in grapes from GreecePesticide residuesAlert · serious
17 Aug 2026EUPresence of salmonella in organic sesame pasteSalmonellaInformation · serious
13 Aug 2026EUocratossina A oltre i limiti in fichi bianchi secchiOtherAlert · serious
30 Jul 2026EUMOAH in olive oil (pomace variant) from GreeceProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
10 Jul 2026EUSalmonella spp. in tahini used for the production of hummusSalmonellaAlert · serious
8 Jul 2026EUMercurio oltre i limito in Ricciole (Seriola dumerili )/Mercury levels exceeding limits inMercuryInformation · serious
8 Jul 2026EUDelta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and full-spectrum hemp extract in olive oil from GreeceCannabinoidsAlert · serious
26 Jun 2026EUHarvesting of bivalve molluscs prior to the reopening of the fishing zone in GreeceOtherInformation · potential risk
22 Jun 2026EUPotentially enteropathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus, with the TDH gene and toxR gene of VVibrioInformation · potentially serious
9 Jun 2026EUinsects in chilled feta cubes in brine from GreeceInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
15 May 2026EU3-MCPD in olive oil for frying from GreeceProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
30 Apr 2026EUPresence of undeclared allergen (gluten) in vanilla yogurt from GreeceUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
23 Apr 2026EUFosthiazate in potatoes from GreeceOtherInformation · serious
20 Apr 2026EUForeign body (plastic) in oat biscuits from GreeceForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
14 Apr 2026EUAlterazione di yogurt colato bianco intero per presenza di muffe/ Significant growth of moMouldInformation · potential risk
7 Apr 2026EUPresence of muscimol in gummy candies from the NetherlandsOtherAlert · potentially serious
11 Mar 2026EUDeviating organoleptic characteristics (spoilage) in goat's cheese in brine from GreeceSpoilageAlert · potentially serious
9 Mar 2026EUUndeclared allergen (egg) in bread from GreeceUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
27 Feb 2026EUstwierdzenie przekroczenia NDP Formetanatu w ogórku długim // exceeding the MRL of FormetaPesticide residuesInformation · serious
27 Feb 2026EUPresencia de sulfitos no declarados en el etiquetado de endulzante de origen natural//PresUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
12 Feb 2026EUPyrrolizidin alkaloids in dried oregano from Greece, via GermanyOtherAlert · serious
12 Feb 2026EUUndeclared/incorrectly labeled allergen (peanut) in pistachio cream from GreeceUndeclared allergenInformation · potentially serious
27 Jan 2026EUHigh content of volatile organic compounds in silicone baking mould from China, via DenmarMouldInformation · potential risk
20 Jan 2026EUForeign object in cheese from GreeceForeign bodiesAlert · serious
19 Dec 2025EUPresence of heavy metals (cadmium and lead) in a glass cup from China via DenmarkLeadAlert · serious
11 Dec 2025EUExceedances of the MRL for the pesticide Acetamiprid in white grapesPesticide residuesInformation · serious
9 Dec 2025EUDepasire LMA pesticide (chlorpyrifos ethyl) in clementine, origine Grecia /// Exceeding ofChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
8 Dec 2025EUDepasire LMA ciprodinil in struguri origine GreciaOtherInformation · not serious
5 Dec 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in rubbed oregano from GreecePlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
4 Dec 2025AUAlmond halva
Meletiadis A.E.B.E.
Salmonella
Detected/125g
Border rejection
3 Dec 2025EUDepasire LMA acetamiprid in struguri origine GreciaPesticide residuesInformation · serious
3 Dec 2025EUAcetamiprid in White Grapes from GreecePesticide residuesInformation · serious
3 Dec 2025AUPistachio halva
Meletiadis A.E.B.E.
Salmonella
Detected/125g
Border rejection
18 Nov 2025EUAcetamiprid (0.56 ± 0.28 mg/kg) in white grapes from GreecePesticide residuesInformation · serious
17 Nov 2025EUDepasire LMA de pesticide in struguri albi origine Grecia / Exceeding the maximum permissiPesticide residuesAlert · serious
10 Nov 2025EUEsito sfavorevole per parametro E coli in campione di molluschi bivalvi vivi di origine grE. coliAlert · serious
29 Oct 2025EUOmethoate in cherries from GreecePesticide residuesInformation · not serious
23 Oct 2025EUMisleading presence of the words "gluten free" on the label of a protein bar containing whDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
10 Oct 2025EUSalmonella infantis in petto di pollo dalla Grecia//Salmonella infantis in chicken breast SalmonellaInformation · not serious
9 Oct 2025EUSensory deviation in organic date syrup from GreeceOtherInformation · potentially serious
26 Sep 2025EUMetal piece in frozen pita bread from GreeceForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
25 Aug 2025EUPhosmet in peaches origin Greece /// Phosmet in Piersici, origine GreciaOtherAlert · serious
19 Aug 2025EUPresence of mold in cookies from GreeceMouldInformation · potential risk
1 Aug 2025EUUnauthorised titanium dioxide colour in Strawberries and Crem Hard CandyColoursBorder rejection · potentially serious
1 Aug 2025EUUnauthorised use of colour (E124) in corn based snacks from IndiaColoursInformation · not serious
31 Jul 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in rubbed oregano from GreecePlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
24 Jul 2025EUPresence of metallic foreign piece in sausages from GreeceForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
15 Jul 2025EUElevated Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Fennel Tea from GreecePlant and marine toxinsAlert · potentially serious
27 Jun 2025EUSulphite undeclared (sulfur dioxide) in pickled peppers from GreeceUndeclared allergenInformation · not serious
23 Jun 2025EUpresenza di Vibrio parahaemolyticus in cozze dalla Grecia/presence of Vibrio parahaemolytiVibrioInformation · potentially serious
2 Jun 2025EUPesicides Etoxazole and Formetanate in strawberies from GreeceOtherInformation · serious
18 Apr 2025EUPresence of Escherichia coli above legal limits in mussels ( Mytilus galloprovincialis) frE. coliInformation · serious
17 Apr 2025EUSalmonella spp. in tahini from Greece, via AustriaSalmonellaAlert · serious
16 Apr 2025EUbulging and leaking packages of feta cheese, from GreeceOtherInformation · potential risk
11 Apr 2025EUlead poisoning caused by the use of a ceramic carafeLeadAlert · serious
3 Apr 2025EUUndeclared allergen hazelnuts on the label of chocolateUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
3 Apr 2025EUPrezenta paraziti in musculatura la biban din Grecia /// Presence of parasite in perch froParasitesInformation · potential risk
5 Feb 2025EUUnauthorised substances chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in clementines from Greece viChlorpyrifosInformation · potential risk