rejectwatch

Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Ireland: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months45prior 12 months: 48
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsListeria monocytogenes28 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
025710EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 4MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 4NovEU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 2EU (RASFF), May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 4NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 8EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 2EU (RASFF), May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 4Australia, Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 7EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 8EU (RASFF), May 2026: 6MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 6EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Listeria monocytogenes28Salmonella15Norovirus12Undeclared allergen9E. coli7E. coli (STEC)7Foreign bodies4Cadmium3Unauthorised novel food or GMO3Temperature control2Mould2Sulphites2

Products, last 3 years

Molluscs27Meat22Dairy20Poultry meat10Crustaceans7Food supplements6Fish6Prepared and snack foods6Fruit and vegetables5Feed and pet food3Cereals and bakery3Sauces and seasonings3

Producers named in border rejections

Wild Irish Seaweeds Ltd 1

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
9 Nov 2026EUToo high beta-alanine intake from dietary supplement from IEOtherInformation · serious
28 Oct 2026EUDeviant temperatures during transport of cheese analogue from IrelandTemperature controlInformation · not serious
21 Oct 2026EUPresence of Escherichia coli in live mussels from IrelandE. coliAlert · serious
20 Oct 2026EUE. coli in musselsE. coliAlert · serious
14 Oct 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in smoked salmonListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
5 Oct 2026EUSTEC in meat from the NetherlandsE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
5 Oct 2026EUDetection of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked crabListeria monocytogenesInformation · potential risk
18 Sep 2026EUListeria monocytogenes detected in Various Chicken ProductsListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
11 Sep 2026EUNon-compliant elevated level of E. coli in Razor ClamsE. coliInformation · serious
7 Sep 2026EUElevated levels Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning biotoxin in offshore whole scallops from IrOtherAlert · potential risk
1 Sep 2026EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in in Buffalo Mozzarella and Bocconcini cheese from IreListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
11 Aug 2026EUSalmonella typhimurium in turkey meatSalmonellaInformation · serious
7 Jul 2026EUElevated levels of Hydrocyanic acid in Linseed Seed Herbal TeaPlant and marine toxinsAlert · potentially serious
2 Jul 2026EUPossible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked ham productsListeria monocytogenesInformation · potential risk
8 Jun 2026EUListeria monocytogenes detected in various frozen cooked chicken productsListeria monocytogenesInformation · potential risk
4 Jun 2026EUIncorrectly declared pistachios in batches of pistachio spreadOtherInformation · potential risk
3 Jun 2026EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in Cypriot Style Grilling CheeseListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
21 May 2026EUExceedance of Perfluorohexane sulphonic acid in nephropsOtherInformation · potential risk
20 May 2026EURecall of various Baby Organic Fromage Frais products due to possible mould growth and spoMouldInformation · potential risk
18 May 2026EUSalmonella Typhimurium detected in chicken productsSalmonellaInformation · serious
18 May 2026EUSalmonella Typhimurium detected in chicken productsSalmonellaInformation · serious
1 May 2026EUCereulide in infant formula from IrelandOtherAlert · serious
1 May 2026EUCereulide in infant formula manufactured in PolandOtherAlert · serious
30 Apr 2026EUWithdrawal of Live Mussels due to Incorrect HarvestingOtherInformation · not serious
30 Apr 2026EURuminant DNA in spray dried porcine plasmaOtherInformation · potential risk
24 Apr 2026EUSalmonella spp. detected within processed animal proteinsSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
20 Apr 2026EUIncorrect use-by date on one batch of Black & White Pudding RouladeOtherInformation · potentially serious
13 Apr 2026EUCereulide in infant formula from IrelandOtherAlert · potentially serious
7 Apr 2026EUAmnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) toxins in Live Mussels from IrelandOtherAlert · serious
7 Apr 2026EUDetection of Cronobacter in a batch of Infant FormulaCronobacterAlert · serious
3 Apr 2026EUUnathorised veterinary residue in bovine carcassVeterinary drug residuesInformation · potential risk
27 Mar 2026EUCuerpo extraño (piedra) en cereales de desayuno procedentes de IrlandaOtherAlert · potentially serious
11 Mar 2026EUNorovirus in Ostrica concava (Magallana gigas) from France, raw material from IrelandNorovirusInformation · serious
10 Mar 2026EUNorovirus in oysters from Ireland via The NetherlandsNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
26 Feb 2026EUPosible presencia de cuerpo extraño en derivados lácteos procedentes de España//Possible pForeign bodiesAlert · serious
20 Feb 2026EUPotential Norovirus in Oysters from IrelandNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
18 Feb 2026EUInfant formula products may contain cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereusBacillus cereusAlert · potentially serious
6 Feb 2026EUCereulide in base powder ingredient used to manufacture infant formula, follow on formula OtherAlert · potentially serious
23 Jan 2026EUCereulide in infant formula, follow on formula and a FSMP, from IrelandOtherAlert · potentially serious
22 Jan 2026EUUndeclared fish and barley in a batch of mispacked ready mealUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
13 Jan 2026EUUndeclared milk in specific batches of chicken & chorizo paella meals and incorrect labellUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
13 Jan 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from IrelandListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
17 Dec 2025EUDetection of sulphites in whole frozen langoustines from IrelandSulphitesInformation · not serious
4 Dec 2025EUnorovirus (GII /2g) in live Pacificoysters (Magallana gigas) from the Netherlands, with raNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
13 Nov 2025EUSTEC (stex1+; eae-) in lamb carcass from IrelandE. coli (STEC)Information · potentially serious
3 Nov 2025EUUndeclared Egg in Mispacked Tea CakesUndeclared allergenInformation · potentially serious
23 Oct 2025EUMould growth found on cheese from IrelandMouldInformation · not serious
22 Oct 2025EUSalmonella detected in frozen cooked musselsSalmonellaAlert · serious
22 Oct 2025EUUnsatisfactory E.coli result in batch of razor clamsE. coliInformation · serious
21 Oct 2025EUSalmonella in mussels from IrelandSalmonellaInformation · serious
15 Oct 2025EUUndeclared celery, sesame seeds and soya in a batch of Beef and mashed potato with pepper Undeclared allergenInformation · serious
9 Oct 2025EUListeria monocytogenes in roast chicken pesto pastaListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
1 Oct 2025EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in a batch of Buffaloumi CheeseListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
10 Sep 2025EUSalmonella Virchow detected in ham and cheese chicken kievsSalmonellaInformation · serious
10 Sep 2025EUDetection of Listeria monocytogenes in Mixed Lettuce LeafListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
8 Sep 2025EUListeria monocytogenes detected in Mixed LeavesListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
3 Sep 2025EUAmbrosia spp. in wild bird feed from the NetherlandsOtherAlert · serious
2 Sep 2025EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy ricotta cheeseListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
29 Aug 2025EUHigh iodine content in seaweed paste from Germany, with raw material from IrelandExcess iodineInformation · potentially serious
14 Aug 2025EUSalmonella spp detected in Gluten Free Low Fat Pork SausagesSalmonellaInformation · serious