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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Lebanon: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months11prior 12 months: 15
Border rejections, 12 months3refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsSalmonella6 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

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

Hazards, last 3 years

Salmonella6Undeclared allergen5Chlorpyrifos4Pesticide residues4Colours2Ethylene oxide2Documents and labelling2Additives (unauthorised or over li2Veterinary drug residues1Plant and marine toxins1Aflatoxins1

Products, last 3 years

Herbs and spices12Nuts and seeds6Fruit and vegetables4Confectionery and cocoa3Cereals and bakery3Sauces and seasonings2Fats and oils1Beverages1Tea, coffee and cocoa1

Producers named in border rejections

Alameddine for Foods Co S.A.R.L 1Al Wafa Trading and Industry Company S.A 1

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
26 Oct 2026EUUnauthorised substance chlorpyrifos and the unauthorised colouring azorubine (E122) in sumChlorpyrifos
0,025 +/- 0,013 and 0,023 +/- 0,012 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · potentially serious
25 Sep 2026EUSalmonella spp in sesame paste from LebanonSalmonellaAlert · serious
15 Jun 2026EUResiduos de pesticidas en especias de Líbano//Pesticide residues in spices from LebanonPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
24 Apr 2026EUUnauthorized colour Sudan I in chili powder from LebanonColoursBorder rejection · serious
5 Apr 2026EUUNAUTHORISED ADDITIVE COLOUR E127 (ERYTHROSINE) IN LOUKOUM FROM LEBANONColoursBorder rejection · not serious
30 Mar 2026EUConsignmnet coffe creamer skipped veterinary controls in Border Control Post.Veterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
18 Mar 2026EUEthylene oxide in spices from LebanonEthylene oxideInformation · potentially serious
18 Mar 2026EUEthleneoxide in spices from LebanonOtherInformation · serious
2 Mar 2026EUSensory deviation in Olive oil from LebanonOtherInformation · potential risk
29 Jan 2026EUIllegal import and distribution of milk drinks from Lebanon via GermanyDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
22 Jan 2026EUUnauthorised substances (Chlorpyrifos) in dried dill seeds from Lebanon via SwedenChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
7 Nov 2025EUExceeding the pyrrolizidine alkaloid content in ground cuminPlant and marine toxinsInformation · serious
25 Aug 2025EUAcetamiprid and Chlorpyrifos found in Grape Leaves from LebanonChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
23 Jun 2025EUElevated aflatoxin B1 (23.8 µg/kg) and total aflatoxins (29.4 µg/kg) in ground nutmegAflatoxinsAlert · serious
18 Jun 2025EUIlligal import chocolate from Lebanon containing cows milkOtherInformation · potential risk
13 Jun 2025EUIllegal import of cookies containing milk ingredients from LebanonDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
10 Jun 2025EUResidues of unauthorized and authorized pesticides above the MRL in pickled grape leaves Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
29 Apr 2025EUPresence of peanut protein in garlic powderOtherInformation · serious
15 Apr 2025EUEthylene oxide in ground gingerEthylene oxideInformation · serious
13 Mar 2025AUHalawa pistachio
Alameddine for Foods Co S.A.R.L
Salmonella
Detected/125g
Border rejection
3 Feb 2025EUUndeclared allergen sulphur dioxide in apricot paste from LebanonUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
3 Jan 2025EUUnauthorised substances chlorpyrifos in olives from LebanonChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
20 Dec 2024EUSalmonella in Tahina from LebanonSalmonellaAlert · serious
17 Dec 2024EUrisk of favism due to undeclared broad beans on turmeric from LebanonUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
29 Nov 2024EUSalmonella spp. in tahini from LebanonSalmonellaInformation · serious
28 Nov 2024EUUnauthorized use of Sorbic acid E200 and Benzoic acid E210 in Tomato Paste from LebanonAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
23 Oct 2024AUTahina
Al Wafa Trading and Industry Company S.A.L
Salmonella
Detected /125g
Border rejection
10 Sep 2024EUSalmonella Muenster in Tahini from LebanonSalmonellaAlert · serious
5 Sep 2024EUPre-packaged Lebanese bread delivered by French FBO without any mention of allergens on thUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
8 Jul 2024EUExceeding the additive limit (E211) in syrups from Lebanon.Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
21 Jun 2024EUPesticide residues in vine leaves from LebanonPesticide residuesInformation · serious
22 Mar 2024EUContamination with ATBC in Olive Tapenade from LebanonOtherInformation · potentially serious
19 Feb 2024EUMRL exceedance for fipronil in herbal tea from the NetherlandsPesticide residuesInformation · not serious
9 Feb 2024EUMissing allergen labelling (wheat) in a couscous preparation from LebanonUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
5 Feb 2024EUQuinolizidine alkaloids (lupanine and sparteine) in lupine seeds from LebanonOtherInformation · serious
30 Jan 2024EUUnlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergen (sulfur dioxide) in dried apricots from Lebanon, viUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
29 Dec 2023EUNon complient composite food with milk productOtherInformation · potential risk
10 Nov 2023EUExceedance of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in cumin from LebanonPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
24 Oct 2023EUExceedance of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in cumin from LebanonPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
19 Oct 2023EUAflatoxin B1 in watermelon seeds from LebanonAflatoxinsAlert · serious
12 Oct 2023EUConsignment from Lebanon with cookies containing butter skipped veterinairy controlsOtherInformation · not serious
6 Sep 2023EUForeign bodies (stones) in watermelon seeds from Libanon, via GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
29 Jun 2023EUAl-Rabih, Halva/HalawaOtherInformation · potential risk
19 Jun 2023EUUnauthorized substance ethylene oxide in spice mixture from LebanonEthylene oxideAlert · serious
15 May 2023EUUnauthorized additive - colour E171 - in instant drinks from LebanonColoursBorder rejection · potentially serious
3 May 2023EUAflatoxin in pistachios from LebanonAflatoxinsInformation · serious
23 Mar 2023EUAbsence of residue monitoring plan (presence of milk) for dairy product from LebanonOtherInformation · not serious
20 Feb 2023EUUnauthorized substances Thiamethoxan and Tricyclazole in basmati rice from LebanonPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
9 Dec 2022EUUnauthorized additive Calcium Disodium (EDTA - E386) in non alcoholic carbonated beverage Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · no risk
2 Dec 2022EUPesticides residues in table grapes from LebanonPesticide residuesInformation · serious
4 Oct 2022EUUndeclared sulfite in cooked fava (broad) beans from LebanonUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
12 Aug 2022EUSalmonella spp. in sesame paste from Lebanon, via the NetherlandsSalmonellaAlert · serious
19 Jul 2022EUSudan I and IV in couscous spices mix from Lebanon, via the NetherlandsColoursAlert · serious
15 Jul 2022EUunauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in marjoram from LebanonChlorpyrifosInformation · undecided
29 Apr 2022EUMIGRATION OF DEHA IN CLING-FILM FROM LEBANONMigration from packagingInformation · serious
22 Apr 2022AUPickled green pepper, pickled vine leaves
Jean Raad For Industries and Trade
Sulphites
N/A
Border rejection
20 Apr 2022EUUndeclared allergen sulfur dioxide in cooked fava beans from Lebanon, via the NetherlandsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
17 Mar 2022EUUnauthorised colour rhodamine B in pickled turnips from LebanonColoursInformation · serious
10 Mar 2022EUcypermethrin, acetamiprid, lambda-cyhalothrin, thiamethoxam, indoxacarb, azoxystrobin and Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · undecided
11 Feb 2022AUCaramelized pistachio bars
Al Rifai Roastery Sal
Aflatoxins
2.051 mg/kg
Border rejection