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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Mexico: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months13prior 12 months: 16
Border rejections, 12 months3refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsPesticide residues6 notices
Reported by3EU (RASFF), United States, Australia

Notices per month

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

Hazards, last 3 years

Pesticide residues6Temperature control6Aflatoxins5Salmonella5Additives (unauthorised or over li5Chlorpyrifos4Unauthorised novel food or GMO2Sulphites1Lead1Cadmium1Undeclared allergen1Documents and labelling1

Products, last 3 years

Fruit and vegetables14Herbs and spices9Nuts and seeds6Fish6Confectionery and cocoa2Prepared and snack foods2Sauces and seasonings1Food contact materials1Fats and oils1Dairy1Beverages1Feed and pet food1

Producers named in border rejections

Meximport Food Win S De Rl 3Rancho Las Palmeras S.A. De C.V 1

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
3 Sep 2026EUAflatoxin B1 in nuts from MexicoAflatoxinsInformation · serious
17 Jul 2026USTAYLOR FARMS BLEND LETT/ROM BLEND WITH BAG 4/5# Iceberg, Romaine, Carrots, Red Cabbage pro
Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
OtherRecall · Class I
27 May 2026EUDimethoate in green papaya from MexicoPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
14 May 2026AUChilli powder
Meximport Food Win S De Rl
Salmonella
Detected/ 125g
Border rejection
8 May 2026EUMonocrotophos in prickly pears from MexicoOtherAlert · serious
22 Apr 2026EUDioxido de azufre en maiz en conserva origen México / Sulfur dioxide in canned corn from MSulphitesInformation · potential risk
30 Mar 2026EUAbnormal smell in sweets from MexicoOtherInformation · potential risk
13 Mar 2026EUFresh pineapples contaminated with pesticide residue omethoatePesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
6 Mar 2026EUPlomo en aguacates frescos de Mexico // Lead in fresh avocados from MexicoLeadInformation · potentially serious
24 Feb 2026EUChlorpyrifos in Chipotle ChilliChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
9 Feb 2026EUElevated cadmium (0.057 mg/kg) in Green AsparagusCadmiumInformation · potential risk
23 Jan 2026EUUnauthorised substance (Oxamyl) in Luffa from Mexico via ItalyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
26 Dec 2025EUDeficiencia en la declaración de alérgenos en el etiquetado de salsas procedentes de MéxicUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
26 Sep 2025USItalian Parsley packaged in 24lb boxes, 40 bunches per box in plastic.
MAYEJ COMERCIALIZADORA S. de R.L. de C.V.
OtherRecall · Class II
3 Sep 2025EUExceeding the MRL of chlorpyrifos in grapefruit essential oilChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
30 Jul 2025EUAflatoxins in raw groundnuts from MexicoAflatoxinsInformation · serious
27 Jun 2025USCajeta cupcakes (Box). Vanilla cake decorated with suspiros cream and dulce de leche-mi
NOVACAB SAPI DE CV
Documents and labellingRecall · Class III
28 May 2025EUvarious pesticides in Habanero from Mexico via the VSPesticide residuesAlert · potentially serious
6 May 2025EUWykrycie obecności pałeczek Salmonella z gr, BO, EO i CO w ziarnie ziela angielskiego, kraSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
15 Apr 2025EUChlorpyrifos in dried epazoteChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
27 Feb 2025EUAflatoxin B1 and Total in Organic peanuts from MexicoAflatoxinsInformation · serious
26 Feb 2025AUFrozen dates
Rancho Las Palmeras S.A. De C.V
Pesticide residues
0.44 mg/kg
Border rejection
25 Feb 2025EUAflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels from MexicoAflatoxinsInformation · serious
14 Feb 2025EUAlternariol and alternariol monomethyl ether in black sesame seeds from MexicoOtherInformation · potential risk
14 Feb 2025EUrotura de la cadena del frío en atunes congelados para consumo humano pocedentes de MéxicTemperature controlBorder rejection · not serious
3 Feb 2025EURotura de cadena de frío en atunes de aleta amarilla de Méjico // Breakage of the cold chaTemperature controlBorder rejection · serious
10 Jan 2025EUExceedance of biphenyl & PAH's in chipotle powder, from MexicoProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
10 Dec 2024EUNovel food in chips from Mexico, via the NetherlandsUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
28 Nov 2024EUUnauthorised GMO in green papayas from MexicoUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
25 Oct 2024EUUnauthorized additives and excessive concentration of benzoic acid (E 210) in strawberry lAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
5 Sep 2024EUunauthorized substance ethoxyquin and presence of Salmonella spp. in fish meal from MexicoSalmonellaBorder rejection · potential risk
6 Aug 2024EUPesticide residues in ground chilli pepper from MexicoPesticide residuesAlert · serious
25 Jul 2024EUAflatoxins in pecan kernels from Mexico, via United KingdomAflatoxinsInformation · serious
9 Jul 2024EUUnauthorised use of colour and irregular labelling of corn based snack from MexicoColoursInformation · not serious
8 Jul 2024EURuptura de la cadena de frío en Merluza de México. / Cold chain break in hake from Mexico.Temperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
8 Jul 2024EURuptura de la cadena de frío en Merluza de México. / Cold chain break in hake from Mexico.Temperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
29 May 2024EURuptura de la cadena de frío en Merluza de México. Breakage of the cold chain in hake fromTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
16 Apr 2024EUunauthorised substance sibutramine in food supplement from Mexico offered online for saleAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
11 Apr 2024EURuptura de la cadena de frío en merluza de México. Breakage of the cold chain in hake fromTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
5 Apr 2024EUUnauthorised substance oxamyl in thai eggplantsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
8 Mar 2024AUChilli powder - Morita
Meximport Food Win S De Rl
Salmonella
Detected /125g
Border rejection
8 Mar 2024AUChilli powder - habanero
Meximport Food Win S De Rl
Salmonella
Detected /125g
Border rejection
6 Mar 2024EUAcephate and metamidophos in long beans from MexicoOtherInformation · serious
22 Feb 2024EUChlorpyrifos in allspice from MexicoChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
8 Feb 2024EUUnauthorised Erythrosine (E127) and Elevated Level of Sunset Yellow (E110) in Brachs ClassAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
14 Dec 2023EUResidu pesticides in black berries from MexicoPesticide residuesInformation · serious
2 Nov 2023EUDefective container leading to premature deterioration of the productOtherAlert · serious
2 Nov 2023EUnon-authorised novel food ingredient Hoodia gordonii and sibutramine in weight loss suppleUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · serious
23 Oct 2023AUMorita chili powder
Meximport Food Win S De RL
Salmonella
Detected /125g
Border rejection
23 Oct 2023AUMora chili powder
Meximport Food Win S De RL
Salmonella
Detected /125g
Border rejection
25 Sep 2023USQUAKER PANCAKES WITH WHOLE GRAIN OATS, NET WT 15.97OZ (1LB)
Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico,
Undeclared allergenRecall · Class I
19 Sep 2023EUUnauthorised use of synthetic colouring agent (E110) in corn based snacks from MexicoColoursInformation · potential risk
7 Sep 2023EUUnauthorised use of colour and irregular labelling of corn based snacks from Mexico and USColoursInformation · potential risk
24 Jul 2023EUUnauthorised use of colour E 171 - titanium dioxide in candyColoursAlert · serious
19 Jul 2023EUEnrofloxacin and trimethoprim in honey from MexicoVeterinary drug residuesInformation · potential risk
24 Apr 2023EUUnauthorized novel food (avocado leaves) from Mexico via the NetherlandsUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · undecided
17 Apr 2023EUAcephate, methamidophos, methomyl, propiconazole and bifenthrin in asparagus beans from MeOtherInformation · serious
12 Apr 2023AUChilli powder
Safestar
Salmonella
Detected /125g
Border rejection
16 Mar 2023EUUnauthorised pesticide residue ethylene oxide in salsa dips from MexicoEthylene oxideBorder rejection · serious
17 Feb 2023EUUnauthorized substance ethylene oxide in tomato dip from MexicoEthylene oxideBorder rejection · serious