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Netherlands · 12 Nov 2026

Fruit and vegetables from Netherlands: food safety notices

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Hazards

Pesticide residues26Foreign bodies19Undeclared allergen17Listeria monocytogenes8Salmonella8E. coli (STEC)7Process and environmental contamin7Unauthorised novel food or GMO6Cadmium4Ochratoxin A3Norovirus3Mould2

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Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
6 Oct 2026EUForeign object in saladForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
27 Jul 2026EUHigh levels of ochratoxin A in dried grapes from The NetherlandsOchratoxin A
28 (limit 8) µg/kg - ppb
Alert · serious
23 Jun 2026EUUnlabeled allergen (sulfite) in yellow raisins from the NetherlandsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
2 Jun 2026EUForeign body (metal fragment) in sliced carrots from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
21 May 2026EUDetection of STEC in mung bean sprouts from the NetherlandsE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
18 May 2026EUtetramethrin residues were detected at a level of 0.018 mg/kg in a frozen mixed mushroom bPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
15 Apr 2026EUMold found in semi.dried tomatoes from NLMouldInformation · not serious
8 Apr 2026EUFlonicamid in red pointed peppers from the NetherlandsPesticide residuesInformation · serious
8 Apr 2026EUPhosmet, diflubenzuron and chlorfenapyr in limes from the NetherlandsPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
30 Mar 2026EUWood in green beansForeign bodiesAlert · serious
30 Mar 2026AUChopped spinach
Oerlemans Foods Nederland BV
Pesticide residues
0.1 mg/kg
Border rejection
18 Mar 2026EUDead mice in whole green beans from the NetherlandsOtherInformation · potentially serious
13 Mar 2026EUListeria in frozen vegetable (mushroom)Listeria monocytogenesInformation · potential risk
24 Feb 2026AUFrozen spinach
Oerlemans Foods Nederland Bv
Pesticide residues
0.05 mg/kg
Border rejection
12 Feb 2026EUtraces of pests (mouse) found in a batch of pearsInsects and pestsInformation · not serious
4 Feb 2026AUFrozen spinach
Oerlemans Foods Nederland Bv
Pesticide residues
0.06 mg/kg,
Border rejection
2 Feb 2026EUForeign body (black fragment) in creamed spinach from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
27 Jan 2026EUSalmonella spp. in dried organic mulberries from the NetherlandsSalmonellaAlert · serious
21 Jan 2026AUFrozen spinach
Oerlemans Foods Nederland Bv
Pesticide residues
0.07 mg/kg,
Border rejection
14 Jan 2026AUFrozen spinach
Oerlemans Foods Nederland Bv
Pesticide residues
0.05 mg/kg
Border rejection
17 Nov 2025AUChopped spinach (frozen)
Oerlemans Foods Nederland Bv
Pesticide residues
0.06 mg/kg
Border rejection
5 Nov 2025EUPrzekroczenie NDP pozostałości pestycydu - Etefonu w papryce świeżej z Niderlandów/// ExcePesticide residuesInformation · serious
30 Oct 2025EUforeign object: pieces of pit between apricot pieces from TürkiyeForeign bodiesAlert · serious
29 Oct 2025EUVerotoxin-producing E. coli in salad mix from the NetherlandsE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
25 Sep 2025EUMRL exceedance for acetamiprid in cucumbers from the NetherlandsPesticide residuesInformation · serious
19 Sep 2025EUMRL exceedance for acetamiprid in cucumbers from the Netherlands// Superación del LMR de Pesticide residuesAlert · serious
21 Aug 2025EUIncreased germ content (yeast) in fruit salad from the NetherlandsOtherInformation · not serious
1 Aug 2025EUVerotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in mung bean sprouts from the NetherlandsE. coli (STEC)Information · potential risk
29 Jul 2025EUForeign objects (glass) in chips from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
17 Jun 2025EUChlorate 0.59 ppm in cucumber from the NetherlandsProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · serious
16 Jun 2025EUFlonicamid in red bell peppers from the NetherlandsPesticide residuesInformation · serious
14 May 2025EUSimazine in pears from the NetherlandsOtherInformation · serious
28 Apr 2025EUPieces of rubber in various preserves from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
24 Apr 2025EULinuron in carrots from the Netherlands, via GermanyOtherInformation · serious
4 Apr 2025EUSalmonella Enterica in organic sprouts from the NetherlandsSalmonellaInformation · serious
20 Mar 2025EUAllergens milk present in pesto spread and dipUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
19 Mar 2025EUAllergen soy present due to pollution in carotte snack from the NetherlandsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
12 Feb 2025EUPackaging may bulge in KimchiOtherInformation · potentially serious
9 Jan 2025EUPesticides residues Methamidophos and Acephat in mung beansPesticide residuesAlert · serious
6 Jan 2025EUChlorpyrifos in organic lemon myrtle from the NetherlandsChlorpyrifosInformation · serious
6 Dec 2024EUMould on carrots from the NetherlandsMouldInformation · not serious
2 Dec 2024EUFlonicamid in minicucumbers from the NetherlandsPesticide residuesAlert · serious
22 Oct 2024EUVerotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) in lamb's lettuce mix from the NetherlandsE. coli (STEC)Information · potential risk
16 Oct 2024EUchlorate in Pear pureeProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
17 Sep 2024EUforeign object glass in grated carrots, from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
12 Sep 2024EUforeign object: glass in tomato from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesInformation · serious
11 Sep 2024EUSalmonella in sprouts from the NetherlandsSalmonellaInformation · serious
6 Sep 2024EUUndeclared allergens milk and celery in spicy coleslaw from the NetherlandsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
12 Jul 2024EUSalmonella Kinondoni in sprouts, from the NetherlandsSalmonellaInformation · serious
25 Jun 2024EUAllergen celery undelcared in cucumber salad from the NetherlandsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
10 Jun 2024EUUnauthorised substance linuron in carrots from the NetherlandsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
31 May 2024EUcadmium in frozen raspberries from the NetherlandsCadmiumAlert · serious
24 Apr 2024EUmislabeling in gluten-free seaweed saladDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
21 Mar 2024EULinuron in Celeriac from the NetherlandsOtherAlert · serious
21 Mar 2024EUSalmonella in alfalfa from the NetherlandsSalmonellaInformation · serious
2 Mar 2024EUFragments metal wire in frozen chopped spinach from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
20 Dec 2023EUListeria monocytogenes in Bio Sprouts from the NetherlandsListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
12 Dec 2023EUShigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in salad mix from the NetherlandsE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
4 Dec 2023EUListeria monocytogenes in soy sprout from the NetherlandsListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
9 Nov 2023EUGlass pieces in green beans from NetherlandsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
7 Nov 2023EUForeign bodies in creamed spinach from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
2 Nov 2023EUGlass in green beansForeign bodiesAlert · serious
31 Oct 2023EUPerchlorate in radish from the NetherlandsProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
17 Oct 2023EUCadmium in spring onion from GermanyCadmiumAlert · serious
28 Sep 2023EUUndeclared allergens peanuts in cans wasabi peas from ChinaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
13 Sep 2023EUNot declared allergen celery in Frutta da bereUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
7 Sep 2023EUUndeclared allergen soy in stir-fry vegetables, from ChinaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
4 Aug 2023EUMetal in plum tomatoes, from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
13 Jul 2023EUSalmonella spp. in organic sprouts from the NetherlandsSalmonellaInformation · serious
11 Jul 2023EUWysoki poziom akryloamidu w chipsach warzywnych, pochodzących z Niderlandów // High levelsProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
17 May 2023EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in salad from Netherlands.Listeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
8 May 2023EUPrzekroczenie NDP pozostałości pestycydu - chlormekwatu (0,75 ± 0,38 mg/kg) w gruszkach z Pesticide residuesAlert · serious
5 May 2023EUNightshade in organic green beansOtherAlert · serious
7 Apr 2023EUChlorpyrifos and Thiophanate-methyl in raisinsChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
10 Mar 2023EUChlorate in paprika green from SpainProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
6 Mar 2023EUCadmium in organic mushrooms from the NederlandsCadmiumInformation · not serious
27 Feb 2023EUIncreased iodine content in dried seaweedExcess iodineAlert · serious
24 Feb 2023EUAcrylamide in Vegetable crisps other than potato and cerealProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
7 Feb 2023EUUndeclared milk proteins and peanutsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
24 Jan 2023EUPatuline in apple sauce from the NetherlandsOther mycotoxinsAlert · serious