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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Pakistan: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months51prior 12 months: 84
Border rejections, 12 months37refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsPesticide residues85 notices
Reported by3EU (RASFF), Australia, United States

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
05101520EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 6EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 4EU (RASFF), May 2023: 4MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 11EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 8EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 12EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 6EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 5NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 12EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 11EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 12EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 8United States, Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 19Australia, May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 7EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 10EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 11EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 6EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 13EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 16NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 9Australia, Jan 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 6Australia, Mar 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 6EU (RASFF), May 2025: 5MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 5Australia, Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 10EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 5Australia, Aug 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 7Australia, Oct 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 6NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 5EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 3Australia, Apr 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 4MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 8Australia, Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 6EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 5EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Pesticide residues85Aflatoxins49Chlorpyrifos22Process and environmental contamin15Ochratoxin A10Additives (unauthorised or over li6Salmonella5Unauthorised novel food or GMO5Ethylene oxide4Insects and pests4Foreign bodies3Documents and labelling3

Products, last 3 years

Cereals and bakery197Herbs and spices18Fruit and vegetables10Nuts and seeds10Confectionery and cocoa4Beverages3Additives and flavourings3Food contact materials2Tea, coffee and cocoa1Sauces and seasonings1Fish1Prepared and snack foods1

Producers named in border rejections

Nawaz Trading Company 3Shan Food Industries (Pakistan) 2Saco International 1Pacific Worldwide Tradings 1Gourmet Foods FZC 1Zafran Food Industries 1M. Manzoor & co. Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. 1

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
9 Nov 2026EUimidacloprid in rice from PakistanPesticide residues
0,027 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Border rejection · potential risk
9 Oct 2026EUUndeclared allergen (sulfite) on Swedish labeling of pickled vegetables from PakistanUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
6 Oct 2026EUThiametoxam and Clothianidine in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potentially serious
6 Oct 2026EUStwierdzenie przekroczenia NDP ochratoksyny A w ryżu brązowym kraj pochodzenia Pakistan///Ochratoxin ABorder rejection · potential risk
28 Sep 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · not serious
11 Sep 2026EUMineral oil residues (MOSH/MOAH) in rice from Pakistan, via the NetherlandsProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
7 Sep 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · not serious
24 Aug 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
21 Aug 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin from PakistanPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
18 Aug 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · not serious
7 Aug 2026EUSalmonella in sesame seedsSalmonellaAlert · serious
5 Aug 2026EUClothianidin in Basmati Rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
31 Jul 2026EUMineral oil components (MOSH/MOAH) in rice from PakistanProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
23 Jul 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Jul 2026EUClothianidin and Flutriafol in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Jul 2026EUClothianidin e Flutriafol in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Jul 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potentially serious
10 Jul 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Jun 2026AURed chilli
Saco International
Spoilage
Goods presented in used and dirty container.
Border rejection
19 Jun 2026EURice Pakistan Pesticide ResiduePesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
19 Jun 2026EUIllegal ingredient (milk protein) in instant tea with non-dairy creamer from PakistanOtherInformation · not serious
16 Jun 2026EUclothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
12 Jun 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
11 Jun 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · not serious
8 Jun 2026EUEthylene Oxide in Organic Brown Rice via IrelandEthylene oxideAlert · serious
5 Jun 2026EUEthylene oxide in organic brown basmati rice origin Pakistan via IrelandEthylene oxideAlert · serious
3 Jun 2026EUCLOTHIANIDIN in basmati rice from PAKISTANOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
22 May 2026EUVarious sauces non-compliant due to ingredients above MRLs and labelling irregularities frPesticide residuesInformation · not serious
22 May 2026EUclothianidin, acetamiprid and chloorpyrifos in basmati rice from PakistanPesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
12 May 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · not serious
5 May 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · not serious
29 Apr 2026EUClothianidin above legal limits in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Apr 2026EUPrzekroczenie NDP pestycydów chloropiryfosu i flutriafolu w dwóch ryżach basmati pochodzącChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potential risk
16 Apr 2026AURed chilli powder
Shan Food Industries (Pakistan)
Salmonella
Detected/125g
Border rejection
10 Apr 2026EUclothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
27 Mar 2026EUForeign body in frozen Indo-Pacific grouper fillets from PakistanForeign bodiesInformation · serious
26 Mar 2026EUSalmonella spp. in hulled sesame seeds from PakistanSalmonellaAlert · serious
24 Mar 2026EUClothianidin in rice from PakistanOtherBorder rejection · not serious
24 Mar 2026EUChlorpyrifos and carbendazim in rice from PakistanChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potentially serious
9 Mar 2026EURice Pakistan Pesticide ResiduPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
12 Feb 2026EUChlorpyrifos in basmati rice from PakistanChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
6 Feb 2026EUMOAH in rice from PakistanProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
5 Feb 2026EUAflatoxin in Basmati Brown Rice from PakistanAflatoxinsInformation · serious
23 Jan 2026EUAflatoxins in brown rice from PakistanAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 Jan 2026EUUnauthorized substances thiamethoxam and imidacloprid in rice from PakistanPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
6 Jan 2026EUAflatoxin B1 in chicken tikka masala from PakistanAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
31 Dec 2025EUAbsence of CHED-D in the TRACES-NT system for rice from Pakistan via Ukraine // Brak złożoOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
2 Dec 2025EUResidues of unauthorized pesticides Chlorpyrifos in Basmati White Rice from PakistanChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potential risk
21 Nov 2025EUImidacloprid in rice from PakistanPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
17 Nov 2025EUUnauthorized novel food in black cumin seeds from PakistanUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
13 Nov 2025EUAflatoxin B1 in rice from PakistanAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
7 Nov 2025EUAcetamiprid in basmati rice from PakistanPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
7 Nov 2025EUAflatoxine B1 on Basmati rice from PakistanAflatoxinsInformation · potentially serious
7 Nov 2025EUAflatoxine B1 in rice from PakistanAflatoxinsInformation · serious
28 Oct 2025EUSemicarbazide (SEM) in ship casings from PakistanOtherInformation · potential risk
27 Oct 2025EUAcetamiprid in basmati rice from PakistanPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
20 Oct 2025EUAflatoxin B1 in rice from PakistanAflatoxinsBorder rejection · not serious
20 Oct 2025EUAflatoxin B1 and total in whole grain Basmati riceAflatoxinsAlert · serious
16 Oct 2025EUSignificant exceedance of benzoic acid in soft drinks from PakistanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · serious
16 Oct 2025EUpesticide residues in a batch of dried morel mushroomsPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious