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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Russia: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months41prior 12 months: 44
Border rejections, 12 months26refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsMould26 notices
Reported by1EU (RASFF)

Notices per month

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Hazards, last 3 years

Mould26Documents and labelling12Additives (unauthorised or over li10Colours8Pesticide residues6Unauthorised novel food or GMO5Salmonella5Chlorpyrifos3Veterinary drug residues3Plant and marine toxins2Parasites2Composition (nutrients and actives2

Products, last 3 years

Feed and pet food49Fruit and vegetables17Confectionery and cocoa12Food supplements9Cereals and bakery8Tea, coffee and cocoa8Fish6Nuts and seeds6Herbs and spices4Sauces and seasonings4Beverages4Additives and flavourings2

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
11 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
9 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molassesOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
9 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molassesOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
6 Nov 2026EUExceed trans fatty acids 9,0 ± 1,8 g/100 g in wafer cake from RussiaOther
9,0 ± 1,8 g (limit 2) /100g
Information · not serious
3 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
3 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
3 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
3 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
3 Nov 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
2 Nov 2026EUunauthorised novel food ingredients (Orthosiphon Stamineus, Rhodiola Quadrifida, XerochrysUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · potential risk
28 Oct 2026EUMold in beet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaMouldBorder rejection · potential risk
27 Oct 2026EUUnapproved pesticide residue Tolfenpyrad 0,061 ± 0,031 mg/kg in tea from RussiaPesticide residues
0,030 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Information · potential risk
27 Oct 2026EUMold in beet pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaMouldBorder rejection · potential risk
26 Oct 2026EUUnauthorised novel food: Unauthorised novel food: Ziziphora clinopodioides, Rhodiola rosUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · potential risk
21 Oct 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molassesOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
21 Oct 2026EUBeet -pulp pellets with added molassesOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
6 Oct 2026EUPrzekroczenie NDP pozostałości pestycydów w przesyłce ogórków świeżych z Rosji // ExceedanPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
1 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Hadar in ground coriander (3 out of 5 samples)SalmonellaInformation · serious
28 Sep 2026EUprzekroczone NDP tiametoksamu w ziarnie gryki // exceeded MRL for thiamethoxam in buckwheaPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
28 Sep 2026EUMismatch between the declared blueberries from Russia and the physical consignments contenOtherBorder rejection · potentially serious
19 Aug 2026EUUnfavorable documentary check on pet food from RussiaDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
24 Jul 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in black tea from RussiaPlant and marine toxinsInformation · serious
3 Jul 2026EUObecność martwych pasożytów w rybie wędzonej, pochodzącej z Rosji // Presence of dead paraParasitesInformation · potential risk
12 Jun 2026EUExceed trans fatty acids 6,9 ± 1,4 g/100g in sweets from RussiaOtherInformation · not serious
29 May 2026EUUnapproved and unlabeled treatment with ionizing radiation of food supplements from RussiaDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
21 May 2026EUUnauthorized food color Sudan I in sauces from RussiaColoursInformation · serious
24 Apr 2026EUTemperature failure of frozen fish from RussiaTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
9 Apr 2026EUUnauthorised use of E321 and colours E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF and E 124 - Ponceau 4R / coColoursInformation · not serious
13 Mar 2026EUUnauthorized food additive E171 Titan dioxide in candies from RussiaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potentially serious
23 Jan 2026EUUnauthorized food additives (colorants) Titanium dioxide E171 in different types of candy ColoursInformation · potential risk
12 Jan 2026EUSalmonella Agona and Salmonella Isangi in feed yeast from RussiaSalmonellaBorder rejection · potential risk
8 Jan 2026EUThe product batch number indicated on the product label does not match the one indicated oDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
6 Jan 2026EUUnauthorised food additive - titanium dioxide (E171) in fine bakery wares (waffles) from RAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
29 Dec 2025EUUnauthorized treatment with ionizing radiationAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
26 Dec 2025EUCyanide in linseedPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potential risk
10 Dec 2025EUTeas from Russia contain non-authorised health claims.OtherBorder rejection · potential risk
8 Dec 2025EUFood Suppliment "Bronhosip" from RussiaOtherInformation · not serious
4 Dec 2025EUSennosides in food supplements from the Russian Federation, via LatviaOtherInformation · potential risk
4 Dec 2025EUSalmonella Agona and Salmonella Isangi in fodder yeast from RussiaSalmonellaBorder rejection · potential risk
24 Nov 2025EUMold in sugar beet pulp pellets with added molassesMouldBorder rejection · potential risk
27 Oct 2025EUPesticides Cyproconazole (0,030 ± 0,015 mg/kg), Difenoconazole (0,022 ± 0,011 mg/kg),PropiPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
22 Oct 2025EUPesticide Chlorpyrifos in Herbal tea “Chamomile flowers”ChlorpyrifosInformation · potential risk
21 Oct 2025EUOchratoxin A (61 ± 21 µg/kg) in spicies - ground sweet paprikaOchratoxin AInformation · potentially serious
17 Oct 2025EUExcessive levels of radioactivity in fresh mushrooms from RussiaRadioactivityInformation · not serious
8 Oct 2025EULack of veterinary checks on frozen Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma) from the RussiaVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
7 Oct 2025EULack of veterinary checks on frozen Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma) from the RussiaVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
29 Aug 2025EUManufacturing plant registered as freezer vessel for Herring Filet (Clupea palasii) from ROtherBorder rejection · not serious
22 Aug 2025EUSalmonella Mbandaka in granulated soybean shellSalmonellaInformation · not serious
1 Aug 2025EUUnauthorized treatment of a food supplement with ionizing radiationAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
10 Jul 2025EUExceed trans fatty acids 4,5 ± 0,9 g/100g in Waffle Cake from RussiaOtherInformation · potential risk
8 Jul 2025EUImproper consignment identity code in the Official certificate (4) and labeling (5) of CanDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potentially serious
2 Jul 2025EUUnauthorized novel food Dictamnus albus root (dried) from RussiaUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · potential risk
12 Jun 2025EUExceed trans fatty acids 10,1 ± 0,9 g/100 g in waffle candies with chocolate glaze BaltijOtherInformation · not serious
12 Jun 2025EUExceed trans fatty acids 12,9 ± 1,2 g/100 g in candies from waffle with chocolate glaze fOtherInformation · not serious
9 May 2025EUHight content of erucic acid 100,3 ± 10 g/kg and 100,4 ± 10 g/kg in mustard seeds from RusOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
29 Apr 2025EUHight content of erucic acid 103 ± 10 g/kg in mustard seeds from RussiaOtherInformation · potential risk
28 Mar 2025EUIncorrect documents accompanying the shipment of dried mushrooms from RussiaDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
27 Mar 2025EUExceed maximum level of trans fatty acids 11,5 ± 1,4 g/100 g in waffle cake from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · not serious
27 Mar 2025EUExceed maximum level of trans fatty acids 11 ± 1,0 g/100 g in waffle cake from RussiaOtherBorder rejection · not serious