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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from South Korea: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months56prior 12 months: 47
Border rejections, 12 months34refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsColiforms26 notices
Reported by4Japan, EU (RASFF), Australia, United States

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustraliaJapan
05101520EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 1NovAustralia, Dec 2022: 1Australia, Jan 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 1Australia, Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 2Australia, Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 2Australia, Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 1Australia, May 2024: 1Japan, May 2024: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 1Japan, Jun 2024: 5Australia, Jul 2024: 1Japan, Jul 2024: 7Japan, Aug 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 2Japan, Oct 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 1Japan, Nov 2024: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 4Japan, Dec 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 2Japan, Jan 2025: 2Japan, Feb 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 3Japan, Mar 2025: 2Japan, May 2025: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1Australia, Jun 2025: 2Japan, Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 1Japan, Jul 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 1Japan, Aug 2025: 6Japan, Sep 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 3Japan, Oct 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 1Australia, Nov 2025: 1Japan, Nov 2025: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 1Japan, Dec 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 1Japan, Jan 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 1Japan, Feb 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 2Japan, Mar 2026: 6EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 5EU (RASFF), May 2026: 3Japan, May 2026: 5MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 3Japan, Jun 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 4United States, Jul 2026: 2Australia, Jul 2026: 1Japan, Jul 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 1Japan, Aug 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1Japan, Oct 2026: 2Japan, Nov 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Coliforms26Additives (unauthorised or over li20Microbial contamination (other)15Excess iodine13Documents and labelling10Veterinary drug residues9E. coli8Pesticide residues7Undeclared allergen6Process and environmental contamin5Unauthorised novel food or GMO4Norovirus2

Products, last 3 years

Fruit and vegetables16Cereals and bakery15Beverages13Prepared and snack foods11Sauces and seasonings10Molluscs8Tea, coffee and cocoa8Fish7Crustaceans7Confectionery and cocoa5Dairy3Herbs and spices2

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
12 Nov 2026加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前加熱):白焼うなぎ (SIRAYAKI GRILLED EEL)
SAINTBROSHOLDINGS.CO.,LTD
ColiformsBorder rejection
23 Oct 2026無加熱摂取冷凍食品:その他の二枚貝類(RAW COCKLES(SCAPHARCA SUBCRENATA))
KEUMSAN INDUSTRY CO.,LTD
ColiformsBorder rejection
8 Oct 2026その他の魚肉ねり製品(SQUARE KAMABOKO (釜山おでん四角))
BUSANHAEJEONG FOOD CO.,LTD.
ColiformsBorder rejection · Destroyed
4 Sep 2026EUUnauthorized use of E338 and E516 in BeerAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
19 Aug 2026加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前未加熱):その他の食料品(SWEET POTATO RICE CAKE)
N-CELL CO.,LTD.
E. coliBorder rejection
12 Aug 2026EUjelly confectionery in mini cups - unauthorized additivesAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
10 Aug 2026その他の洋菓子(CRISPY KADAYIF CHOCOLATE RICE CAKE)
YOORAGA CO.,LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
27 Jul 2026無加熱摂取冷凍食品:その他の野菜の調整品(ヨルム冷麺キムチ(大根若菜冷麺キムチ)(Korea Yeolmu Naengmyeon Kimchi - Freeze))
MIMI FOOD CO.,LTD.
ColiformsBorder rejection · Destroyed
21 Jul 2026AUArk shell frozen cooked cockle meat
Beolgyocodfish Co.,Ltd
E. coli
7.5, <2.3, <2.3, <2.3, <2.3 MPN/g
Border rejection
8 Jul 2026EUGlycidyl esters in instant noodlesProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · potentially serious
8 Jul 2026EUGlycidyl esters in instant noodlesProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · potentially serious
7 Jul 2026EUHigh iodine content in seaweed snacks from South Korea, via the NetherlandsExcess iodineAlert · serious
6 Jul 2026EUPotential spoilage in cake from South KoreaSpoilageInformation · potential risk
3 Jul 2026加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前未加熱):その他の二枚貝類(FROZEN BOILED OYSTER(I.Q.F))
DAI ONE FOOD CO. , LTD.
E. coliBorder rejection · Re-exported
3 Jul 2026その他の乾燥果実(なつめの実(DRIED JUJUBE))
DAEHEUNG CO.,LTD.
Documents and labellingBorder rejection · Destroyed
1 Jul 2026USUltimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soyb
JINA F&C
Undeclared allergenRecall · Class II
1 Jul 2026USFLOUNDER SASHIMI WITH SAUCE; Keep Frozen; Net WT: 300g; UPC: 8 809342 366186
Eunha Fisheries Co., LTD
Undeclared allergenRecall · Class II
1 Jul 2026無加熱摂取冷凍食品:その他の野菜の調整品(FROZEN WATER DROPWORT)
NT CO.,LTD
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection · Destroyed
29 Jun 2026EUConsignment possibly subject to veterinary checksVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
25 Jun 2026生鮮ほうれんそう
BUSAN AGRICULTURAL COOP. & FIRE DEPARTMENT
Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · Destroyed
19 Jun 2026その他の果実の調整品(いちごシロップ STRAWBERRY SYRUP)
DAESANG DIVES CO. , LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
12 Jun 2026EUConsignment sauce from South Korea possibly subject to veterinary checksVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
11 Jun 2026EUNorovirus on frozen oysters from South KoreaNorovirusAlert · serious
28 May 2026その他の果汁入り飲料(GRAPEFRUIT ADE)
YEHDAM F&B CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
28 May 2026その他の果汁入り飲料(GREENGRAPE ADE)
YEHDAM F&B CO., LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
26 May 2026EUallergen information for milk is missing from the label in popcornUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
21 May 2026その他の他の飲料(Sturgeon Energy Power Sticks)
STURGEON BIO CO.,LTD.
ArsenicBorder rejection · Destroyed
14 May 2026無加熱摂取冷凍食品:その他の食料品(DUBAI MOCHI COOKIE)
SPRINGDAY INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD.
ColiformsBorder rejection · Destroyed
14 May 2026インスタントコーヒー(ボラトックス ダイエットS コーヒー(BORATALKS DIET S COFFEE))
BIO ROSETTE CO.,LTD.
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection · Destroyed
13 May 2026EUConsignment frozen fried bean curd skipped veterinary controls in Border Control Post.Veterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
11 May 2026EUNorovirus in nori (roasted seaweed)NorovirusInformation · serious
30 Apr 2026EUMold in various rice cake cups from Korea via the NetherlandsMouldInformation · potential risk
29 Apr 2026EUGlycidyl esters in instant noodles with hot chicken carbonara flavour from South KoreaProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
27 Apr 2026EUpesticides in Korean yuzu imported via the NetherlandsPesticide residuesAlert · serious
17 Apr 2026EU3-MCPD in instant noodles with chicken flavour, from South KoreaProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
13 Apr 2026EUCadmium in crab from South KoreaCadmiumInformation · not serious
31 Mar 2026加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前加熱):その他の食料品(SUNGBUKDANG 10WON BREAD(SWEET POTATO CHEESE))
SUNGBUKDANG INC.
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection
31 Mar 2026加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前加熱):その他の食料品(SUNGBUKDANG 10WON BREAD(GARLIC CHEESE))
SUNGBUKDANG INC.
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection
26 Mar 2026その他の他の飲料:NITROGEN SHOT COLD BREW COFFEE
MOLDLINE CO.,LTD
OtherBorder rejection · Destroyed
18 Mar 2026加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前加熱):その他の食料品(MOZZARELLA CHEESE BALL)
PULMUONE FOODS CO., LTD.
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection · Re-exported
13 Mar 2026加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前加熱):その他の食料品(MOZZARELLA CHEESE BALL)
PULMUONE FOODS CO.,LTD.
Microbial contamination (other)Border rejection · Destroyed
12 Mar 2026無加熱摂取冷凍食品:かに類(FROZEN BOILED RED SNOW CRAB MEAT)
SUNG JIN TRADING CO.,LTD.
ColiformsBorder rejection · Re-exported
10 Mar 2026EUUnauthorised novel food ginseng extract (Panax ginseng) in Tea from Republic of KoreaUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
10 Mar 2026EUUnauthorised novel food Pteridium aquilinum from Republic of KoreaPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potential risk
5 Feb 2026EUBacillus cereus in ready meals from South Korea, via GermanyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
2 Feb 2026生鮮エゴマ
GYUNGDONG AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE
Pesticide residuesBorder rejection
30 Jan 2026インスタント紅茶(COFFEEBEAN EARL GREY VANILLA LATTE)
COFFEE BEAN KOREA CO.,LTD
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
19 Jan 2026加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前未加熱):その他の二枚貝類(冷凍ボイルカキ)
SEYANG CO.,LTD.
E. coliBorder rejection · Re-exported
8 Jan 2026EUUnauthorised consignment of Matcha latte imported without an official control at the bordeAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
25 Dec 2025その他の飲料(シッケ SWEET RICE DRINK)
SUNGSHIN FOOD
ColiformsBorder rejection
19 Dec 2025レトルト殺菌食品:その他の食品(エゴマの葉のキムチ(Seasoned perilla leaves))
BOSUNG ILUKJO KOREA CO., LTD.
Documents and labellingBorder rejection
8 Dec 2025EUNon authorised additive (E171 Titanium dioxide) in candy from LithuaniaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
14 Nov 2025レトルト殺菌食品:スープ類/シチュー類(CHAMSTORY GALBITANG)
JINHAN FOOD CO.,LTD
Documents and labellingBorder rejection · Destroyed
14 Nov 2025EUHigh iodine content and labeling deficiencies in dried seaweed slices from Korea via the NExcess iodineAlert · serious
14 Nov 2025AUDried kelp (varech seche)
Namdo General Food
Excess iodine
3460 mg/kg
Border rejection
14 Nov 2025希釈過酸化ベンゾイル
HANSOL CHEMICAL CO.,LTD.
Documents and labellingBorder rejection · Re-exported
31 Oct 2025EUIngredientes alergénicos (avellana, soja y leche) no resaltados tipográficamente en bebidaUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
29 Oct 2025その他の粉末清涼飲料(JUJUBE TEA)
DAMTUH F & B CO.,LTD.
ColiformsBorder rejection · Destroyed
29 Oct 2025生鮮エゴマ
YUDOKYUTONG CO.,LTD.
Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · Already sold
23 Oct 2025EUIncreased iodine content and labeling deficiencies in organic dried seaweed from South KorExcess iodineInformation · serious