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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Sweden: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months27prior 12 months: 29
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsForeign bodies12 notices
Reported by1EU (RASFF)

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
025710EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 4NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 4United States, Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 10EU (RASFF), May 2023: 2Australia, May 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 1Australia, Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 3EU (RASFF), May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 4NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 1EU (RASFF), May 2025: 4MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 5NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 7EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 3Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Foreign bodies12Undeclared allergen10Salmonella10Listeria monocytogenes7Unauthorised novel food or GMO5Sulphites3Composition (nutrients and actives3Migration from packaging3Additives (unauthorised or over li3Mould2Documents and labelling2E. coli1

Products, last 3 years

Food supplements16Fruit and vegetables9Cereals and bakery7Meat6Food contact materials5Confectionery and cocoa4Feed and pet food4Prepared and snack foods3Nuts and seeds3Tea, coffee and cocoa3Fish3Dairy1

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
14 Oct 2026EUUndeclared hazelnut in chocolate covered popcorn from SwedenUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
9 Oct 2026EUForeign objects (metal wire) found in aluminum tubes used for mackerel paste.Foreign bodiesAlert · serious
8 Oct 2026EUSalmonella in hamburgersSalmonellaInformation · serious
23 Sep 2026EUExceedance of the maximum level for nitrates (4200 ± 500 mg/kg) in spinach from SwedenOtherInformation · not serious
11 Sep 2026EUConsumer complaints regarding the sale of Ashwagandhasold i DenmarkOtherInformation · potential risk
1 Sep 2026EUDetection of Listeria monocytogenes in ready to eat dishListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
10 Jul 2026EUBlue plastic in kebab from SwedenForeign bodiesInformation · not serious
22 May 2026EUHigh level of coumarin in bakery product (cinamon rolls) from SwedenOtherInformation · not serious
7 May 2026EUSalmonella and ochratoxin A in pistachio nuts via Sweden.SalmonellaAlert · serious
27 Apr 2026EUNon declared sulfur dioxide i dried shallotsSulphitesAlert · potentially serious
20 Mar 2026EUToo high levels of vitamin D in food supplement from SwedenComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · potential risk
19 Mar 2026EUInsufficient labelling of allergen (soy) in food supplementUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
13 Mar 2026EUE. coli in cheese from SwedenE. coliInformation · potentially serious
10 Mar 2026EUForeign object in feed for horsesForeign bodiesAlert · serious
6 Mar 2026EUPlastic in Crispy Chicken Burgers from SwedenForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
4 Mar 2026EUUnapproved novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in hemp pouches from SwedenUnauthorised novel food or GMOAlert · potentially serious
2 Mar 2026EUPresence of plastic pieces in chocolateForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
13 Feb 2026EUSulphite is missing from the list of ingredients for Gula (Yellow) raisins / Iran RaisinsSulphitesAlert · serious
16 Jan 2026EUToo high levels of vitamin D in food supplement from SwedenComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · potential risk
5 Jan 2026EUPossible pieces of plastic in cookies from SwedenForeign bodiesAlert · serious
22 Dec 2025EUGrain kernels in organic black lentils, packed in SwedenOtherAlert · serious
15 Dec 2025EUToo high levels of iron in food supplementOtherInformation · potentially serious
10 Dec 2025EUToo high level of vitamin D in food supplementComposition (nutrients and actives)Alert · serious
10 Dec 2025EUMigration of 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine (3,3'-DMB) from slotted turner from SwedenMigration from packagingInformation · not serious
1 Dec 2025EUFinding moths in bread mixes from SwedenOtherInformation · not serious
25 Nov 2025EUSalmonella in mixed minced meat,(beef & pork, 20% fat), cirka 1 kgSalmonellaInformation · not serious
14 Nov 2025EUPieces of plastic in spiced potato product from SwedenForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
7 Nov 2025EUPlastic in baby food from SwedenForeign bodiesAlert · serious
5 Nov 2025EUMigration of Primary Aromatic Amines (PAAs) from pasta ladle from SwedenMigration from packagingAlert · serious
5 Nov 2025EUMuskimole, novel food (CBD, HHC, Cordyceps) and other unsafe ingredients in food supplemenUnauthorised novel food or GMOAlert · serious
10 Oct 2025EUListeria monocytogenes in gravad salmonListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
7 Oct 2025EUMold in porridge barMouldInformation · potential risk
7 Oct 2025EUfeed additive ethoxyquin in animal feed, from ScotlandAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
17 Sep 2025EUUndeclared milk ingredients in confectionery from SwedenUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
9 Sep 2025EURecall of mixed food products due to mixed labelsDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
6 Aug 2025EUsalmonella in beef burger meatSalmonellaInformation · serious
14 Jul 2025EUToo high curcumin content in food supplements from SwedenOtherInformation · potentially serious
7 Jul 2025EUThe food supplement contains Tribulus terrestris extract, which is considered an unauthoriUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
3 Jul 2025EUEnergybar contain undeclared sulphites at levels above 10 mg/kgUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
27 Jun 2025EUUnauthorised food additives (E412) in jelly straws from Sweden + several non complaincesAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
30 May 2025EUOcratossina A superiori ai limiti di legge in liquirizia in polvere Bio dall'Uzbekistan viOchratoxin AAlert · serious
21 May 2025EUListeria in sliced smoked turkeyListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
14 May 2025EUNon declared sulphite 153 ppm in palm sugar from Thailand via the NetherlandsSulphitesAlert · serious
12 May 2025EUFood supplement (Green tea) containing Acorus calamus LOtherInformation · potential risk
4 Apr 2025EUInstructions for use are missing on the labeling of elephant ear stalk from Thailand.Documents and labellingAlert · serious
21 Mar 2025EUSalmonella in sunflower seedsSalmonellaAlert · serious
19 Mar 2025EUPieces of metal found in feed for horsesForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
14 Mar 2025EUSalmonella in turkey heartsSalmonellaInformation · not serious
14 Mar 2025EUUndeclared allergen (milk protein) in chipsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
31 Jan 2025EUUndeclared allergens on Corny 0% added sugar Chocolate.Undeclared allergenAlert · serious
24 Jan 2025EUUndeclared allergens in baby food from SwedenUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
3 Dec 2024EUAllergic reaction probably caused by consumption of food supplement from SwedenUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
29 Nov 2024EUfoodborne outbreak suspected (Salmonella Typhimurium) to be caused by alfalfa sprouts fromSalmonellaAlert · serious
29 Nov 2024EUForeign objects in candy from SwedenForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
15 Nov 2024EUListeria moncytogenes in 3 different ready-to eat salats from SwedenListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
15 Nov 2024EUForeign bodies (pieces of copper strands) in packaging buckets from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
31 Oct 2024EUSalmonella Typhimurium detected in minced beefSalmonellaInformation · serious
22 Oct 2024EUMould in three kinds of dried beans from SwedenMouldInformation · not serious
15 Oct 2024EUListeria in surimi with unknown originListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
2 Oct 2024EUAshwagandha in food supplementsOtherInformation · potential risk