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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Syria: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months21prior 12 months: 28
Border rejections, 12 months5refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsSalmonella16 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
01235EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 3EU (RASFF), May 2023: 5MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 5EU (RASFF), May 2024: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 2EU (RASFF), May 2025: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 1Australia, Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 2Australia, May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 2Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Salmonella16Pesticide residues12Additives (unauthorised or over li8Chlorpyrifos8Plant and marine toxins4Documents and labelling4Colours4Aflatoxins3Process and environmental contamin1Veterinary drug residues1Undeclared allergen1Sulphites1

Products, last 3 years

Fruit and vegetables18Herbs and spices14Nuts and seeds11Confectionery and cocoa3Sauces and seasonings3Cereals and bakery3Tea, coffee and cocoa2Honey1Dairy1Prepared and snack foods1Fats and oils1Beverages1

Producers named in border rejections

Azad Shikhou 1Walid Dardar 1

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
13 Oct 2026EUTropane alkaloids in dried mint from the Syrian Arab Republic, via the NetherlandsPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
9 Oct 2026EUPesticide residue in dried mint from SyriaPesticide residuesInformation · serious
2 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Give in spice mix from the Syrian Arab RepublicSalmonellaAlert · serious
29 Jul 2026EUDepasire LMR pesticide in stafide aurii origine Siria///Exceeding pesticide MRLs in goldenPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
20 Jul 2026EUHigh content of hydrocyanic acid in apricot paste from the Syrian Arab Republic, via the NPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
20 Jul 2026EUUnauthorized substances tolfenpyrad and dinotefuran in green tea with cardamom from the SyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
15 Jun 2026EUUnauthorized food additive (E127) in sugar-coated almond candies from the Syrian Arab RepuAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
3 Jun 2026EUSildenafil and tadalafil in honey product from the Syrian Arab RepublicOtherInformation · serious
8 May 2026AUSweet paprika
Azad Shikhou
Salmonella
Detected/ 125g
Border rejection
24 Apr 2026EUAflatoxins in red chili powder from SyriaAflatoxinsInformation · serious
8 Apr 2026EUIllegal import of kesh/kishk of Syrian originDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
26 Mar 2026EUUnauthorised pesticides in grape leaves from Syria, via GermanyPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
24 Mar 2026EUChlorpyrifos in fresh pomegranates from SyriaChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potentially serious
19 Mar 2026EUAnthraquinone on herb tea from SyriaOtherInformation · potential risk
25 Feb 2026EUSalmonella enterica in tahini from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
23 Feb 2026EUUnauthorised pesticide cyromazine in courgettes from SyriaPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
6 Jan 2026EUUnauthorised dye Rhodamine B found in pickled beets from Syria, via TurkeyColoursInformation · serious
5 Jan 2026EUHigh level of cypermethrin and unauthorised pesticide chlorpyrifos in pomegranates from SyChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
22 Dec 2025EUResidues of unauthorized pesticides Acetamiprid, Buprofezin Chlorpyrifos in Vine Leaves frChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potential risk
18 Dec 2025EUsalmonella in tahini from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · potentially serious
13 Nov 2025EUUnauthorised pesticides dimethoate and omethoate in quince from SyriaPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
30 Oct 2025EUUnauthorised pesticide dinotefuran in cucumbers from SyriaPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
24 Oct 2025EUSalmonella Livingstone and Salmonella Senftenberg in halva with pistachios from the SyrianSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
21 Oct 2025EUVarious pesticides in grapes from SyriaPesticide residuesInformation · serious
21 Oct 2025EUpropamocarb, chlorpyrifos, carbendazim and azoxystrobinin cumin from SyriaChlorpyrifosInformation · serious
15 Oct 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin seed from SyriaPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 Sep 2025EUAnthraquinones in mate tea from Syria, via the NetherlandsOtherInformation · potentially serious
4 Sep 2025EUUnauthorised colouring agent titanium dioxide (E 171) in confectionery from the Syrian AraColoursInformation · potentially serious
21 Aug 2025EUIncorrect labeling of grain-based snack product from the Syrian Arab RepublicDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
6 Aug 2025AUTahini
Walid Dardar
Salmonella
Detected/125g
Border rejection
31 Jul 2025EUPesticide residues in dried grapes (raisins) from SyriaPesticide residuesAlert · potentially serious
30 Jul 2025EUSalmonella in tahini from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
17 Jul 2025EUSalmonella in halva dalla Siria- Salmonella in halva from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
17 Jul 2025EUSalmonella in tahini dalla Siria - Salmonella in tahini from SiriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
3 Jul 2025EUSalmonella spp. in halva from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
2 Jun 2025EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin powderPlant and marine toxinsInformation · not serious
20 May 2025EURESIDUES OF UNAUTHORISED AND AUTHORISED PESTICIDES ABOVE THE MRL IN PICKLED GRAPE LEAVES Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
12 May 2025EUSalmonella spp. in pistachios from SyriaSalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
15 Apr 2025EUSalmonella spp. in tahina from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
2 Apr 2025EULabelling deficiency for convenience product from the Syrian Arab Republic, via RomaniaDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
26 Mar 2025EUPyrrizidinalcaloids in CuminOtherInformation · serious
20 Mar 2025EUAflatoxins in watermelon seeds from Syria, via Türkiye, via GermanyAflatoxinsAlert · serious
13 Mar 2025EUPAH's in black cumin seed oil, via Germany, with raw material from Syria, dispatched from Process and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
7 Mar 2025EUUnauthorised additives Sudan I, II, III and IV in red pepper powder from SyriaColoursInformation · potentially serious
27 Feb 2025EUPesticides in pickled grape leaves from SyriaPesticide residuesInformation · serious
22 Jan 2025EUResidues of unauthorized pesticides Chlorpyrifos in Cracked Green Olive from SyriaChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potential risk
30 Dec 2024EUChocolate-coated biscuit rolls with milk cream filling, with questionable veterinary contrVeterinary drug residuesInformation · potential risk
20 Dec 2024EUUnauthorized additive E210 in Tomato Paste from SyriaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
2 Dec 2024EUIllegal import of biscuits with milk from Syria, via TurkeyDocuments and labellingInformation · potentially serious
18 Sep 2024EUUnauthorized import of cookies from Syria containing milkAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
18 Sep 2024EUChlorpyrifos in Cumin fine from SyriaChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
31 Aug 2024EUSalmonella detected in halva from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
12 Aug 2024EUSalmonella in tahini from SyriaSalmonellaInformation · serious
19 Jul 2024EUunauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in dried mint from Syria, dispatched from LebanonChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
9 Jul 2024EUSalmonella detected in tahine from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
9 Jul 2024EUSalmonella spp. in Tahini from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
2 Jul 2024EUAflatoxin in Pistachio from Siria/Aflatoxin in pistachios from Türkiye, origin Syria // NAflatoxinsAlert · serious
28 Jun 2024EUAllergens peanut and soya not declared in thyme spice preparation from SyriaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
22 May 2024EUUnauthorised use of titanium oxide in instant drink from SyriaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
3 May 2024EUsulfur dioxide not declared on the label in preserved aubergines and sesame seeds from SyrSulphitesBorder rejection · serious