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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Türkiye: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months512prior 12 months: 465
Border rejections, 12 months385refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsAflatoxins374 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
0255075100EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 36Australia, Nov 2022: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 30EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 23EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 32EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 31EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 26EU (RASFF), May 2023: 35MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 54EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 17Australia, Jul 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 30Australia, Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 24EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 26Australia, Oct 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 32NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 31EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 51EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 34EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 41EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 50EU (RASFF), May 2024: 30MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 27Australia, Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 27Australia, Jul 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 21EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 27EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 68Australia, Oct 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 67NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 51EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 40Australia, Jan 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 45EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 41EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 27EU (RASFF), May 2025: 39MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 34EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 21EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 24EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 42EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 38EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 70NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 65EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 34EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 36EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 45Australia, Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 72EU (RASFF), May 2026: 23Australia, May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 43EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 37EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 27EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 37EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 31EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 13Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Aflatoxins374Ochratoxin A294Pesticide residues132Salmonella58Chlorpyrifos54Plant and marine toxins53Undeclared allergen43Additives (unauthorised or over li31Foreign bodies20Migration from packaging16Process and environmental contamin14Documents and labelling12

Products, last 3 years

Fruit and vegetables970Nuts and seeds157Herbs and spices94Food supplements36Confectionery and cocoa32Food contact materials24Cereals and bakery17Tea, coffee and cocoa17Prepared and snack foods12Feed and pet food11Beverages10Sauces and seasonings9

Producers named in border rejections

KFC Gida Tekstil Sanayi Ithalat Ihracat 2Kozmopolitan Gida San Tic A.S. 2Riyaz Baharat Ltd Sirketi 1Kahvecioglu Gida (Turkey) 1Max Q UK Limited 1METROPOLITAN GROUP GIDA SANAYI VE TICARE 1SAFE SPICE GIDA STERILIZASYON VE DIS TIC 1

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUaflatoxins in pistachios from turkey TürkiyeAflatoxins
36,1+/-15.9 (limit 8,0) mg/kg - ppm
Border rejection · serious
10 Nov 2026EUOchratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeOchratoxin A
57,8+/-25,4 (limit 8.0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · potentially serious
10 Nov 2026EUOchratoxin-A in Turkish dried diced figsOchratoxin A
30 µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
9 Nov 2026EUAFLATOXINS IN DRIED FIGS FROM TURKEYAflatoxins
17,6 +/- 7,8 (limit 6,0) mg/kg - ppm
Border rejection · serious
6 Nov 2026EUincorrect information about ingredientsOtherInformation · serious
4 Nov 2026EUOchratoxin A in organic dried figs from TurkeyOchratoxin A
45,2 +/- 22,6 (limit 8,0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · not serious
4 Nov 2026EUOchratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeOchratoxin A
82 +/- 36 (limit 8,0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
4 Nov 2026EUOCRATOXIN A IN DRIED FIGS FROM TURKEYOchratoxin A
33 +/- 15 (limit 8,0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
4 Nov 2026EUOpiums alkaloids in blue poppy seeds fromTürkiyeOther
145 (limit 20) mg/kg - ppm
Information · potentially serious
3 Nov 2026EUElevati livelli di ocratossina A in fichi secchi dalla Turchia//High Levels of Ochratoxin Ochratoxin A
17,2 ± 1,7 (limit 8) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
3 Nov 2026EUUnauthorised use of the food colouring Yellow Orange S (E 110) and incorrect labelling by ColoursInformation · potential risk
2 Nov 2026EUAflatoxins in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxins
35+/-11 (limit 6,0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
2 Nov 2026EUOchratoxin A and Aflatoxins in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxins
11,2+/-3,4 (limit 6,0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
30 Oct 2026EUAcetamiprid in pears from TürkiyePesticide residues
0,047 (limit 0,070) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · serious
30 Oct 2026EUOchratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeOchratoxin A
1. 51,1 +- 3,3 - 2. non rilevato (limit 0,8) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
30 Oct 2026EUOchratoxin A in Turkish fig pasteOchratoxin A
18±6 (limit 2.0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
30 Oct 2026EUFor further investigations - Beetles found in chickpeasOtherInformation · potential risk
29 Oct 2026EUOchratoxin A in diced dried figs from TürkiyeOchratoxin A
13.8 ± 3.7 μg/kg (limit 8,0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
28 Oct 2026EUochratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeOchratoxin A
43+/-13 (limit 8.0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
27 Oct 2026EUhigh level of ochratoxin A in dried figs originating from TürkiyeOchratoxin A
Comp. 1. 264+- 64,1 - Camp. 2. non rivelato (limit 8) µg/kg
Border rejection · serious
27 Oct 2026EUOcharatoxin A above legal limits in dried figs from TurkiyeOchratoxin A
28 (limit 8) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · potentially serious
27 Oct 2026EUelevato livello di ocratossina a in fichi secchi di origine Turchia/ high level of ochratOchratoxin A
Ochratoxin A Camp. 1.non rivelato Camp.2.Ocratossina 190,1
Border rejection · serious
26 Oct 2026EUVery high levels of ochratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
26 Oct 2026EUelevato livello di ocratossina a in fichi secchi di origine Turchia/ high level of ochratOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
23 Oct 2026EUAflatoxins in dried figsAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
23 Oct 2026EUochratoxin A in dried figs from TurkeyOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
23 Oct 2026EUAflatoxins B1 and Ochratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 Oct 2026EUAflatoxins in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 Oct 2026EUEmamectin benzoate, Thiamethoxam and Tau-Fluvalinate in fresh peppers from TürkiyePesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
21 Oct 2026EUPresence of undeclared sulfites in raisinsUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
20 Oct 2026EUUnauthorised dyes Sudan I and Sudan IV in sumac from TurkeyColoursAlert · serious
20 Oct 2026EUAflatoxins in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
19 Oct 2026EUAflatoxins in dried organic figs from TurkeyAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
19 Oct 2026EUOchratoxin A in dried organic figs from TurkeyOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
16 Oct 2026EUAflatoxin B1 in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
14 Oct 2026EUResidues of plant protection substances in vine leaves in brine from Turkey, via the NetheOtherInformation · potential risk
13 Oct 2026EUForeign object: loose coating in canned jalapeño peppers from TürkiyeForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
13 Oct 2026EUOchratoxin A in black sunflower seeds in shell from TurkeyOchratoxin AInformation · serious
12 Oct 2026EUAcetamiprid аnd Malathion in fresh peppers from TürkiyePesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
12 Oct 2026EUformetanate in fresh peppers from TürkiyeOtherBorder rejection · serious
12 Oct 2026EUChlorpyrifos-methyl in fresh peppers from TürkiyeChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · serious
8 Oct 2026EUAcetamiprid in fresh tomatoes from TürkiyePesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
8 Oct 2026EUOchratoxin A and Aflatoxins in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
8 Oct 2026EUStwierdzenie przekroczenia dopuszczalnej zawartości dwutlenku siarki E220 w morelach suszoSulphitesBorder rejection · potential risk
29 Sep 2026EUAflatoxins in dried figsAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
29 Sep 2026EUAflatoxin B1 in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
29 Sep 2026EUAflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
28 Sep 2026EUOchratoxin A in dried figs from TurkiyeOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
28 Sep 2026EUAcetamiprid and Spirodiclofen in fresh peppers from TürkiyePesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
25 Sep 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin powder from TurkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
25 Sep 2026EUAflatoxins (aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins) in peanuts from TurkeyAflatoxinsInformation · serious
25 Sep 2026EUDifenoconazole in vine leaves in brine from Turkey, via the NetherlandsOtherInformation · potential risk
25 Sep 2026EUFormetanate in fresh peppers from TürkiyeOtherBorder rejection · serious
23 Sep 2026EUOchratoxin A in dried organic apricot cubes from TürkiyeOchratoxin AAlert · potentially serious
23 Sep 2026EUInsufficient documentation for plastic food contact materials from TürkiyeMigration from packagingBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Sep 2026EUFormetanate in fresh peppers from TürkiyeOtherBorder rejection · serious
23 Sep 2026EUOchratoxin A in dried figs paste from TürkiyeOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
23 Sep 2026EUOchratoxin A in dried figs from TürkiyeOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
22 Sep 2026EUSalmonella in hazelnut paste from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
22 Sep 2026EUGlobal migration exceeding the legal limits in plastic plates from Turkey // migración totMigration from packagingBorder rejection · potentially serious