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Türkiye · 12 Nov 2026

Nuts and seeds from Türkiye: food safety notices

Notices, all years303since 24 Jun 2019
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Hazards

Aflatoxins175Salmonella55Plant and marine toxins15Ochratoxin A9Undeclared allergen9Documents and labelling7Foreign bodies3Pesticide residues3Composition (nutrients and actives3Process and environmental contamin2Cadmium1Chlorpyrifos1

Producers named

Kahvecioglu Gida (Turkey) 1BAKGORLER GIDA TUR.TEKS.KONF.SAN.VE TIC. 1Max Q UK Limited 1Kozmopolitan Gida San Tic A.S. 1SAFE SPICE GIDA STERILIZASYON VE DIS TIC 1

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

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUaflatoxins in pistachios from turkey TürkiyeAflatoxins
36,1+/-15.9 (limit 8,0) mg/kg - ppm
Border rejection · serious
6 Nov 2026EUincorrect information about ingredientsOtherInformation · serious
4 Nov 2026EUOpiums alkaloids in blue poppy seeds fromTürkiyePlant and marine toxins
145 (limit 20) mg/kg - ppm
Information · potentially serious
30 Oct 2026EUFor further investigations - Beetles found in chickpeasOtherInformation · potential risk
13 Oct 2026EUOchratoxin A in black sunflower seeds in shell from TurkeyOchratoxin A
8,92 ± 2,68 (limit 5,0 ) µg/kg - ppb
Information · serious
25 Sep 2026EUAflatoxins (aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins) in peanuts from TurkeyAflatoxinsInformation · serious
22 Sep 2026EUSalmonella in hazelnut paste from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
27 Aug 2026EUSalmonella spp. in hazelnut paste from Turkey via BulgariaSalmonella
positiv in 375 g g/kg
Alert · serious
7 Jul 2026EUStones found in chickpeasForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
22 Jun 2026EUSalmonella spp. in organic blue poppy seeds from TürkiyeSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
15 Jun 2026EUOchratoxin A in sunflower seeds from TurkeyOchratoxin AInformation · serious
28 Apr 2026EUTenuazonic acid in Hazelnut spread from Türkiye via BulgariaOtherInformation · potential risk
23 Apr 2026EUAflatoxins in roasted and salted pistachios from TurkeyAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
22 Apr 2026EUSalmonella spp. in pistachio cream from TürkiyeSalmonellaAlert · serious
15 Apr 2026EUSalmonella spp. in nut nougat spread from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
3 Apr 2026EUAbsence of health certificate(s) in apricot kernels from TürkiyeDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
23 Mar 2026EUAflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchio sgusciato Origine/Provenienza Turchia/AflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
19 Mar 2026EUSalmonella spp. in hulled sesame seeds from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
6 Mar 2026AURoasted pistachio
Kahvecioglu Gida (Turkey)
Aflatoxins
0.069 mg/kg
Border rejection
10 Feb 2026EUAflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchio con guscio Origine/Provenienza TurchiaAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
2 Feb 2026EUAflatoxins in sunflower seeds from TurkeyAflatoxinsInformation · serious
29 Jan 2026EUAflatoxinas en avellanas procedente de Turquía // Aflatoxins in hazelnuts from TurkeyAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
27 Jan 2026EUToo much aflatoxins (aflatoxin B1 and aflatoxins in total) in hazelnut from Turkiye.AflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
23 Dec 2025EUAflatoxins (B1) in shelled hazelnutsAflatoxinsInformation · serious
16 Dec 2025EUOchratoxin A in sunflower seeds from TurkeyOchratoxin AInformation · serious
9 Dec 2025EUExceeding the maximum level for opium alkaloids in poppy seeds from TurkeyPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potentially serious
1 Dec 2025EUOchratoxin A in sunflower seeds from TurkeyOchratoxin AInformation · serious
27 Nov 2025EUSalmonella spp in raw hazelnuts from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
21 Nov 2025EUAcetamiprid in Raisins from TürkiyePesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
24 Oct 2025EUPesticide Haloxyfop in sesame seeds from Austria, with raw material via Germany unknown orPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
17 Oct 2025EUToo high levels of aflatoxin in hazelnuts from TurkeyAflatoxinsInformation · serious
1 Oct 2025EUAflatoxin in pistachio kernel from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
30 Sep 2025EUAflatoxins in roasted in shell salted pistachio from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
23 Sep 2025EUAflatoxins in roasted pistachio from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
15 Sep 2025EUUndeclared allergens (almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios) in peanut butter from TurkeyUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
12 Sep 2025EUAflatoxins in roasted pistachio from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
12 Sep 2025EUUndeclared/incorrectly labeled allergen (almond) in pistachio cream from TurkeyUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
29 Aug 2025EUAflatoxin in inshell pistachio roasted from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 Aug 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachios from TurkeyAflatoxinsAlert · serious
20 Aug 2025EUArachidi Ricoperte origine Turchia con livelli di Aflatossine B1 sopra i limiti/Chili CoatAflatoxinsAlert · serious
14 Aug 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachios in shell from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
8 Aug 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernel from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
6 Aug 2025EUpresenza di aflatossina B1 e SOMMA DI AFLATOSSINE IN PISTACCHI SGUSCIATI DALLA TURCHIA/ pAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
28 Jul 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachios from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 Jul 2025EUUndeclared allergen (milk protein) in pistachio cream from TurkeyUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
8 Jul 2025EUAflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from TurkeyAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
8 Jul 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
4 Jul 2025EUSuspiciune aflatoxina in fistic granulat din Turcia/// Aflatoxins in granulated pistachiosAflatoxinsInformation · serious
23 Jun 2025EUSalmonella spp in sesame seeds from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
20 Jun 2025EUHazelnut creme - labeling deficienciesDocuments and labellingAlert · potentially serious
18 Jun 2025EUStwierdzenie rozszczelnienia jednej z beczek zawierających pastę z orzechów laskowych, pocOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
17 Jun 2025EUAflatoxin in antep pistachio kernel fromTürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
13 Jun 2025EUAflatoxin in granulated pistachio kernels from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
10 Jun 2025EUSalmonella spp. in tahini from TürkiyeSalmonellaInformation · serious
6 Jun 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachio from TurkeyAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
3 Jun 2025EUAflatoxin B1 and total in Hazelnuts, rawAflatoxinsInformation · potentially serious
3 Jun 2025EU* Tenuazonic acid (TEA) and Alternariol (AOH) in hazelnuts from TürkiyeOtherBorder rejection · serious
2 Jun 2025EUAflatoxins in organic pistachio kernels from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
29 May 2025EUSalmonella spp in sesame seeds from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
28 May 2025EUAflatoxin in pistachio kernels from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
23 May 2025EUTenuazonic acid (TEA) in hazelnuts from TürkiyeOtherInformation · potential risk
23 May 2025EUTenuazonic Acid in hazelnuts from TurkeyOtherInformation · potential risk
22 May 2025EUViolation of import regulations for the import of hulled organic sesame seeds from TurkeyOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
9 May 2025EUBorder rejection of sesame seeds and pistachios due to failure to provide documentation (hDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
6 May 2025EUOchratoxin A in sunflower seeds from TürkiyeOchratoxin AInformation · serious
5 May 2025EUSalmonella spp in sesame seeds from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
5 May 2025EUSalmonella spp in sesame seeds from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
22 Apr 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachios from Turkey, via the NetherlandsAflatoxinsAlert · serious
15 Apr 2025EUAflatoxins above permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye/Aflatossine oltre i lAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
10 Apr 2025EUaflatoxins in pistachios from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
8 Apr 2025EUaflatoxin in pistachio kernels from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
28 Mar 2025EUAflatoxins in dessert from Turkey, via the NetherlandsAflatoxinsAlert · serious
14 Mar 2025EUAllergens nuts and sesame seeds in poppy seed pasteUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
14 Mar 2025EUUndeclared allergens sesame and peanut in poppy seed paste from TurkeyUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
11 Mar 2025EUPresence of Aflatoxins above permitted limits in organic Pistachio Kernel from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
11 Mar 2025EUPresenza di Aflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchi sgusciati da Turchia/ PresAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
28 Feb 2025EUTenuazonic acid (TEA) in hazelnuts from TürkiyeOtherInformation · potential risk
27 Feb 2025EUUndeclared/mislabeled allergen (peanut, sesame) in poppy seed paste from Türkiye, via GermUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
26 Feb 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachios from TurkeyAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
25 Feb 2025EUSalmonella spp in sesame seeds from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious