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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Ukraine: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months106prior 12 months: 87
Border rejections, 12 months33refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsSalmonella93 notices
Reported by1EU (RASFF)

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)
012253750EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 5NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 4EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 12EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 12EU (RASFF), May 2023: 27MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 21EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 14EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 12EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 14EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 7NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 12EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 9EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 17EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 12EU (RASFF), May 2024: 6MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 7EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 9EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 10EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 9EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 10EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 9NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 12EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 5EU (RASFF), May 2025: 6MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 10EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 12EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 10EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 4NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 9EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 8EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 8EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 8EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 7EU (RASFF), May 2026: 8MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 8EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 6EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 19EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 8EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 11EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 2Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Salmonella93Temperature control32Chlorpyrifos22Pesticide residues16Process and environmental contamin14Additives (unauthorised or over li12Documents and labelling11Mould7Unauthorised novel food or GMO7Undeclared allergen7Foreign bodies6Insects and pests4

Products, last 3 years

Poultry meat86Feed and pet food51Fruit and vegetables31Confectionery and cocoa26Cereals and bakery16Eggs15Fats and oils11Nuts and seeds8Dairy7Food supplements7Herbs and spices6Fish6

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
5 Nov 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from UkraineSalmonella
presence (limit absence) /25g
Information · not serious
2 Nov 2026EUpolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in milk thistle oil from Ukraine, via GermanyProcess and environmental contaminants
30,2 (limit 10) µg/kg - ppb
Alert · serious
28 Oct 2026EUPoor temperature control of frozen dairy products from UkraineTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
26 Oct 2026EUprzekroczenie NDP pozostałości pestycydów - karbendazymu i tiofanatu metylowego w malinie Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Oct 2026EUmold on the shells of table eggs from UkraineMouldBorder rejection · potentially serious
23 Oct 2026EUPesticides residue in apples from UkrainePesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
21 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
20 Oct 2026EUstwierdzenie obecności pleśni w mrożonej malinie na grys, kraj pochodzenia Ukraina // deteMouldBorder rejection · not serious
14 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
9 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
9 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillet from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
2 Oct 2026EUNiezgodność pomiędzy informacjami w dokumentach i na etykietach mrożonej czarnej jagody///Documents and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
1 Oct 2026EUSalmonella spp. in frozen chicken thighs from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
30 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillet from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
30 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
18 Sep 2026EUmetal piece in candy from UkraineForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
16 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
16 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillet from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
16 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Infantis w mięsie drobiowym z Ukrainy // Salmonella Infantis in poultry meat frSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
9 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
4 Sep 2026EUProhbited herbs Acorus calamus and Asarum spp. and unauthorized novel food: EleutherococcuUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · potentially serious
28 Aug 2026EUPrzekroczenie najwyższego dopuszczalnego poziomu pozostałości chlormekwatu w paszy // ExcePesticide residuesInformation · not serious
27 Aug 2026EUperchlorates in frozen raspberries from Ukraine //nadchlorany w malinie mrożonej z UkrainyProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · potential risk
24 Aug 2026EUSalmonella spp in pui intreg congelat, origine Ucraina // Salmonella spp in frozen whole cSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
24 Aug 2026EUSalmonella spp detection in chicken breast, origin Ukraine //Detectie Salmonella spp in piSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
24 Aug 2026EUIncorrect certification of frozen blueberries from UkraineOtherBorder rejection · not serious
24 Aug 2026EUBrak orginału świadectwa urzędowego dla jagody czarnej mrożonej z Ukrainy/// There is no oDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
21 Aug 2026EUIncorrect certification of frozen blueberries from UkraineOtherBorder rejection · not serious
21 Aug 2026EUIncorrect certification of frozen blueberries from UkraineOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Aug 2026EUSalmonella infantis in chicken meat from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
17 Aug 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillet from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
17 Aug 2026EUNiedozwolona substancja (chloropiryfos) w soczewicy czerwonej (lens cilinaris) z Ukrainy//ChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potentially serious
13 Aug 2026EUPresence of aloe-emodin in a food supplement from UkraineOtherInformation · potentially serious
13 Aug 2026EUPresence of Salmonella spp in frozen chicken breast fillet from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
12 Aug 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in frozen meat preparation from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
12 Aug 2026EUSalmonella Tamberma in soybean meal from Ukraine, via HungarySalmonellaInformation · potential risk
11 Aug 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillets from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
10 Aug 2026EULead limit exceeded in the feed additive copper sulphate from UkraineLeadInformation · not serious
7 Aug 2026EUPoor temperature control and rupture of the cold chain of chilled chicken breast fillet frTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
5 Aug 2026EUPoor temperature control and rupture of the cold chain of frozen fish from UkraineTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Jul 2026EUUnauthorized novel food Echinacea extract in soft drink from UkraineUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · not serious
16 Jul 2026EUChlorpyrifos in coriander seeds from UkraineChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
14 Jul 2026EUSalmonella I:−:r:1,5 detected (1 out of 5 samples) in frozen broiler chicken thighs.SalmonellaInformation · not serious
10 Jul 2026EUUnauthorised novel food muscimol powder from UkraineUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potentially serious
3 Jul 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
2 Jul 2026EUchlorpiryfos w młócie browarnianym suszonym///chlorpyrifos in dried brewer's grains, countChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
19 Jun 2026EUPoor temperature control and rupture of the cold chain of chocolate product from UkraineTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Jun 2026EUSalmonella spp. w tuszkach drobiowych///Salmonella spp. in poultry carcasses country of orSalmonellaInformation · not serious
19 Jun 2026EUPoor temperature control (up to 8.3 °C) of chilled dairy products from Ukraine/ Poor tempeTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Jun 2026EUPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in food supplement milk thistle oil from UkraineProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
17 Jun 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillet from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
16 Jun 2026EUakryloamid na poziomie 668 ± 152 µg/kg w herbatnikach z Ukrainy // acrylamide at the levelProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
12 Jun 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillets from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
10 Jun 2026EUCold chain breakdown and temperature failure during transportation of frozen fish and frozTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
28 May 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in frozen chicken thigh meat from Ukraine via SwedenSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
21 May 2026EUIncorrect official certificate in frozen blueberries from UkraineDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
21 May 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast fillets from UkraineSalmonellaInformation · not serious
18 May 2026EUPoor temperature control and rupture of the cold chain of frozen chicken from UkraineTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
11 May 2026EUUnauthorised use of Sodium benzoate (E211) and Potassium sorbate (E202) fish roe analoguesAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
11 May 2026EUSalmonella Stanley in instant noodle meal from Ukraine, via PolandSalmonellaAlert · serious