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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Vietnam: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months102prior 12 months: 97
Border rejections, 12 months52refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsPesticide residues91 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
05101520EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 3Australia, Nov 2022: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 4Australia, Dec 2022: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 4Australia, Jan 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 4Australia, Feb 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 8Australia, Mar 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 4Australia, Apr 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 4Australia, May 2023: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 7Australia, Jun 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 9Australia, Jul 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 4Australia, Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 6Australia, Sep 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 7Australia, Oct 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 5Australia, Nov 2023: 6NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 9EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 7Australia, Jan 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 14Australia, Feb 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 9EU (RASFF), May 2024: 10Australia, May 2024: 5MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 14Australia, Jun 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 17Australia, Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 4Australia, Aug 2024: 8EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 11EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 10Australia, Oct 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 4Australia, Nov 2024: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 13Australia, Dec 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 8Australia, Jan 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 7EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 5Australia, Mar 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 3Australia, Apr 2025: 3EU (RASFF), May 2025: 3Australia, May 2025: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 2Australia, Jun 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 7Australia, Jul 2025: 7EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 7Australia, Aug 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 5Australia, Sep 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 5Australia, Nov 2025: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 6Australia, Dec 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 3Australia, Jan 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 6Australia, Feb 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 6Australia, Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 8Australia, Apr 2026: 4EU (RASFF), May 2026: 6Australia, May 2026: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 6Australia, Jun 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 7Australia, Jul 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 5Australia, Aug 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 10EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 8EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 4Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Pesticide residues91Veterinary drug residues46Additives (unauthorised or over li38Unauthorised novel food or GMO14Undeclared allergen14Salmonella13Lead7Foreign bodies6Vibrio5Mercury5Chlorpyrifos5Aflatoxins5

Products, last 3 years

Fruit and vegetables102Fish58Herbs and spices48Crustaceans35Meat16Molluscs13Cereals and bakery12Tea, coffee and cocoa8Nuts and seeds8Beverages7Confectionery and cocoa6Sauces and seasonings6

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
9 Nov 2026EUExceeded pesticide levels in Brown RicePesticide residues
0,080 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Information · potential risk
5 Nov 2026EU: Unauthorised substance crystal violet in frozen fillets of fish from VietnamVeterinary drug residues
0,5 (limit 0) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · serious
4 Nov 2026EUUnauthorised additive carbonate/sodium carbonate in frozen pangasius fillets from VietnamAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)
Carbonat 584,4 mg/kg +/- 175,3 mg/kg; Natriumcarbonat 1032,6
Border rejection · not serious
4 Nov 2026EU3-Amino-2-oxazolidinone and ofloxacin in frog legs from Vietnam, via the NetherlandsVeterinary drug residues
4,25 (limit /) µg/kg - ppb
Information · potential risk
30 Oct 2026EUforeign fragments (plastic?) in frozen shrimp ball from VietnamForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
20 Oct 2026EUUnauthorised substance (leucomalachit green) in frozen african catfish fillet from VietnamAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · serious
19 Oct 2026EUUnauthorized treatment with ionizing radiation of frozen Pangasius fillets from VietnamAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
19 Oct 2026EUUnauthorized treatment with ionizing radiation of frozen Pangasius fillets from Vietnam.Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
12 Oct 2026EUDetection of Vibrio vulnificus in a batch of shrimp from VietnamVibrioInformation · serious
12 Oct 2026EUUnauthorized treatment with ionizing radiation of frozen Pangasius fillets from Vietnam.Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
12 Oct 2026EUUnauthorized treatment with ionizing radiation of frozen Pangasius fillets from Vietnam.Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
5 Oct 2026EUMOAH in preserved anchovy from VietnamProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · serious
25 Sep 2026EUUnauthorized treatment with ionizing radiation of frozen Pangasius fillets from VietnamAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
23 Sep 2026EUPesticide residues in Longan from VietnamPesticide residuesInformation · not serious
22 Sep 2026EUIrradiated frozen panga fillets from Vietnam // Filetes de panga congelados de VietnamOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
18 Sep 2026EUNitrite (14 mg/kg) in frozen tuna from VietnamAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
18 Sep 2026EUIrradiated frozen panga fillets from Vietnam // Filetes de panga congelados irradiados de OtherBorder rejection · not serious
11 Sep 2026EUNitrite (11 mg/kg) in frozen tuna from VietnamAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
11 Sep 2026EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient in soft drink from Vietnam, via the NetherlandsUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
9 Sep 2026EUIrradiated panga fillets from Vietnam // filetes de panga irradiados de VietnamOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
8 Sep 2026EUPesticide residues in tea from Vietnam, via the Czech RepublicPesticide residuesAlert · serious
8 Sep 2026EUPRZEKROCZENIE POZOSTAŁOŚCI PESTYCYDÓW W HERBACIE MATCHA // finding that the MRLs for pestiPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
24 Aug 2026EUUnauthorised pesticides in lychee fruit from Vietnam.Pesticide residuesInformation · serious
19 Aug 2026EUNitrite in tuna from VietnamAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
14 Aug 2026EUMercury in cinnamon spicesMercuryAlert · serious
10 Aug 2026EUUnauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in ground black pepper from India, via SpainChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
6 Aug 2026AUCooked prawn meat
Camau Seafood Processing and Service Joint-Stock C
Veterinary drug residues
0.002 mg/kg, 0.005 mg/kg
Border rejection
5 Aug 2026EUUnauthorized treatment with ionizing radiation of frozen Pangasius fillets from VietnamAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
29 Jul 2026EUVibrio cholerae in Fillet Pangasius from VIETNAMVibrioInformation · potential risk
22 Jul 2026EUto high E452 (polyphosphates) in Shrimps from VietnamOtherInformation · not serious
9 Jul 2026EUUndeclared allergen (egg) in shrimp ravioli from VietnamUndeclared allergenBorder rejection · serious
7 Jul 2026AUFrozen chilli
Lucky Shing
Other
0.06 mg/kg
Border rejection
6 Jul 2026AUFrozen cooked scampi
Hui Feng Seafood Import Export
Veterinary drug residues
0.002mg/kg
Border rejection
6 Jul 2026EUunauthorized colours in green tea from VietnamColoursInformation · not serious
6 Jul 2026EUVarious pesticides in rambutanPesticide residuesInformation · serious
2 Jul 2026EUPesticide residues in sushi rice from VietnamPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
2 Jul 2026EUAOZ and florfenicol in frozen frog legs from Vietnam, via the NetherlandsOtherAlert · serious
30 Jun 2026EUSalmonella spp in cosce di rana congelate dal Vietnam // Salmonella spp. in frozen frog leSalmonellaInformation · not serious
26 Jun 2026EUExceed maximum levels of pesticides residues: thiamethoxam 0,17 ± 0,09 and cypermethrin (Pesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
18 Jun 2026EUPesticide Residues in Fresh Lychees from VietnamPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
16 Jun 2026AUFrozen Cooked Prawn Cutlet
Phu Hung Seafood Import And Export Company Limited
Veterinary drug residues
0.073 mg/kg
Border rejection
12 Jun 2026EUSalmonella in Parsley from VietnamSalmonellaInformation · serious
11 Jun 2026AUFrozen cooked scampi shrimp
Nam Phuong Services Investment Company Limited
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
0.001 mg/kg
Border rejection
11 Jun 2026EUPesticide surpassing MRL in black pepper from Vietnam via HungaryPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
8 Jun 2026EUPresence of sulphites not stated on the label, FruitsSulphitesInformation · serious
28 May 2026EUEgg allergen not declared on the label in ravioli from VietnamUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
27 May 2026EUPesticide residues in cucumbers from VietnamPesticide residuesBorder rejection · no risk
25 May 2026AUFrozen cooked scampi shrimp
Van Vinh Seafood Company Limited
Veterinary drug residues
0.003 mg/kg
Border rejection
25 May 2026AUFresh dragon fruit
Freshfruit Farm Co Ltd
Other
0.26 mg/kg,
Border rejection
11 May 2026EUUnauthorised pesticide fenobucarb in peppercorns from Bosnia and Herzegovina via SloveniaPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
11 May 2026EUBacillus cereus in ground cinnamon from Vietnam, via HungaryBacillus cereusAlert · serious
11 May 2026EUUnauthorised novel food frozen snail meat of the genus Pomacea (or Pila) from Vietnam, viaUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
8 May 2026EUDragon Fruit Vietnam Pesticide ResiduPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
30 Apr 2026EUSalmonella spp in Roasted Natural Almond Paste from Vietnam via SingaporeSalmonellaAlert · serious
29 Apr 2026AUMango (fresh)
The Garden Viet Nam Joint Stock Company
Other
1.19 mg/kg
Border rejection
23 Apr 2026EUAflatoxins in peanuts from Vietnam, via the NetherlandsAflatoxinsAlert · serious
21 Apr 2026EUThunnus albacares treated with carbon monoxide from Vietnam via the NetherlandsOtherInformation · potential risk
16 Apr 2026AURoasted peanut
Ceaf Co Ltd
Aflatoxins
0.4 mg/kg
Border rejection
15 Apr 2026EUPesticide residues in green tea from VietnamPesticide residuesInformation · not serious
13 Apr 2026EUConsignment of frozen gyoza with shrimp passed BCP without veterinary checks.Veterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious