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Products · 12 Nov 2026

Prepared and snack foods: food safety alerts and border rejections

Notices, 12 months145all years: 1,071
Top hazard, 3 yearsUndeclared allergen
Top origin, 3 yearsNetherlands

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustralia
012253750EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 7NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 6United States, Dec 2022: 1Canada, Dec 2022: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 5United States, Jan 2023: 2Canada, Jan 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 8United States, Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 8Australia, Mar 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 11Australia, Apr 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 9Australia, May 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 8EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 7United States, Jul 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 8Australia, Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 8Australia, Sep 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 13Australia, Oct 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 5Australia, Nov 2023: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 8United States, Dec 2023: 3Australia, Dec 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 9United States, Jan 2024: 1Australia, Jan 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 17Australia, Feb 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 17United States, Mar 2024: 1Australia, Mar 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 18Australia, Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 18United States, May 2024: 2United Kingdom, May 2024: 1Canada, May 2024: 1Australia, May 2024: 7MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 9United Kingdom, Jun 2024: 1Australia, Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 12Australia, Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 10Australia, Aug 2024: 6EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 11Australia, Sep 2024: 6EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 15Australia, Oct 2024: 7EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 6United States, Nov 2024: 1Australia, Nov 2024: 5NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 10United States, Dec 2024: 2Australia, Dec 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 6Australia, Jan 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 9United States, Feb 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 13United Kingdom, Mar 2025: 1Australia, Mar 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 11United States, Apr 2025: 1Australia, Apr 2025: 2EU (RASFF), May 2025: 9United States, May 2025: 2United Kingdom, May 2025: 1Australia, May 2025: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 13United States, Jun 2025: 1Australia, Jun 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 10United States, Jul 2025: 1Australia, Jul 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 14Australia, Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 12Australia, Sep 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 12Australia, Oct 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 6Canada, Nov 2025: 1Australia, Nov 2025: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 4United States, Dec 2025: 1United Kingdom, Dec 2025: 1Australia, Dec 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 8United States, Jan 2026: 1Australia, Jan 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 6United States, Feb 2026: 2United Kingdom, Feb 2026: 1Australia, Feb 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 9Australia, Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 17United States, Apr 2026: 1Canada, Apr 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 9United States, May 2026: 2Australia, May 2026: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 10EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 14Australia, Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 7United States, Aug 2026: 2Canada, Aug 2026: 2Australia, Aug 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 7Canada, Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 13United Kingdom, Oct 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 8Nov

Hazards, 3 years

Undeclared allergen112Plant and marine toxins83Foreign bodies61Process and environmental contamin49Listeria monocytogenes36Salmonella21Documents and labelling17Prohibited animal proteins17Additives (unauthorised or over li16Colours11Mould8Unauthorised novel food or GMO4

Countries of origin, 3 years

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Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUDenmarkListeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meal served on board aircraftListeria monocytogenes
Positive
Information · serious
9 Nov 2026EUFranceIncorrectly labeled trays containing undeclared mollusks and wheatUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
6 Nov 2026EUXIUndeclared egg and milk in mispacked Southern Fried Chicken SlidersUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
4 Nov 2026EULithuaniaAbsence of allergen labelling in the greek language in saucy noodlesUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
3 Nov 2026EUTürkiyeUnauthorised use of the food colouring Yellow Orange S (E 110) and incorrect labelling by ColoursInformation · potential risk
3 Nov 2026EUIndia3-Monochloro-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) and glycidyl fatty acid esters in tapioca chips fromProcess and environmental contaminants
10'520 + 1'580 µg/kg - ppb
Information · potentially serious
3 Nov 2026EUEcuadorGlycidyl fatty acid esters in manioc chips from EcuadorProcess and environmental contaminants
7609 + 1141 (limit 1000) µg/kg - ppb
Information · potential risk
2 Nov 2026EUChinaPresenza di sostanze allergenizzanti non riportate in etichettaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
30 Oct 2026UK–Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box
PepsiCo
Undeclared allergenAllergy alert
30 Oct 2026UK–Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box
PepsiCo
Undeclared allergenAllergy alert
30 Oct 2026EUUnited StatesBorder rejection of savory snacks containing unauthorised food colour E110ColoursBorder rejection · not serious
29 Oct 2026EUJapanGlycidol in rice crackers from JapanProcess and environmental contaminants
504 +/- 126 µg/kg - ppb
Information · potentially serious
24 Oct 2026EUNetherlandsVegan pokebowl contains egg from the NetherlandsOtherAlert · serious
23 Oct 2026EUChinaHigh levels of glycidol and 3-monochloro-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) in krupuk (prawn crackerProcess and environmental contaminants
3303 (limit 1000) µg/kg - ppb
Information · potentially serious
23 Oct 2026EUPeruIllegal import of composites product with milk eggs and E171 dioxide titatiun from PerùDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
23 Oct 2026EUItalyPresenza di Listeria monocytogenes in veal with tuna sauce (Vitello tonnato)Listeria monocytogenes
presente (limit 0) /25g
Alert · serious
19 Oct 2026EUSlovakiaHigh levels of spoilage microorganisms in pastaDocuments and labelling
130000000 CFU/g
Information · potentially serious
14 Oct 2026EUSwitzerlandIncorrect best before date in prepared dish produced in SwitzerlandOtherInformation · potential risk
14 Oct 2026EUItalyErrore etichetta in tramezzini prosciutto cotto 150 gOtherInformation · serious
13 Oct 2026EUSlovakiaForeign body (metal piece) in corn snack from SlovakiaForeign bodiesAlert · serious
6 Oct 2026EUSpainUndeclared milk in chorizo/fuet snack from SpainUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
6 Oct 2026EUNetherlandsListeria monocytogenes in prepared air meals from the NetherlandsListeria monocytogenes
detected (limit not present)
Information · serious
2 Oct 2026EUNorwayPossible presence of hard plastic fragment in frozen pizza from NorwayForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
17 Sep 2026EUKosovonon-declared presence of milk allergen in snack from KosovoUndeclared allergen
7,6 (limit 0) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · serious
17 Sep 2026CA–SandwichesListeria monocytogenesRecall · Class 1
16 Sep 2026EUFranceListeria in sandwichListeria monocytogenes
Detected (limit NON DETECTED) /25g
Information · potentially serious
11 Sep 2026EUSpainCorpo estraneo in scatola di insalata californiana/Foreign body in a box of California-stForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
10 Sep 2026EUGermanyMold in vegetable wraps, from GermanyMouldInformation · potential risk
8 Sep 2026EUBelgiumMOAH in potato products from BelgiumProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
3 Sep 2026EUPolandAllergens on muesli bars not labelled in EnglishUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
2 Sep 2026EUPolandobecności genu ntnh kodującego neurotoksyny botulinowe w próbce zielonego sosu bazyliowegoClostridium botulinum
wykryto obecność genu ntnh kodującego neurotoksyny botulinow
Alert · serious
31 Aug 2026EUTürkiyeUndeclared allergen in chipsUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
28 Aug 2026EUPhilippinesMOAH in honey-dipped banana chips, from the PhilippinesProcess and environmental contaminants
4.4 (limit >4% ≤50% fat content is 1 mg/kg) mg/kg - ppm
Information · serious
28 Aug 2026AUSri LankaCassava chips
Laksara Production Pvt Ltd
Plant and marine toxinsBorder rejection
25 Aug 2026EULatviaOchratoxin A detected in raw material used for oat chips productionOchratoxin AInformation · potential risk
24 Aug 2026USUnited StatesFritura Rueda Papa / Potato Wheel Snack; packed in a clear plastic 1lb, 5lb, 33lb unit siz
El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc.
Undeclared allergenRecall · Class I
21 Aug 2026EUMoroccoDetection of E224 in anchovy banderillas from Morocco /// Detección de E224 en banderillOtherInformation · not serious
21 Aug 2026CA–Veggie Chips (Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower) Undeclared allergenRecall · Class 1
21 Aug 2026AUIndonesiaCassava chips
Cv. Arira Pangindo
Plant and marine toxins
52 mg/kg, 45 mg/kg.
Border rejection
17 Aug 2026EUFranceOrganoleptic alteration of onion cream flavoured snacks due to possible oxidation of fryinOtherInformation · potential risk
13 Aug 2026CA–Guacamoles, pico de gallos, salsas, and prepared foodsSalmonellaRecall · Class 2
11 Aug 2026EUFranceLabelling error on organic plates for babies and the presence of an undeclared milk allergUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
7 Aug 2026AUIndiaTapioca chips
M/S. Pazhangadi Oil Industries
Plant and marine toxins
110 mg/kg
Border rejection
5 Aug 2026USUnited StatesHEB-PICO-MEDIUM-12/14oz PICO DE GALLO-MEDIUM-6/14oz PICO DE GALLO-MEDIUM-6/9oz PICO-DE-GAL
NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce LLc
SalmonellaRecall · Class I
3 Aug 2026EUNetherlandsListeria in a rice tuna (triangle) snack, from the NetherlandsListeria monocytogenes
present (limit not present) /25g
Alert · serious
31 Jul 2026EUFranceForeign object: plastic in ready made omelette, from FranceForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
30 Jul 2026EUBelgium, PolandNorovirus in frozen smoothie mix from BelgiumNorovirus
Detected (limit Absence) /25g
Alert · serious
30 Jul 2026EUGermanySalmonella spp. in fruit chips from GermanySalmonella
nachgewiesen///detected /125g
Alert · potentially serious
23 Jul 2026EUGermanyListeria monocytogenes in prepared thai dishListeria monocytogenes
detected (limit 0) /25g
Information · potentially serious
20 Jul 2026EUItalyListeria Monocytogenes in Tramezzino al kebab di pollo e tacchino con maionese senza uova,Listeria monocytogenes
< 10 CFU/g
Alert · serious
17 Jul 2026AUIndiaTapioca chips
A1 Chips And Exports India Pvt. Ltd.
Plant and marine toxins
460 mg/kg,
Border rejection
15 Jul 2026EUFrancePresence of Listeria monocytogenes in a batch of dairy-based snack ballsListeria monocytogenes
detected
Alert · serious
10 Jul 2026EUSwedenBlue plastic in kebab from SwedenForeign bodiesInformation · not serious
10 Jul 2026EUGreeceSalmonella spp. in tahini used for the production of hummusSalmonellaAlert · serious
10 Jul 2026EUUOPrecautionary withdrawal from the market of canned ready meals due to supplier requestOtherInformation · potential risk
9 Jul 2026EUVietnamUndeclared allergen (egg) in shrimp ravioli from VietnamUndeclared allergenBorder rejection · serious
8 Jul 2026EUIran3-MCPD and glycidyl fatty acid esters in corn snack from the Islamic Republic of IranProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
8 Jul 2026EUSouth KoreaGlycidyl esters in instant noodlesProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · potentially serious
8 Jul 2026EUSouth KoreaGlycidyl esters in instant noodlesProcess and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · potentially serious
7 Jul 2026EUFranceUnlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergen (soybean) in chickpea penneUndeclared allergenInformation · serious