Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)

Greece Reports March 2026 Pesticide-Residue Monitoring Results For Plant-Based Foods

In May 2026 Greece reported that 97.7% of 311 plant-based food samples tested for pesticide residues in March 2026 complied with EU maximum residue limits, with seven non-compliant cases identified. These results confirm generally high compliance but highlight targeted enforcement against specific products and banned active substances, reinforcing the need for continued monitoring and supply-chain controls rather than signalling any immediate change in legal requirements.

13 May 2026, 09:36minagric.grGreece

EU Commission Outlines Enforcement Measures on Brazilian Beef Imports After Oestradiol Detection

In May 2026 the European Commission confirmed that a 2025 RASFF alert on Brazilian beef led to the delisting of a non-compliant farm, suspension of its certification body, and plans to sharply increase audits of meat imports over the next two years. These measures signal stricter enforcement of EU residue and certification controls on beef from Brazil and other Mercosur countries, raising supply-chain risk for exporters and EU importers relying on Brazilian slaughterhouses and certifiers.

12 May 2026, 15:10europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Describes RASFF Actions on Oestradiol in Brazilian Beef (E-000726/2026)

In May 2026 the European Commission explained how a November 2025 RASFF notification over oestradiol‑17β residues in Brazilian beef led to EU import consignments being blocked and withdrawn and to Brazilian farms being suspended from exporting female bovine meat to the EU. This episode signals strict enforcement of existing EU hormone-residue and official-control rules, meaning importers and Brazilian meat exporters should expect tight scrutiny, rapid market withdrawals, and ongoing audits where non-compliance is detected.

12 May 2026, 15:10europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

France Notifies Serious RASFF Alert Over Metallic Object in Yogurt (2026.3978)

On 06 May 2026, France filed a serious RASFF alert over metallic foreign objects found in certain "YOGURT vanilla peas" yogurt units distributed to other EU Member States. This cross-border recall and public warning highlight the need for robust foreign-body controls and traceable product identification in dairy supply chains to avoid rapid, reputationally damaging interventions.

9 May 2026, 13:36webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionFranceBelgiumLuxembourg

Belgian AFSCA Reports 378 Food Product Recalls and Warnings in 2025

Belgium’s food safety authority AFSCA reports that Belgian food businesses carried out 279 recalls and 99 public warnings in 2025, with chemical risks the leading cause of action. This underscores sustained regulatory scrutiny of chemical contaminants in the Belgian food supply and signals that recalls and RASFF notifications will remain key compliance and reputation drivers for food and beverage operators.

9 May 2026, 13:21favv-afsca.beBelgium

European Ombudsman Presents 2025 Annual Report to Parliament Petitions Committee and Launches Inquiry Into EU Food and Feed Rapid Alert System

In May 2026 the European Ombudsman used her presentation of the 2025 annual report to the Parliament’s Petitions Committee to announce a new own-initiative inquiry into the EU rapid alert arrangements for food and feed. Although no immediate legal changes follow, the review of how quickly and reliably food safety alerts are verified and shared could prompt future recommendations affecting RASFF procedures and expectations on competent authorities and operators.

8 May 2026, 18:51ombudsman.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Outlines Import Controls on Turkish Agricultural Exports Under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793

The European Commission has clarified, in response to a Parliamentary question, that Turkish agricultural exports already face reinforced EU official controls under Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and 2019/1793, including Annex II requirements for Turkish authorities to certify and laboratory‑test each listed consignment and a programme of risk‑based audits. It also highlights a late‑2025 decision to increase import‑control audits and staff training, signalling sustained enforcement pressure and higher documentation and compliance expectations for exporters in Türkiye and their EU import partners.

30 Apr 2026, 10:40europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionTürkiye

Germany Issues RASFF Notification on Sildenafil in Chocolate from Turkey (2026.3603)

Germany has reported a serious food safety incident after official controls found high levels of the unauthorised erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil in chocolate imported from Turkey, triggering an EU RASFF notification. The chocolate has been detained and a public warning issued in Germany, signalling ongoing risks of pharmaceutical adulteration in confectionery supply chains and the need for tighter supplier oversight and testing.

30 Apr 2026, 06:38webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionGermanyTürkiye

Denmark Issues RASFF Alert on Chlorpyrifos and Multiple Pesticides in Cumin from India

In April 2026 Denmark raised a RASFF alert after official controls found chlorpyrifos and several other pesticides at potentially serious, above-limit levels in cumin powder from India routed via the Netherlands. This incident signals elevated residue-risk in imported ground spices, prompting EU food operators—especially those sourcing via the Netherlands and Germany—to verify whether affected lots entered their supply chains and to reinforce multi-residue monitoring and supplier controls.

29 Apr 2026, 18:04webgate.ec.europa.euDenmarkNetherlandsGermanyBelgiumEstoniaFinlandFranceIcelandIrelandMaltaPolandSpainIndia

Czech State Veterinary Administration Bans 44 Infant Formulas Over Cereulide Contamination

The Czech State Veterinary Administration has imposed an immediately effective nationwide ban on 44 specified infant formula products after confirming contamination with the highly thermostable cereulide toxin and receiving additional EU RASFF alerts. Food and retail operators must urgently identify and remove all listed batches, organise safe disposal or return to manufacturers, and review supplier controls to avoid significant fines and future infant-nutrition safety failures.

28 Apr 2026, 18:25sbirkapp.gov.czCzechia

EU RASFF Serious Alert for Excess Ergot Alkaloids in Wheat Flour (2026.3448)

France has issued a serious RASFF food-safety alert over all-purpose wheat flour contaminated with ergot alkaloids above the 100 µg/kg maximum level, distributed across several EU countries and the Cayman Islands. Food and beverage companies using wheat flour from these supply chains should verify whether they received affected batches, support withdrawal and recall actions, and review controls on ergot alkaloids in cereals and bakery ingredients.

28 Apr 2026, 17:55webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionFranceBelgiumCayman IslandsItalyLuxembourgMaltaSpainSwitzerland

EU RASFF Alert 2026.3410: Listeria Monocytogenes in Enoki Mushrooms From China via Netherlands

Germany has issued a serious RASFF alert after detecting high levels of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh enoki mushrooms from China distributed via the Netherlands, triggering sales bans and public warnings in several EU countries. Food and retail operators sourcing enoki mushrooms from this supply chain face immediate recall, traceability, and supplier-risk implications and should confirm whether their products are implicated and reinforce pathogen controls.

28 Apr 2026, 11:46webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionGermanyNetherlandsLuxembourgChina

EU RASFF: France Withdraws Protein Wraps With Unauthorised GMO Flax

In April 2026, France notified the EU food safety system that protein wraps contained unauthorised genetically modified flax, triggering a cross-border RASFF information notification and follow-up across several member states. The resulting withdrawals and public warning highlight the need for food manufacturers and retailers to verify GMO authorisations in their supply chains and prepare rapid recall and communication plans for similar alerts.

23 Apr 2026, 15:19webgate.ec.europa.euFranceBelgiumLuxembourgNetherlands

Italy Recalls Chinese Silver Cake Tray For Food-Contact Migration — RASFF Notification 2026.3324

Italy has recalled a silver rectangular cake tray set produced in China after official controls found it unfit for use as a food contact material due to migration concerns, leading to RASFF notification 2026.3324 in April 2026. This enforcement case underlines the ongoing quality risk from imported low-cost food-contact articles and the need for manufacturers and retailers to maintain strong supplier approval, testing, and traceability controls for similar products.

23 Apr 2026, 14:11webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionItalyChina

EU RASFF: France Recalls Hass Avocados Over Excess Cadmium (2026.3318)

France has notified the EU food safety system of potentially serious cadmium contamination in Hass avocados from Peru, leading to a consumer recall and market withdrawal in April 2026. Food and retail operators sourcing avocados into the EU should reassess heavy-metal testing and supplier controls for similar products, as this incident signals close regulatory scrutiny of fruit contaminants.

23 Apr 2026, 14:11webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionFrancePeru

EU RASFF Flags Unauthorized Import of Canned Meat Stew From Iran via Germany

In April 2026 the EU’s food safety authorities flagged an unauthorized import of canned meat stew from Iran via Germany, leading to a recall in Germany and product destruction in Sweden, and classified the case as potentially serious due to non-compliance with import controls. This reinforces that importers of meat-containing foods must strictly comply with EU veterinary and safety entry rules, as breaches can trigger cross-border recalls, destruction orders, and follow-up investigations even when no specific contaminant has yet been identified.

22 Apr 2026, 21:02webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionGermanySwedenBelgiumFinland

European Ombudsman Invites ENO Parallel Inquiries into RASFF Effectiveness

In April 2026 the European Ombudsman wrote to the European Network of Ombudsmen inviting parallel national inquiries into how authorities use the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed as part of a case on the system’s effectiveness. If ENO members participate, their findings could increase scrutiny of RASFF’s speed, consistency and transparency and inform future changes to Commission practice and EU food safety rules.

22 Apr 2026, 12:31ombudsman.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Issues RASFF Alert for MOAH in Green Peas From Philippines

In April 2026, the Netherlands issued an EU RASFF alert after mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) were detected in green peas originating from the Philippines. This signals a food-contamination incident that EU-facing food and beverage supply chains using green peas or pea ingredients should track closely for potential recalls and follow-up regulatory action.

22 Apr 2026, 08:44bezpecnostpotravin.czEuropean UnionNetherlandsPhilippines

RASFF Alert: Primary Aromatic Amines Above Limit in Spaghetti Spoon From Germany (Poland Notification)

Poland has raised an EU RASFF alert after detecting primary aromatic amines above the permitted limit in a spaghetti serving spoon originating from Germany in April 2026. This signals heightened enforcement attention on food-contact utensils, so suppliers should confirm that migration testing, documentation, and quality controls for similar products placed on EU markets remain robust.

22 Apr 2026, 08:44bezpecnostpotravin.czEuropean UnionPolandGermany

Germany Notifies RASFF Alert for Avermectin B1 in Paprika from Morocco via Spain

On 8 April 2026, Germany reported an EU RASFF alert for avermectin B1 residues in paprika originating from Morocco and routed via Spain. This single-incident enforcement signal reinforces scrutiny of pesticide residues in paprika supply chains, so importers and brands using Moroccan or Spanish paprika should review supplier controls and residue-testing programmes.

22 Apr 2026, 08:44bezpecnostpotravin.czEuropean UnionGermanyMoroccoSpain