Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)

Greece Ministry Of Rural Development Reports Pesticide Residue Exceedances In Plant-Based Foods — February 2026

Greece's February 2026 pesticide residue monitoring report identifies multiple MRL exceedances in imported and domestic produce, leading to border rejections and market enforcement. Continued detection of banned substances like chlorpyrifos underscores the need for rigorous supply chain auditing and supplier compliance verification for high-risk origins.

9 Apr 2026, 09:54minagric.grGreeceEuropean Union

European Commission Draft Regulation Sets Furan and Methylfuran Limits in Infant and Baby Foods Under Regulation (EU) 2023/915

The European Commission has proposed new maximum limits for furan and methylfurans in infant and baby foods, targeting a January 2028 application date. Manufacturers must evaluate production processes and supply chain controls now to mitigate the risk of non-compliance with these strict new contaminant thresholds.

4 Apr 2026, 10:58data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Czech SZPI Issues Consumer Warning And Suspends Nutrilon PRO Futura Infant Formula Batch Over Cereulide Toxin

Czech authorities suspended sales of a specific infant formula batch in March 2026 after detecting cereulide toxin levels exceeding safety thresholds. This enforcement action underscores heightened scrutiny of sensitive product categories and signals potential cross-border supply chain disruption via the EU Rapid Alert System (RASFF).

28 Mar 2026, 20:37szpi.gov.czCzechiaNetherlands

Germany Issues Consumer Warning for 'Epimedyumlu Bitkisel Karisimli Macun' Containing Sildenafil

German authorities have issued a nationwide consumer warning for a herbal food paste found to contain the undeclared prescription drug sildenafil. This enforcement action underscores the heightened scrutiny on botanical supplements and the significant legal and reputational risks of adulteration with pharmaceutical ingredients.

28 Mar 2026, 20:34lebensmittelwarnung.deGermany

Netherlands Issues RASFF Information Notification on Anthraquinone in Herb Tea From Syria

EU member states have withdrawn Syrian herb tea from the market after detecting anthraquinone residues exceeding legal limits in March 2026. This enforcement underscores the high risk of cross-border supply chain disruption and the need for stringent contaminant testing for imported botanical products.

27 Mar 2026, 18:17webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionNetherlandsSyriaAustriaBelgiumBulgariaFranceGermanyGreeceLuxembourg

Austria Recalls Brownies From Czechia Over High Delta-9-THC and Unauthorised CBD (RASFF 2026.2498)

Austria has issued a serious risk notification and consumer recall for brownies containing excessive Delta-9-THC and unauthorized CBD. This enforcement action underscores the strict EU-wide scrutiny of cannabinoid-infused food products and the ongoing classification of CBD as an unauthorized novel food ingredient.

27 Mar 2026, 11:57webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionAustriaCzechia

Czech Republic: Bohemia Organics Withdraws Three Babybio Infant Formula Batches Following New EU Cereulide Limit

Czechia has enforced the withdrawal of infant formula batches following a more than 50% reduction in the EU cereulide reference level effective February 2026. This highlights the risk of immediate market disruption when updated EFSA scientific opinions trigger rapid enforcement actions for sensitive product categories.

26 Mar 2026, 19:29szpi.gov.czCzechia

Czech Republic SZPI Recalls Happy Mimi 1 Infant Formula Batch Over Cereulide Contamination

The Czech State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) has ordered an immediate recall of a specific infant formula batch following the detection of cereulide toxin levels exceeding EFSA safety thresholds. This enforcement action, part of a targeted surveillance campaign, highlights heightened regulatory scrutiny on microbial toxins in sensitive product categories and underscores the risk of cross-border supply chain liability under the EU General Food Law.

26 Mar 2026, 19:26szpi.gov.czCzechia

Slovenia: Food Safety Authority Recalls Green Tea (Zeleni Čaj TUŠ 34 g) Due to Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids

Slovenian authorities have recalled a specific brand of green tea due to pyrrolizidine alkaloid levels exceeding legal safety limits. This enforcement action highlights the critical need for rigorous supply chain testing of botanical ingredients to mitigate contamination risks and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

26 Mar 2026, 11:49gov.siSlovenia

EU RASFF Validates Notification on Probably Unauthorised Senna Leaves in Herbal Tea From Thailand via the Netherlands

EU authorities have validated a RASFF notification triggering widespread recalls and market bans for herbal tea containing unauthorized senna-based ingredients. This enforcement action underscores the strict regulatory scrutiny on novel food ingredients and botanical extracts, necessitating rigorous supply chain verification for imported food products.

26 Mar 2026, 11:46webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionAustriaBelgiumCyprusCzechiaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyHungaryIcelandIrelandItalyLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsNorwayPortugalSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandThailand

Denmark Food Authority Recalls Nestlé Infant Formula Over Cereulide Toxin Risk

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has extended a recall for Nestlé infant formula products following the detection of cereulide toxin and the accidental re-distribution of previously recalled batches. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in reverse logistics and supply chain control for high-risk consumer goods, necessitating immediate verification of inventory management and disposal protocols.

26 Mar 2026, 11:36foedevarestyrelsen.dkDenmark

Norway Recalls Swedish Vitamin D Food Supplement Over High Vitamin D Levels

Norway has issued a consumer recall for a Swedish food supplement following a RASFF alert regarding excessive Vitamin D levels. This enforcement action underscores the heightening scrutiny of nutrient fortification limits and the immediate operational risks of cross-border product withdrawals for non-compliant formulations.

25 Mar 2026, 21:41webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionNorwaySweden

EU RASFF Alert on Metal Pieces in Dunnes Stores Tortilla Wraps (Netherlands/Ireland)

EU RASFF has issued a serious risk alert for metal contamination in tortilla wraps originating from the Netherlands and distributed in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This enforcement action highlights the critical need for robust foreign-body detection protocols and supplier quality oversight within cross-border food supply chains.

25 Mar 2026, 21:41webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionNetherlandsIrelandUnited Kingdom

EU RASFF: France Reports Serious Formetanate Residue in Strawberries From Spain

France has issued a serious risk notification via RASFF for strawberries from Spain containing formetanate residues five times the legal limit. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for robust pesticide residue monitoring and supply chain verification to prevent costly market withdrawals and consumer recalls.

25 Mar 2026, 21:41webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionFranceSpain

Ireland Recalls Melatonin Food Supplement From China Over Prescription-Only Status (RASFF 2026.2404)

Ireland has initiated a market withdrawal and consumer recall of high-dose melatonin supplements from China due to their classification as prescription-only medicines. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for manufacturers to align product formulations with jurisdiction-specific pharmaceutical thresholds to avoid costly market removals and brand damage.

25 Mar 2026, 21:40webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionIrelandChina

Austria Issues Serious RASFF Alert on THC and CBD in Brownies From Netherlands Via Czechia

Austria has issued a serious RASFF alert for brownies containing high levels of THC and unauthorized CBD, triggering a consumer-level recall. This enforcement action highlights the strict regulatory stance on cannabinoids in conventional foods, where they are treated as unauthorized substances or novel food ingredients.

25 Mar 2026, 21:38webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionNetherlandsCzechiaAustria

Chlorpyrifos and Other Unauthorised Pesticides in Fenugreek Leaves from India, via Germany (RASFF 2026.1996)

EU authorities issued a serious risk alert and consumer recall for fenugreek leaves from India due to unauthorized and excessive pesticide residues, including chlorpyrifos. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for rigorous supply chain testing and MRL compliance for imported herbs and spices to avoid market withdrawals.

14 Mar 2026, 08:31webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionIndiaAustriaGermanyBelgiumCzechiaDenmarkFranceItalyLatviaLuxembourgNetherlandsPolandSlovakiaSwedenUnited Kingdom

EU RASFF Reports Unauthorised Oxamyl in Freeze-Dried Strawberries From China and Egypt

The EU RASFF has flagged unauthorized oxamyl residues in freeze-dried strawberries from China and Egypt, triggering recalls and withdrawals across multiple Member States. This enforcement action highlights heightened scrutiny on pesticide compliance in imported processed foods, necessitating stricter supply chain verification and residue testing protocols.

13 Mar 2026, 08:41webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionChinaEgyptSwitzerlandAustriaBelgiumFinlandFranceGermanyItalyNetherlandsPolandSpainSweden

Slovenia Recalls Sweets Containing Unauthorised Novel Food Ingredient Cannabidiol (CBD) (RASFF 2026.1977)

Slovenia has recalled CBD-infused confectionery originating from the Netherlands, citing the use of cannabidiol as an unauthorized novel food under EU regulations. This enforcement action reinforces the strict EU-wide prohibition on CBD in food products and highlights the ongoing risk of market withdrawal for cross-border e-commerce operators.

12 Mar 2026, 13:39webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionNetherlandsSlovenia

Slovenia: Dried Pitted Plums Withdrawn Over Excess Sorbic Acid

Slovenian authorities ordered a market withdrawal of dried fruit in March 2026 due to sorbic acid levels exceeding legal food additive limits. This enforcement action demonstrates that technical non-compliance with composition standards can trigger mandatory recalls even when products are deemed safe for consumption.

12 Mar 2026, 13:36gov.siSlovenia