Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)

Netherlands Issues RASFF Alert for Tebufenpyrad in Ginger Extract From Italy

On 8 May 2026, the Netherlands reported a RASFF alert for the pesticide tebufenpyrad detected in ginger extract originating from Italy, as captured in an official weekly EU food safety overview. This incident signals active enforcement on pesticide residues in spice-derived ingredients and highlights potential supply chain and compliance risks for ginger-based products in the EU.

25 May 2026, 18:22bezpecnostpotravin.czEuropean UnionNetherlandsItaly

France Recalls Metro Chef Peeled Yellow Onions for Listeria Monocytogenes (RASFF 2026.4499)

In May 2026 France notified the EU’s RASFF system and launched a consumer recall and market withdrawal of Metro Chef peeled yellow onions after serious Listeria monocytogenes contamination was detected. Food and retail operators in France, Belgium and Switzerland should verify whether they handled the affected batches, tighten traceability for similar ready-to-use produce, and review hygiene controls to prevent comparable cross-border incidents.

25 May 2026, 17:14webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionFranceBelgiumSwitzerland

Czech SZPI Warns Consumers Over Salmonella In Imported Ground Pork

In May 2026, the Czech food authority warned that Salmonella Kapemba was found in an imported batch of ground pork sold in an Albert supermarket, triggering an EU rapid food safety notification. This isolated enforcement case highlights hygiene and oversight risks in cross-border meat supply chains and reinforces the need for robust retailer and supplier controls on microbiological contamination.

25 May 2026, 17:08szpi.gov.czCzechiaPoland

Germany Recalls Organic Spelt Waffles Over Ochratoxin A Contamination

Germany’s food safety authorities issued an EU RASFF alert and consumer recall in May 2026 after serious Ochratoxin A contamination was detected in organic spelt waffles originating from Czechia. This incident underscores mycotoxin risks in cereal-based products and may prompt food businesses to reinforce supplier oversight, contaminant testing, and recall readiness across EU supply chains.

23 May 2026, 11:19webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionGermanyCzechia

Hungary (Nébih) Recalls Dénes Natura Lucerna Sprouting Seeds, 200 g, For Microbiological Non-Compliance

On 21 May 2026, Hungary’s food safety authority Nébih ordered an authority-enforced recall of Dénes Natura “Lucerna csíráztatásra, 200 g” alfalfa sprouting seeds due to microbiological non-compliance affecting four batches. This recall requires retailers and distributors to withdraw the specified lots and should prompt food businesses to review supplier controls and hygiene measures for sprouting seeds given the elevated microbiological risk.

23 May 2026, 11:19portal.nebih.gov.huHungary

Romania Recalls Pistachio Products Over Excess Ochratoxin A

Romania issued a serious RASFF alert and consumer recall for pistachio granules and pistachio powder after Ochratoxin A levels far exceeded the maximum legal limit on 20 May 2026. Food safety and quality teams should verify any exposure to these lots or suppliers, strengthen mycotoxin testing controls for nut products, and ensure recall and communication procedures align with RASFF follow-up expectations.

23 May 2026, 11:16webgate.ec.europa.euRomaniaItalyUnited States

Carbofuran Detected in Limes From Brazil Via Netherlands – RASFF Alert Notified by Belgium

Belgium has raised an EU RASFF alert after detecting the unauthorised pesticide carbofuran in limes from Brazil routed via the Netherlands in early May 2026. This signals a serious food safety non-compliance in the citrus supply chain and may prompt enhanced checks on similar imports, even though specific withdrawal or recall measures are not detailed in the public weekly summary.

22 May 2026, 12:14bezpecnostpotravin.czEuropean UnionBelgiumNetherlandsBrazil

Netherlands Notifies RASFF Of Monocrotophos In Prickly Pears From Mexico

On 08 May 2026, the Netherlands notified an EU RASFF alert after detecting the pesticide monocrotophos in prickly pear fruit imported from Mexico. This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of pesticide residues in imported produce and should prompt importers and retailers using similar fruit supply chains to reassess supplier controls and residue testing.

22 May 2026, 12:13bezpecnostpotravin.czEuropean UnionNetherlandsMexico

Belgium Issues RASFF Alert on Salmonella in Eggs (Notification 2026.4346)

Belgium has issued an EU RASFF alert on serious Salmonella-related food poisoning linked to eggs, following a national recall of Laerco BV eggs stamped 2-BE-1073-01 to -04 with best-before dates between 8 May and 5 June 2026. Food and retail operators in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands must quickly verify whether they handled these egg codes and date ranges and, if so, ensure products are withdrawn and traceability actions are completed in line with recall instructions.

20 May 2026, 19:56webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionBelgiumFranceLuxembourgNetherlands

Commission Answer: Contamination of Infant Formula and Reinforced Controls on Arachidonic Acid Oil (E-000600/2026)

Following a December 2025 cereulide contamination incident in Nestlé infant formula, the European Commission has confirmed wide-ranging recalls and introduced reinforced import controls on arachidonic acid oil from China under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/459, in force since late February 2026. Importers and infant formula manufacturers using this oil now face systematic batch testing and documentation at EU borders, signalling tighter oversight of high-risk baby-food ingredients and more coordinated, RASFF-driven responses to future safety incidents.

20 May 2026, 10:04eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU RASFF: Italy Reports Botulism Cases Linked to Olive and Almond Cream (2026.4285)

Italy has notified the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of two human botulism cases linked to domestic consumption of an olive and almond cream product in May 2026. This indicates a serious food safety incident that may prompt increased attention to similar ready-to-eat spreads and highlights the importance of robust controls in small-scale or home-use products.

20 May 2026, 07:06webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionItaly

EU RASFF Alert: Fenthion MRL Exceedance in Kiwi From South Africa

In May 2026 the Netherlands notified the EU food safety rapid alert system of serious exceedances of the fenthion pesticide residue limit in kiwi imports from South Africa, following company self-checks. Resulting withdrawals, detentions and public warnings in the Netherlands and Finland highlight strict enforcement of pesticide MRL compliance in fresh produce supply chains and potential disruption for exporters and EU importers.

20 May 2026, 07:06webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionNetherlandsFinlandLatviaSlovakiaUnited KingdomSouth Africa

EU RASFF Alert on Undeclared Mustard and Egg in Dressing

EU authorities have issued a serious-risk RASFF alert after the Netherlands reported undeclared mustard and egg allergens in a dressing product on 13 May 2026. Food manufacturers and importers of dressings and similar condiments should review allergen labelling and quality controls to avoid comparable withdrawals, public warnings, and cross-border notifications.

15 May 2026, 14:43webgate.ec.europa.euNetherlandsBelgiumGermany

Slovenia Recalls Black Plastic Brabantia Ladle Over Primary Aromatic Amines Migration

Slovenia’s Health Inspectorate has ordered the recall of a black plastic Brabantia ladle sold by LES-MMS d.o.o. in Lesnina stores after tests, triggered by an EU RASFF notification, found excessive migration of primary aromatic amines into food. This reinforces regulatory scrutiny of chemical safety in plastic food-contact utensils and signals that manufacturers and retailers must ensure robust material compliance controls and traceability for kitchenware placed on the EU market.

15 May 2026, 13:35gov.siSloveniaEuropean Union

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