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Hazards · Contaminants and metals

Arsenic in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

Food safety notices for arsenic from six authorities, by country of origin and product.

Notices, 12 months8all years: 80
Top origin, 3 yearsChina
Top product, 3 yearsFood contact materials
Hazard groupContaminants and metals

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesCanadaAustralia
025710NovEU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 3NovEU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 2Australia, Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 1United States, Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 4United States, Aug 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 1Australia, Oct 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 3NovEU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1Nov

Countries of origin, 3 years

CN8IT4US4ES3TR2TH2DE2PT2CA1UO1NL1GB1

Products, 3 years

Food contact materials12Cereals and bakery8Food supplements4Fish4Beverages3Feed and pet food2Fruit and vegetables1

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
30 Sep 2026EUChina, SpainArsénico en complemento alimenticio procedente de España, con materia prima de China//ArseArsenicAlert · serious
17 Jun 2026EUChinaArsenic in red yeast rice extract from ChinaArsenicBorder rejection · potentially serious
10 Jun 2026EUCanada, UOMigration of arsenic from a pan from Canada, via the NetherlandsArsenicAlert · serious
27 May 2026EUItalyArsenic in Ascophyllum Nodosum (Algenmeel) from ItalyArsenicAlert · serious
15 May 2026EUNetherlandsMigration of arsenic in cast iron pan from the NetherlandsArsenicAlert · serious
6 Feb 2026EUTürkiyeArsénico en alimento infantil procedente de Turquía // Arsenic in baby food from TurkeyArsenicInformation · serious
21 Nov 2025EUChinaToo high specific migration of inorganic arsenic from metal pan from ChinaArsenicInformation · potentially serious
20 Nov 2025EUChinaSpecific migration of inorganic arsenic from a cast-iron panArsenicInformation · potentially serious
4 Nov 2025EUItalyarsenic in brown rice from Italy // Arsenico inorganico superiore al tenore massimo ammessArsenicAlert · serious
17 Oct 2025EUUnited Kingdomarsenic in lemon sole filetsArsenicInformation · serious
7 Oct 2025AUNepalRice flour
Radha Rani Export Pvt. Ltd
Arsenic
17 mg/kg
Border rejection
3 Oct 2025AUThailandRice
Uthai Produce Co Ltd
Arsenic
16 mg/kg
Border rejection
3 Oct 2025AUIndiaPoha (flattened rice)
Bhole Nath Foods Ltd
Arsenic
21 mg/kg
Border rejection
11 Jul 2025EUChina, PolandInorganic arsenic in organic algae mix from ChinaArsenicAlert · serious
11 Jun 2025EUUnited StatesZawartość arsenu całkowitego (15,7 ± 3,1 mg/kg) oraz arsenu nieorganicznego (4,827 ± 1,158ArsenicInformation · potential risk
31 Jan 2025EUGermanyArsénico inorgánico por encima de los límites en alimentos infantiles (papilla) procedenteArsenicAlert · serious
10 Dec 2024EUTaiwanAluminium and arsenic in pizza plate from Taiwan via NetherlandArsenicAlert · serious
3 Dec 2024EUItalyarsenico inorganico oltre i limiti in alimento per l'infanzia//Inorganic arsenic above limArsenicInformation · serious
29 Nov 2024EUGermanyExceedance of arsenic in organic strawberry juice, from GermanyArsenicAlert · serious
25 Nov 2024EUIcelandArsenic in fish (Pleuronectes platessa) from IcelandArsenicInformation · serious
3 Oct 2024EUChinaArsenic in frozen cod loin from ChinaArsenicInformation · potentially serious
26 Aug 2024USUnited Statesa.) Great Value 8oz Apple Juice in 6pack; PET plastic bottle b.) Great Value 96oz Apple J
Refresco Beverages US Inc
ArsenicRecall · Class II
16 Aug 2024EUItalyarsenic in riceArsenicInformation · potential risk
15 Aug 2024USUnited StatesGreat Value; 8oz Apple Juice in 6 pack; 100% Juice; packaged in 8 oz. PET plastic bottles;
Refresco Beverages US Inc
ArsenicRecall · Class II
13 Aug 2024EUThailandNiveles de arsénico por encima de los límites establecidos en arroz blanco procedente de TArsenicAlert · potentially serious
6 Aug 2024EUSpainMigration of aluminium and migration of arsenic in ceramic tableware from SpainArsenicAlert · serious
6 Aug 2024EUChinaMigration of arsenic and cobalt in sizzle platter from China, via the NetherlandsArsenicAlert · serious
22 Jul 2024EUGuyanaArsénico inorgánico en arroz descascarillado de Guyana. / Inorganic arsenic in husked riceArsenicInformation · potentially serious
26 Jun 2024EUSurinameexceedance of arsenic in catfish, from SurinameArsenicAlert · serious
21 Jun 2024EUPortugalAluminium and arsenic in ceramic plate from PortugalArsenicAlert · serious
23 May 2024EUTürkiyeAluminium and arsenic in a ceramic dish from TurkeyArsenicInformation · serious
30 Apr 2024EUFranceArsenic, chromium, iron in pan from FranceArsenicAlert · serious
16 Apr 2024USUnited StatesMartinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice From U.S. Grown Fresh Apples 1 Liter (33.8 fl oz.) No
S Martinelli & Company
ArsenicRecall · Class II
21 Mar 2024EUChinaExceeding of arsenic in dicalcium phosphate dihydrate for feedArsenicInformation · potentially serious
6 Feb 2024AUJapanDried seaweed
Daichu Foods Co
Arsenic
74 mg/kg
Border rejection
6 Feb 2024EUSpainaluminium and arsenic in a set of ceramic bowls from SpainArsenicAlert · serious
2 Feb 2024EUPortugalAluminium and arsenic in ceramic plate from PortugalArsenicAlert · serious
27 Oct 2023EUNew ZealandHigh amount of arsenic in green-lipped mussel, from New Zealand.ArsenicInformation · serious
16 Oct 2023EU–Exceedance of the maximum level for arsenic in feed additiveArsenicInformation · potentially serious
13 Oct 2023EUSpainmigration of arsenic, lithium and manganese in earthenware pans from SpainArsenicInformation · serious
25 Aug 2023EUTürkiyeElevated levels of arsenic in mineral water from TurkeyArsenicAlert · serious
19 Apr 2023EUAustriaArsenic in feed material from AustriaArsenicInformation · potential risk
31 Mar 2023EUChinamigration of arsenic, of nickel and of cobalt from pans manufactured in China, dispatched ArsenicAlert · serious
30 Mar 2023EUGeorgiaArsenic in manganese oxideArsenicInformation · potential risk
22 Mar 2023EUChina, CzechiaHigh content of arsenic in E451 sodium tripolyphosphate from ChinaArsenicAlert · serious
17 Mar 2023EUGeorgiaArsenic in manganese oxideArsenicInformation · potential risk
10 Feb 2023EUSpainCobalt, aluminium and arsenic in a ceramic casserole dish with lidArsenicAlert · serious
20 Jan 2023EUIndiaarsenic (5.66 mg/kg - ppm) in complementary feed from IndiaArsenicInformation · not serious
12 May 2022EUChinaToo high content of Arsenic in Tetrapotassium pyrophosphateArsenicInformation · not serious
20 Apr 2022EUTürkiyeArsenic in monocalciumphosphate for feed from TurkeyArsenicInformation · undecided
29 Mar 2022EUGermanyIncreased arsenic content in the supplementary feed for horses from GermanyArsenicInformation · undecided
8 Nov 2021EURussiaarsenic (11.2 mg/kg - ppm) in frozen cod (Gadus Morhua) from RussiaArsenicInformation · undecided
26 Oct 2021AU–Frozen hijiki seaweed
Bfo Global Inc
Arsenic
1.7 mg/kg
Border rejection
8 Oct 2021USUnited StatesParent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal. Stage 1, 4+ months. Fully Cooked. Just add Liquid. Ne
Maple Island Inc .
ArsenicRecall · Class II
13 Sep 2021EUChinaArsenic in equisetum arvenseArsenicInformation · not serious
13 Sep 2021EUPortugalArsenic (inorganic) in rice from PortugalArsenicAlert · serious
9 Aug 2021EUNorwayArsenic in Crustaceans from NorwayArsenicInformation · undecided
22 Jul 2021USUnited StatesHiland 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate No Sugar Added Pasteurized 4 FL OZ (118 mL)
Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC
ArsenicRecall · Class II
8 Jun 2021USUnited StatesBeech-Nut brand Single Grain Rice Baby Cereal; NET WT. 8 OZ (227g); INGREDIENTS: Rice flou
Beechnut Nutrition
ArsenicRecall · Class II
25 May 2021EUItalyArsenic in Crustaceans from ItalyArsenicAlert · undecided