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Hazards · Microbiological

Bacillus cereus in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months12all years: 112
Top origin, 3 yearsChina
Top product, 3 yearsHerbs and spices
Hazard groupMicrobiological

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesCanadaAustralia
01235EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1Australia, Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 1Canada, Apr 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 1Canada, May 2023: 2MayCanada, Jun 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 1Australia, Nov 2023: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 1Australia, Dec 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 2Australia, Mar 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 1EU (RASFF), May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1United States, Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 1Canada, Jul 2026: 1Australia, Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 1Nov

Countries of origin, 3 years

CN8DE3NL3IT3FR3DK3TR2BE2UO2IN2BG2MA1

Products, 3 years

Herbs and spices10Fruit and vegetables7Food supplements4Prepared and snack foods4Nuts and seeds3Confectionery and cocoa2Sauces and seasonings2Cereals and bakery2Honey1Tea, coffee and cocoa1

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
20 Aug 2026EUGermanyBacillus cereus in Protein Pudding from GermanyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
15 Jul 2026AUChinaFermented chilli bean curd
Zhongshan Prb Trading Company
Bacillus cereus
2500, 2300, 17000, 2300, 1100 cfu/g
Border rejection
15 Jul 2026EUMoroccoBacillus cereus in fresh rosemary from Morocco via SpainBacillus cereusInformation · potentially serious
15 Jul 2026CA–Garlic PowderBacillus cereusRecall · Class 2
19 Jun 2026EUChinaBacillus cereus in dried mushrooms from China, via FranceBacillus cereusInformation · potentially serious
11 May 2026EUVietnamBacillus cereus in ground cinnamon from Vietnam, via HungaryBacillus cereusAlert · serious
23 Apr 2026EUTürkiyeBacillus cereus in tomatoes from TürkiyeBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
18 Feb 2026EUIrelandInfant formula products may contain cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereusBacillus cereusAlert · potentially serious
5 Feb 2026EUSouth KoreaBacillus cereus in ready meals from South Korea, via GermanyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
19 Jan 2026EUBelgiumBacillus cereus in dessert cream from BelgiumBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
16 Dec 2025EUNetherlandsBacillus Cereus in infant foodBacillus cereusAlert · potentially serious
19 Nov 2025EUItalyBacillus cereus in lemon verbena from ItalyBacillus cereusInformation · potentially serious
7 Nov 2025EUUODetection of presumptive Bacillus cereus in frozen blueberriesBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
14 Oct 2025EUAustriaBacillus cereus in tofu from AustriaBacillus cereusAlert · serious
7 Oct 2025EUIndiaPresenza di Bacillus Cereus in curcuma in polvere from India via Netherlands // PresenciaBacillus cereusAlert · potentially serious
1 Oct 2025EUChinaBacillus cereus in Beancurd with Chilli from ChinaBacillus cereusAlert · serious
19 Sep 2025EUChinaBacillus cereus in dried mushroomsBacillus cereusAlert · serious
26 Aug 2025EUBelgiumBacillus cereus in pancakes from BelgiumBacillus cereusAlert · serious
25 Aug 2025EUFranceSuspicion of the presence of Bacillus cereus in prepared dishes such as couscous and paellBacillus cereusAlert · potentially serious
11 Aug 2025EUNetherlandsbacillus cereus in mashed potatoesBacillus cereusAlert · serious
18 Jun 2025USUnited StatesLittle Remedies¿ Honey Cough 4 FL OZ (118 mL)
Prestige Brands Holdings
Bacillus cereusRecall · Class II
12 Jun 2025EUTürkiyeBacillus cereus in ground gingerBacillus cereusInformation · potentially serious
13 May 2025EUCambodiaBacillus cereus in rice, from CambodiaBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
29 Apr 2025EUGermanyHigh level of Bacillus cereus in ginger powder from GermanyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
31 Mar 2025AUBrazilAcai with guarana
Hgr Industria E Comercio
Bacillus cereus
1900, 1800, 1600, 2700, 1900 cfu/g
Border rejection
10 Mar 2025EUBulgariaBacillus cereus in Almond Butter from BulgariaBacillus cereusAlert · serious
3 Mar 2025EUGermany, ItalyBacillus cereus in organic radish sprouts from Germany, with raw material from ItalyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
25 Feb 2025EUUOBacillus cereus in chopped basil from GermanyBacillus cereusAlert · potentially serious
19 Feb 2025EUChinaBacillus cereus in dried black mushrooms from China via the Czech RepublicBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
5 Feb 2025EUDenmarkBacillus Cereus in organic tempeh from DenmarkBacillus cereusAlert · serious
27 Jan 2025EUUnited KingdomBacillus cereus in food supplement from UKBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
5 Dec 2024AUChinaFermented bean curd
Guangzhou Jianhuanhang Trading Co. Ltd
Bacillus cereus
2300, 240, 440, 200, 1200 cfu/g
Border rejection
3 Dec 2024EUDenmarkhigh level of Bacillus cereus in TæmpehBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
7 Nov 2024EUFranceBacillus cereus on lemon and ginger infusionBacillus cereusAlert · potential risk
18 Oct 2024EUIndonesiaBacillus cereus in ground cinnamon from SerbiaBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
16 Oct 2024EUCzechiaBacillus cereus in precooked pasta from the Czech RepublicBacillus cereusInformation · serious
7 Oct 2024EUFranceBacillus cereus in instant noodlesBacillus cereusInformation · potentially serious
17 Sep 2024EUIndia, Italysuspicion of a contamination with Bacillus cereus sensu lato in riboflavin-5 phosphate (seBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
22 Jul 2024EUThailandBacillus cereus and MOAH in Lemon Grass powder from ThailandBacillus cereusAlert · serious
11 Jun 2024EUChinaBacillus cereus in chilli sauce, from ChinaBacillus cereusAlert · serious
27 May 2024EUDenmarkBacillus cereus in tempeh from DenmarkBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
21 Feb 2024EUBulgariaBacillus cereus and molds in food supplements from Bulgaria, via GermanyBacillus cereusInformation · potentially serious
4 Jan 2024EUChinaBacillus cereus in dried mushrooms from China, via GermanyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
14 Dec 2023EUNetherlandsBacillus cereus (6.0E5 CFU/g) in Calzini Chicken from the NetherlandsBacillus cereusAlert · serious
10 Nov 2023AUChinaGuanghe salted bean curd cubes in brine (with sesame oil)
Kaiping Guanghe Fermented Bean Curd Ltd
Bacillus cereus
5900, 5900, 13000, 2600, 30000 CFU/g
Border rejection
10 Nov 2023AUChinaGuanghe salted bean curd cubes in brine (mild spicy)
Kaiping Guanghe Fermented Bean Curd Ltd
Bacillus cereus
30000, 30000, 30000, 8800, 30000 CFU/g
Border rejection
8 Nov 2023EUUnited Kingdom, Italy, RomaniaToxin-producing Bacillus cereus in sprouted organic broccoli seeds from Germany, packaged Bacillus cereusAlert · serious
24 Oct 2023EU–Bacillus cereus in Soumbara spicesBacillus cereusInformation · potentially serious
22 Sep 2023EUNetherlandsBacillus cereus in dip sauses from NetherlandsBacillus cereusAlert · serious
28 Aug 2023EUVietnamBacillus cereus in dried wood ear mushrooms from VietnamBacillus cereusInformation · potential risk
31 Jul 2023EUSpainDetection of bacillus cereus on spicesBacillus cereusAlert · serious
28 Jul 2023EUGermanyBacillus cereus in organic substitute product for animal products (cheese) from GermanyBacillus cereusAlert · serious
8 Jun 2023CA–Garlic PowderBacillus cereusRecall · Class 2
19 May 2023CA–Plain Chilli PowderBacillus cereusRecall · Class 2
8 May 2023EUGermanyHigh amount of Bacillus cereus in sprouts from GermanyBacillus cereusInformation · serious
5 May 2023CA–Red Chilli Powder - Extra HotBacillus cereusRecall · Class 2
21 Apr 2023EUAustriaBacillus cereus in prepared dish from AustriaBacillus cereusAlert · potentially serious
17 Apr 2023CA–Hot (Sauce)Bacillus cereusRecall · Class 2
30 Dec 2022AUVietnamSoya bean curd
T&Z Trading Service Production Company
Bacillus cereus
22000, 350, 1500, 1200, 13000 cfu/g
Border rejection
21 Dec 2022EUSlovakiaHigh amount of Bacillus cereus in prepared dish from SlowakiaBacillus cereusInformation · undecided