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Hazards · Labelling and documents

Documents and labelling in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months173all years: 1,384
Top origin, 3 yearsUnited States
Top product, 3 yearsNuts and seeds
Hazard groupLabelling and documents

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustralia
012253750EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 7United States, Nov 2022: 6NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 10United States, Dec 2022: 4EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 6United States, Jan 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 6United States, Feb 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 3United States, Mar 2023: 6EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 2United States, Apr 2023: 3Australia, Apr 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 7United States, May 2023: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 17United States, Jun 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 8United States, Jul 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 8United States, Aug 2023: 3Canada, Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 23United States, Sep 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 12Canada, Oct 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 22Canada, Nov 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 10United States, Dec 2023: 3Canada, Dec 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 10United States, Jan 2024: 6Canada, Jan 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 20United States, Feb 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 10United States, Mar 2024: 7EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 15United States, Apr 2024: 4United Kingdom, Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 9United States, May 2024: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 11United States, Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 6United States, Jul 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 6United States, Aug 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 8United States, Sep 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 10United States, Oct 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 7United States, Nov 2024: 2Canada, Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 13EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 5United States, Jan 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 7United States, Feb 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 8United States, Mar 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 8United States, Apr 2025: 1EU (RASFF), May 2025: 7United States, May 2025: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 23United States, Jun 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 19United States, Jul 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 18United States, Aug 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 7United States, Sep 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 10EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 13United States, Nov 2025: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 6United States, Dec 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 15United States, Jan 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 7United States, Feb 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 13United States, Mar 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 16United States, Apr 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 15United States, May 2026: 5MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 18Canada, Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 10United States, Jul 2026: 3Canada, Jul 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 14United States, Aug 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 9United States, Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 10EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 3Nov

Countries of origin, 3 years

US91IN56CN43BE26NG25NL19IT14ES14RU12TR12TH11UA11

Products, 3 years

Nuts and seeds63Food supplements49Herbs and spices45Fruit and vegetables44Cereals and bakery40Dairy23Confectionery and cocoa21Prepared and snack foods19Meat19Feed and pet food18Fish17Tea, coffee and cocoa15

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUChinaFCM products from China without import documentationDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
10 Nov 2026EUChinaFood Tongs from China without analytical resultsDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
6 Nov 2026EUGermanyExcessive caffeine content in food supplement from GermanyDocuments and labelling
439 ± 21 mg/dosage
Alert · serious
30 Oct 2026EUBelgiumSugar free soda bottles labeled as soda (with sugar) from BelgiumDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
27 Oct 2026EUMoldova, RomaniaIllegal import of various products of animal originDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · serious
23 Oct 2026EUPeruIllegal import of composites product with milk eggs and E171 dioxide titatiun from PerùDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
21 Oct 2026EUPeruPastry products incorrectly labelled from PeruDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
20 Oct 2026EUThailandIllegal import of goods of animal origin from ThailandDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potentially serious
17 Oct 2026EUPeruillegal import of milk, eggs, bovine and poultry meat in composite products from PerùDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
15 Oct 2026EUIndiaIncorrect official certificate(s) and Absence of analytical protocol(s) for Cardamoms wholDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
8 Oct 2026EUBelgiumIncorrect use-by date on the label of vegetables wok from BelgiumDocuments and labellingAlert · potentially serious
2 Oct 2026EUUkraineNiezgodność pomiędzy informacjami w dokumentach i na etykietach mrożonej czarnej jagody///Documents and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
1 Oct 2026EUEgyptgroundnuts from Egypte destination Norway - no official certificates presentedDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
29 Sep 2026EUItalyPresenza di proteine del latte non dichiarate in etichetta //Milk proteins not declared onDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
28 Sep 2026EUBelgiumLabeling Error (wrong use-by-date) on Chicken Tikka Massala Product from BelgiumDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
24 Sep 2026USUnited StatesEvexias Health Solutions Amino Ultra, 90-capsules, dietary supplement in white plastic bot
EVEXIAS HEALTH SOLUTION
Documents and labellingRecall · Class II
22 Sep 2026EUThailandIllegal import of goods of animal origin from ThailandDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potentially serious
18 Sep 2026EUChinaShipment of green tea from Serbia without accompanying documentationDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
15 Sep 2026EUChinaIncomplite documentation for rice consgnment fro ChinaDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
11 Sep 2026EUChinaLabel / Documents mismatchDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
11 Sep 2026EUUnited Statesconsignment of dairy product was imported in the EU (and later exported to Russia) withoutDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
9 Sep 2026EUUnited Arab EmiratesComposite products-Chocolates- from United Arab Emirates without private attestationDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
4 Sep 2026EUBrazilMissing certificate model COL in composite product from BrasilDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
31 Aug 2026EU–illegal import for various products containing meat and fishDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
28 Aug 2026EUIndiaComposite products (potato chips) from INDIA without Private AtestationDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
28 Aug 2026EUEcuadorLabel/Document mismatch- Penaeus vannamei- EcuadorDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
28 Aug 2026EUUnited StatesLabel/ and sanitary certificate mismatch in squid from USADocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
24 Aug 2026EUUkraineBrak orginału świadectwa urzędowego dla jagody czarnej mrożonej z Ukrainy/// There is no oDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
24 Aug 2026EUChinaConsignment of various food items from China imported into the EU with possibly fraudulentDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
21 Aug 2026EUNetherlandsCarpet shells without mandatory documentation, from the NetherlandsDocuments and labellingInformation · potentially serious
19 Aug 2026EURussiaUnfavorable documentary check on pet food from RussiaDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Aug 2026EUBelgiumconsignment of dairy products imported as fat powder coconut in the United Kingdom and theDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
18 Aug 2026EUItalyThe label on the packaging is incorrect (FR only) on cheese from ItalyDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
13 Aug 2026EUUnited StatesUnapproved and unlabeled treatment with ionizing radiation of food supplements from UnitedDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
11 Aug 2026USUnited StatesByron White FORMULAS A-FNG Herbal Supplement 1.0 fl. oz./30 mL May Contain Nuts (Juglans
Byron White Formulas, Inc.
Documents and labellingRecall · Class II
10 Aug 2026USUnited StatesClear glass bottle with black screw lid with multi label which reads in part as "***AFRICA
Africando Foods LLC
Documents and labellingRecall · Class II
7 Aug 2026EUItalyIncomplete labeling and unclear information on packages of "Organic Bitter Apricot KernelsDocuments and labellingAlert · potentially serious
6 Aug 2026EUIndiaBorder rejection of sesame seeds from India due to missing official health certificateDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
4 Aug 2026USUnited StatesSura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base. Retail package net w
H & U Inc. dba Sun Noodle
Documents and labellingRecall · Class I
3 Aug 2026EUChinaConsignment of chicken meat product was imported from China without an official control atDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
30 Jul 2026EUBelgiumincorrect use-by date on the label of smoked salmon form BelgiumDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
28 Jul 2026EUTürkiyeAbsence of original certificate for Vine Leaves Stuffed with rice from TurkiyeDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
24 Jul 2026USUnited StatesElegant Foods Carrot Cake, 9". 14 Servings. Keep Refrigerated/Frozen. 537 Atlas Ave., M
Elegant Foods, LLC
Documents and labellingRecall · Class II
24 Jul 2026EUKazakhstanBuckwheat groats from Kazakhstan without labeling, traceability is not possible.Documents and labellingInformation · not serious
24 Jul 2026CA–Energy drinksDocuments and labellingRecall · Class 2
23 Jul 2026USUnited StatesVodka Tomato Sauce, NET WT. 24 oz / 680g, glass jar packed 12 jars in a carton.
SHEANDRO LLC
Documents and labellingRecall · Class II
23 Jul 2026EUSerbiaEgg white protein unlabelled in instant noodles from SerbiaDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
23 Jul 2026EUThailandAttempt of illegal importation of goods of animal origin from ThailandDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potentially serious
23 Jul 2026EUBelarusUnlabelled salt from BelarusDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
23 Jul 2026CA–Energy drinksDocuments and labellingRecall · Class 2
14 Jul 2026EUChinaBorder Rejection of Cooking Wine from China due to Unsatisfactory Health CertificateDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
9 Jul 2026EUUzbekistanNon compliant labelling of tabel saltDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
6 Jul 2026EUFranceDLC issue on cheese labellingDocuments and labellingAlert · potentially serious
1 Jul 2026USUnited StatesMellish Island Super Skin; Dietary Supplement; 60 Capsules, 2 per day; Distributed by Mel
Mellish Island Corp
Documents and labellingRecall · Class II
1 Jul 2026EUIndiaAbsence of Official certificate and Sampling and analytical protocol for food supplements Documents and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
30 Jun 2026EUChinaIncorrect official certificate for xanthan gum from ChinaDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
26 Jun 2026EUNetherlandsMandatory warning missing on label of Healthy Fit Cookies & Cream Flavour Meal Shake whichDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
26 Jun 2026EUGermanyHigh caffeine intake due to incorrect labelling of food supplement from GermanyDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
24 Jun 2026CA–“Boisson énergisante gazeuse”Documents and labellingRecall · Class 2
22 Jun 2026EUItalyPresence of phosphates and polyphosphates not declared on the label and above legal limit Documents and labellingInformation · not serious