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Hazards · Spoilage and hygiene

Mould in food: alerts, recalls and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months63all years: 518
Top origin, 3 yearsMoldova
Top product, 3 yearsCereals and bakery
Hazard groupSpoilage and hygiene

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustralia
012253750EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 5NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1United States, Dec 2022: 1Australia, Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 8EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 3United States, Mar 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 5EU (RASFF), May 2023: 26United States, May 2023: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 13EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 5United States, Jul 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 4United Kingdom, Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 7United States, Sep 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 9Canada, Oct 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 3United States, Dec 2023: 2Canada, Dec 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 3Canada, Mar 2024: 1Australia, Mar 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 3EU (RASFF), May 2024: 7United States, May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 1United States, Jun 2024: 1Canada, Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 5United States, Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 3United States, Aug 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 2United States, Sep 2024: 1Canada, Sep 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 22United States, Oct 2024: 1Canada, Oct 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 10NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 6EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 3Canada, Mar 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 5EU (RASFF), May 2025: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 6Canada, Jul 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 5United States, Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 7Canada, Oct 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 11NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 5United States, Dec 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 1Canada, Jan 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 6Canada, Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 4Canada, Apr 2026: 2EU (RASFF), May 2026: 4United Kingdom, May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 4Canada, Aug 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 6United States, Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 9EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 2Nov

Countries of origin, 3 years

MD33RU26NL20US11DE11IT10FR10UA7PL7CN7ES5GR4

Products, 3 years

Cereals and bakery34Feed and pet food29Dairy16Fruit and vegetables12Confectionery and cocoa10Nuts and seeds9Beverages8Prepared and snack foods8Food contact materials6Herbs and spices5Food supplements5Meat3

Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
6 Nov 2026EUItalyMouldy chestnuts from ItalyMouldInformation · potentially serious
3 Nov 2026EUItalyBlack spots (presumably moulds) on bread slices from ItalyMouldInformation · potential risk
28 Oct 2026EURussiaMold in beet -pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaMouldBorder rejection · potential risk
27 Oct 2026EURussiaMold in beet pulp pellets with added molasses from RussiaMouldBorder rejection · potential risk
23 Oct 2026EUSerbiaMoldy toast from SerbiaMouldInformation · potential risk
23 Oct 2026EUUkrainemold on the shells of table eggs from UkraineMouldBorder rejection · potentially serious
22 Oct 2026EUFranceMold detected on the surface of bulk fruit jam/preserve containersMouldInformation · potential risk
20 Oct 2026EUUkrainestwierdzenie obecności pleśni w mrożonej malinie na grys, kraj pochodzenia Ukraina // deteMouldBorder rejection · not serious
9 Oct 2026EUMoldovaattempt to illegally import various products of animal origin from MoldovaMouldBorder rejection · not serious
9 Oct 2026EUNetherlandsMolded soy hull pellets from the NetherlandsMouldInformation · potential risk
6 Oct 2026EUPolandPresence of Aspergillus flavus mould in white beans from PolandMouldInformation · potential risk
25 Sep 2026EUChinaMold in gummies from ChinaMouldInformation · potential risk
18 Sep 2026EUItalypresence of mold in an isotonic beverageMouldInformation · potential risk
14 Sep 2026EUIranMolds and changes in the organoleptic properties of dates from IranMouldInformation · potential risk
11 Sep 2026EUNetherlandsVisible spots of mould in cake, from The NetherlandsMouldInformation · potential risk
10 Sep 2026USUnited StatesBlue Bottle Coffee 4oz Sweet Blossom Simple Syrup in a glass boston round bottle with meta
Pink House Alchemy, LLC
MouldRecall · Class II
10 Sep 2026EUGermanyMold in vegetable wraps, from GermanyMouldInformation · potential risk
9 Sep 2026EUGermanymold in alpine bread, from GermanyMouldInformation · potential risk
28 Aug 2026EUSri LankaSuspected mould contamination in whole dried nutmeg from Sir Lanka /Misstänkt mögelförorenMouldInformation · potential risk
26 Aug 2026EUPolandMoisture or potential mould growth in confectionery from PolandMouldInformation · potentially serious
20 Aug 2026EUNetherlandsMold in bake off bread from GermanyMouldInformation · potential risk
17 Aug 2026EUMoldovaAttempt to illegally import various products of animal origin from MoldovaMouldBorder rejection · not serious
12 Aug 2026CA–Croissant productsMouldRecall · Class 3
12 Aug 2026CA–Naturally Flavoured Honey Greek Style Yogurt and Organic Plain Greek Style YogurtMouldRecall · Class 3
5 Aug 2026CA–Organic Flavoured Mineral Spring Water - Peach + Blueberry MouldRecall · Class 3
28 Jul 2026EUPolandobecność pleśni w tortilli pochodzącej z Polski // The presence of mold in a tortilla fromMouldInformation · not serious
13 Jul 2026EUBelarusMoulds in fresh mushrooms (chanterelles) from BelarusMouldBorder rejection · not serious
22 May 2026EUSpainDetection of Paecilomyces Dactylethromorphus (fungus) in vials of glucose drinks from SpaiMouldInformation · potential risk
20 May 2026UK–Organic Baby Fromage Frais mango with apple, banana & oats; Organic Baby Fromage Frais str
Glenisk
MouldRecall
20 May 2026EUIrelandRecall of various Baby Organic Fromage Frais products due to possible mould growth and spoMouldInformation · potential risk
8 May 2026EUUnited KingdomMould growth found on crumpets from UKMouldInformation · not serious
6 May 2026EUMoldovaattempt to illegally import, poor temperature control and absence of labelling on various MouldBorder rejection · not serious
30 Apr 2026EUSouth KoreaMold in various rice cake cups from Korea via the NetherlandsMouldInformation · potential risk
22 Apr 2026EUTürkiyestwierdzenie zapleśnienia w miąższu fig suszonych, pochodzących z Turcji/// detection of mMouldInformation · not serious
22 Apr 2026CA–Gluten-Free Pizza Starter KitMouldRecall · Class 3
15 Apr 2026EUNetherlandsMold found in semi.dried tomatoes from NLMouldInformation · not serious
14 Apr 2026EUGreeceAlterazione di yogurt colato bianco intero per presenza di muffe/ Significant growth of moMouldInformation · potential risk
13 Apr 2026CA–Mala Spicy Flavoured Beef Jerky and Pork JerkyMouldRecall · Class 3
26 Mar 2026EUMoldovaAttempt of illegal import and poor temperature control of products of animal origin from MMouldBorder rejection · potentially serious
25 Mar 2026EUSpainMold on whole grain tortillas from SpainMouldInformation · potential risk
24 Mar 2026EUMoldovaattempt to illegally import, poor temperature control of various products of animal originMouldBorder rejection · not serious
20 Mar 2026EUMoldovaattempt to illegally import, poor temperature control and absence of labelling on various MouldBorder rejection · not serious
20 Mar 2026EUDenmarkMold in sponge cake with filling from PolandMouldInformation · potential risk
9 Mar 2026CA–Cheddar and Chive Artisan SconesMouldRecall · Class 3
6 Mar 2026EUGermanyMold contamination in drinking coconuts from GermanyMouldInformation · potentially serious
11 Feb 2026EUGermanyobecność pleśni w wysokobiałkowym deserze pochodzacym z Niemiec/// the presence of mold inMouldInformation · potentially serious
6 Feb 2026EUMoldovapoor temperature control and illegal import of and absence of labelling on various productMouldBorder rejection · not serious
27 Jan 2026EUGreeceHigh content of volatile organic compounds in silicone baking mould from China, via DenmarMouldInformation · potential risk
19 Jan 2026CA–Bavarian Custard FillingMouldRecall · Class 3
24 Dec 2025EUItalyMolds in gluten-free breadMouldInformation · potential risk
19 Dec 2025EUMoldovaIllegal import and lack of traceability for various products including meat, meat productsMouldInformation · not serious
18 Dec 2025EUNorth MacedoniaIncreased content of aerobic mesophilic bacteria and molds in the dextrosis from Republic MouldBorder rejection · not serious
16 Dec 2025USUnited StatesQunol, Extra Strength Turmeric Capsule, 1000mg ,HDPE bottle with cap, BIO7771 120 count bo
QUTEN RESEARCH INSTITIUTE LLC
MouldRecall · Class II
9 Dec 2025EUMoldovaattempt to illegally import of various products of animal origin from the Republic of MoldMouldBorder rejection · not serious
8 Dec 2025EUMoldovaattempt to illegally import, poor temperature control and absence of labelling on various MouldBorder rejection · serious
28 Nov 2025EUSpainMold in cacao powder from SpainMouldInformation · not serious
28 Nov 2025EUHong KongMethomylin white fungusMouldAlert · serious
25 Nov 2025EUMoldovaStreptomycin in honey from MoldovaMouldInformation · not serious
24 Nov 2025EURussiaMold in sugar beet pulp pellets with added molassesMouldBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Nov 2025EUUkraineZapleśnienia w ciastkach pochodzących z Ukrainy/// Mold growth in cookies from UkraineMouldInformation · not serious