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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Afghanistan: safety alerts and border rejections

Every food safety notice we track for products from Afghanistan: EU RASFF alerts and border rejections, and the import refusals and recalls published by Japan, Australia, the US, the UK and Canada.

Notices, 12 months15prior 12 months: 17
Border rejections, 12 months4refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsUndeclared allergen12 notices
Reported by1EU (RASFF)

Notices per month

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Hazards, last 3 years

Undeclared allergen12Sulphites6Ochratoxin A4Plant and marine toxins3Colours3Documents and labelling3Chlorpyrifos3Aflatoxins2Additives (unauthorised or over li2Process and environmental contamin1Pesticide residues1Salmonella1

Products, last 3 years

Fruit and vegetables28Prepared and snack foods5Nuts and seeds4Cereals and bakery3Beverages3Food contact materials3Confectionery and cocoa1Herbs and spices1

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
4 Sep 2026EUUndeclared colouring agent tartrazine (E 102) in snack product from AfghanistanUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
27 Aug 2026EUApricot kernels exceeding threshold of Hydrogen CyanidePlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
2 Jul 2026EUExcessive levels of Ochratoxin A in raisins from AfghanistanOchratoxin AInformation · not serious
2 Jun 2026EUUnprovided durability date and unsanitary conditions (dirty and damaged packaging) for driOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
29 May 2026EUUnauthorized color E110 and incorrect labeling of snacks from AfghanistanColoursBorder rejection · potentially serious
13 May 2026EUIncorrect labeling of snacks from Afghanistan.Documents and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
13 May 2026EUIncorrect labeling of non-alcoholic beverages from AfghanistanDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
11 May 2026EUUnauthorised colours in a cereal‑based product from AfghanistanColoursInformation · not serious
27 Apr 2026EUExceed maximum levels of hydrocyanic acid 56 ± 17 mg/kg in apricot kernels from AfghanistaPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
27 Apr 2026EU3-MCPD and glycidol in snack product from Afghanistan via BelgiumProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
25 Mar 2026EUUnlabeled allergens Sulphur dioxide in green raisins from AfghanistanUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
10 Mar 2026EUUndeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) in dried figs from AfghanistanUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
6 Jan 2026EUExceed maximum level Sulphur dioxide and unlabeled (SO2) in dried apricots with kernels fSulphitesAlert · serious
29 Dec 2025EUCyanic acid 157 ± 47 mg/kg in apricots kernel from AfghanistanOtherAlert · serious
28 Nov 2025EUExcessive cyanide content in almond biscuits from ItalyPlant and marine toxinsAlert · potentially serious
28 Aug 2025EUInadequate transport conditions of the goods (Regulation 852/2004). Uncertified BIO indicaDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
27 Aug 2025EUInadequate transport conditions of the goods (Regulation 852/2004). No information of weigOtherBorder rejection · not serious
25 Aug 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachio powder from AfghanistanAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
16 Jul 2025EUPropargite in raisins from Afghanistan, via AustriaPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
16 Jul 2025EUChlorpyrifos levels above pesticide residue limits in dried green raisins from AfghanistanChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
24 Apr 2025EUMissing allergen (Sulfur dioxide) labeling on dried apricots from AfganistanUndeclared allergenBorder rejection · potentially serious
24 Apr 2025EUSalmonella spp. in pistachios from AfghanistanSalmonellaAlert · serious
16 Apr 2025EUToo much aflatoxins (aflatoxin B1 and aflatoxins in total) in Pine nut from AfghanistanAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
14 Apr 2025EUUnauthorized additives in energy drinks from AfghanistanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
4 Apr 2025EUMigration of aluminum and cadmium from pressure cookers in from Afghanistan, via the NethCadmiumAlert · serious
3 Apr 2025EUUndeclared allergen (sulfur dioxide) and excessive levels of sulfur dioxide in dried apricUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
19 Mar 2025EUUnlabeled allergens - food additives Sulphur dioxide E220 1869±150 mg/kg.Undeclared allergenAlert · serious
13 Feb 2025EUUnlabeled Sulphur dioxide and exceed maximum level of Sulphur dioxide 3441±275 mg/kg in apSulphitesBorder rejection · potentially serious
2 Jan 2025EUUnlabeled allergens - food additives Sulphur dioxide E220Undeclared allergenAlert · serious
28 Dec 2024EUUnlabeled Sulphur dioxide and exceed maximum level of Sulphur dioxide 4579±366 mg/kgSulphitesBorder rejection · serious
19 Dec 2024EUundeclared Sulphur dioxide E 220 3087±247 mg/kg in dried apricots from AfghanistanUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
2 Dec 2024EUAluminum leakage from an Afghan pressure cooker from Afghanistan via the NetherlandsOtherAlert · serious
23 Oct 2024EUChlorpyrifos in raisins from Afghanistan, via NetherlandsChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
8 Oct 2024EUOchratoxin A in raisins from Afganistan via TürkiyeOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
4 Oct 2024EUHigh levels of Chlorpyrifos in red (brown) raisins from Afghanistan, via SwedenChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
27 Sep 2024EUMigration of lead and aluminum from a cooking pot from AfghanistanLeadInformation · potential risk
5 Sep 2024EUprzekroczenie dopuszczalnego poziomu ochratoksyny A (17,4 µg/kg +/- 4,2 µg/kg) w rodzynkacOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
16 Aug 2024EUMissing allergen (Sulfur dioxide) labeling on dried apricots from AfganistanUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
29 Jul 2024EUDried apricots from Afganistan with too high level of suphitesOtherBorder rejection · serious
9 Jul 2024EUUnauthorised colours Sudan I (>2000 µg/kg) and Sudan III (110 ± 55 µg/kg) in Red Chilli PoColoursAlert · serious
28 Jun 2024EUDried apricots from Afganistan unlabelled for sulphites and with too high level of suphiteSulphitesAlert · serious
14 May 2024EUDried apricot (Shakar Parah) from Afganistan with E220- sulfur dioxide 3863±208 mg/kgSulphitesInformation · not serious
21 Mar 2024EUOchratoxin A in sultanas from Afghanistan exported from TürkiyeOchratoxin ABorder rejection · potentially serious
7 Feb 2024EUToo high additive and vitamin content in energy drink from AfghanistanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
16 Jan 2024EUSulphur dioxide in dried apricots from Afghanistan, via AustriaSulphitesAlert · serious
13 Dec 2023EUUnlabelled allergen (sulphur dioxide) in dried apricots from Afghanistan, via AustriaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
13 Dec 2023EUUnlabelled allergen (sulphur dioxide) in green sultanas from Afghanistan, via AustriaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
20 Nov 2023EUUndeclared allergenic sulphur dioxide in dried apricotsUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
16 Jun 2023EUUndeclared sulphite in yellow raisinsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
16 Jun 2023EUAllergens not mentioned on the label of noodles from AfghanistanUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
26 May 2023EUPesticides residues in Green raisin from AfghanistanPesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
17 May 2023EUPesticides residues in Green raisin from AfghanistanPesticide residuesInformation · serious
1 Mar 2023EUaflatoxin in pistachios from AfghanistanAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
1 Mar 2023EUPesticides residues in Green raisin from AfghanistanPesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
8 Dec 2022EUChlorpyrifos in red raisins from AfghanistanChlorpyrifosAlert · undecided
22 Nov 2022EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cuminPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
11 Apr 2022EUochratoxin A (56.1 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Afghanistan, via LithuaniaOchratoxin AAlert · serious
4 Apr 2022EUcyanide in sweet apricot kernelsPlant and marine toxinsInformation · serious
25 Mar 2020EUSalmonella Agona in dried black mulberry from AfganistanSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious