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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Belgium: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months172prior 12 months: 155
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsSalmonella67 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), United States

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
05101520EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 10NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 9EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 12EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 12EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 8EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 12EU (RASFF), May 2023: 16MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 13Australia, Jul 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 12EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 14EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 8NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 13EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 10EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 12EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 12EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 14EU (RASFF), May 2024: 7MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 15EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 11EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 11EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 9EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 16EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 11NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 14EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 9EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 12EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 14EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 14EU (RASFF), May 2025: 12MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 15EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 9EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 11United States, Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 16EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 16EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 18NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 17EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 18EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 18EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 7EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 14EU (RASFF), May 2026: 16MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 9EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 16EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 13EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 13EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 13EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 5Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Salmonella67Foreign bodies55Undeclared allergen40Listeria monocytogenes39Process and environmental contamin30Documents and labelling26Pesticide residues18E. coli (STEC)12Chlorpyrifos12Aflatoxins10Cadmium9Ochratoxin A9

Products, last 3 years

Meat67Fruit and vegetables66Feed and pet food52Cereals and bakery39Poultry meat35Prepared and snack foods23Dairy23Tea, coffee and cocoa21Food supplements21Herbs and spices19Fish14Confectionery and cocoa12

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
10 Nov 2026EUSalmonella in fish salad from BelgiumSalmonella
Presence (limit Absence)
Alert · serious
10 Nov 2026EUSalmonella in marshmallow from BelgiumSalmonella
Present (limit Absence) /25g
Alert · serious
9 Nov 2026EUSTEC in beef meat from PolandE. coli (STEC)
presence (limit absence) /25g
Information · not serious
5 Nov 2026EUAmbrosia in seeds mix for birds from BelgiumUndeclared allergen
52 (limit 50) mg/kg - ppm
Information · potentially serious
3 Nov 2026EUExcessively high nitrate content in dry sausages from BelgiumAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)
170 (limit 90) mg/kg - ppm
Information · not serious
30 Oct 2026EUBones and feathers found in frozen leaf spinach – Customer complaintForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
30 Oct 2026EUSugar free soda bottles labeled as soda (with sugar) from BelgiumDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
29 Oct 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in minced meat preparations from BelgiumListeria monocytogenes
Presence (limit absence) /25g
Alert · serious
29 Oct 2026EUMRL exceedance for prothioconazole in Savoy cabbage from BelgiumPesticide residues
0,23 (limit 0,09) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · serious
23 Oct 2026EUUndeclared allergen sesam in stir-fry meat, from BelgiumUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
22 Oct 2026EUChlorpyrifos in organic chocolate from BelgiumChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
20 Oct 2026EUplastic bowls with absorbent linersForeign bodiesInformation · not serious
16 Oct 2026EUSalmonella in chicken sandwich deli meat, from BelgiumSalmonellaAlert · serious
15 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Anatum in wheat middling pellets for feed from the NetherlandsSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
15 Oct 2026EUExceedance of linuron in celeriac, from BelgiumOtherInformation · potentially serious
8 Oct 2026EUIncorrect use-by date on the label of vegetables wok from BelgiumDocuments and labellingAlert · potentially serious
8 Oct 2026EUExcessive levels of monensin in rabbit feed from BelgiumOtherAlert · serious
5 Oct 2026EUforeign body in food supplementForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
29 Sep 2026EUPicoxystrobin in courgettes from BelgiumOtherInformation · potential risk
29 Sep 2026EUUnauthorized food additive rowanberry extract from BelgiumAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
28 Sep 2026EULabeling Error (wrong use-by-date) on Chicken Tikka Massala Product from BelgiumDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
23 Sep 2026EUExceeding MRL in turmeric powderPesticide residuesAlert · potentially serious
21 Sep 2026EUAllergen soya in French not mentioned on the label of chocolate from BelgiumUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
16 Sep 2026EUExcessive selenium content in feed supplement for piglets from BelgiumOtherInformation · potentially serious
10 Sep 2026EUUnapproved substance chlorpyrifos in parsley from BelgiumChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
8 Sep 2026EUMRL exceedance for prothioconazole in savoy cabbage from BelgiumPesticide residuesAlert · serious
8 Sep 2026EUMOAH in potato products from BelgiumProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
8 Sep 2026EUAnthraquinone in ground cardamom from BelgiumOtherInformation · not serious
4 Sep 2026EUPieces of metal in frozen baking bread from BElgiumForeign bodiesAlert · serious
4 Sep 2026EUSalmonella in beef meat from PolandSalmonellaAlert · serious
2 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Typhimurium in chicken filet from BelgiumSalmonellaInformation · serious
26 Aug 2026EUForeign body (glass fragment) in organic chicken bone broth from Germany, produced in BelgForeign bodiesAlert · serious
26 Aug 2026EUUndeclared allergen mustard in a breadmix, from BelgiumUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
26 Aug 2026EUProhibited substance heptachlor in courgettes from Belgium // Sustancia prohibida (heptacOtherInformation · potential risk
25 Aug 2026EUProhibited substances in food supplements traded onlineOtherInformation · potential risk
19 Aug 2026EUconsignment of dairy products imported as fat powder coconut in the United Kingdom and theDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
17 Aug 2026EUFlonicamid in fresh tomatoes from BelgiumOtherAlert · serious
17 Aug 2026EUNiedozwolone substancje w suplementach diety oferowanych do sprzedaży przez Internet przezOtherInformation · potential risk
12 Aug 2026EUSalmonella Enteritidis in environment of egg-producing facility in BelgiumSalmonellaAlert · serious
11 Aug 2026EUToo high vitamin D content in food supplement from BelgiumComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · potential risk
11 Aug 2026EUCadmium in horse liver from BelgiumCadmiumAlert · serious
11 Aug 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in chilled pork from BelgiumListeria monocytogenesInformation · not serious
6 Aug 2026EUAllergen soya not metioned on the label of prepared meatUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
4 Aug 2026EUFlonicamid in fresh tomatoesOtherAlert · serious
31 Jul 2026EUVerotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in a ready-to-eat salad and vegetable mix from BelgiuE. coli (STEC)Information · potential risk
30 Jul 2026EUNorovirus in frozen smoothie mix from BelgiumNorovirusAlert · serious
30 Jul 2026EUincorrect use-by date on the label of smoked salmon form BelgiumDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
27 Jul 2026EUCadmium in complete animal feed from BelgiumCadmiumInformation · potential risk
24 Jul 2026EUListeria Monocytogenes in beef carpaccio from BelgiumListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
21 Jul 2026EUAflatoxin contamination in salted rice cake from BelgiumAflatoxinsAlert · serious
21 Jul 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from BelgiumListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
16 Jul 2026EUSalmonella Typhimurium in feedmaterialSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
13 Jul 2026EUSalmonella Infantis in frozen poultry meat from Belgium via the NetherlandsSalmonellaInformation · not serious
10 Jul 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in frozen baked goods from BelgiumListeria monocytogenesAlert · potentially serious
10 Jul 2026EUHigh levels of aflatoxin B1 in Roasted peanuts fom BelgiumAflatoxinsAlert · serious
3 Jul 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in trout strips from BelgiumListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
3 Jul 2026EUSalmonella in various beef products from BelgiumSalmonellaAlert · serious
2 Jul 2026EUUnapproved substance chlorpyrifos in parsleyChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
1 Jul 2026EUHigh levels of ochratoxin A in coffee pods from BelgiumOchratoxin AAlert · serious
1 Jul 2026EUsalmonella typhimurium in poultry meat from BelgiumSalmonellaAlert · serious