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Belgium · 12 Nov 2026

Herbs and spices from Belgium: food safety notices

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Hazards

Chlorpyrifos7Salmonella6Plant and marine toxins6Ethylene oxide5Undeclared allergen3Pesticide residues2Lead2Aflatoxins1Process and environmental contamin1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
23 Sep 2026EUExceeding MRL in turmeric powderChlorpyrifos
0,10 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · potentially serious
8 Sep 2026EUAnthraquinone in ground cardamom from BelgiumPesticide residues
0,028 (limit 0,02) mg/kg - ppm
Information · not serious
29 Apr 2026EUSalmonella in moringa poederSalmonellaAlert · serious
4 Dec 2025EUSalmonella spp. in frozen herbs from BelgiumSalmonellaAlert · serious
4 Aug 2025USNEUHAUS brand ORIGINAL BELGIAN CHOCOLATE; POPPING MILK CHOCOLATES WITH COOKIES; 4.23 oz -
Neuhaus nv
Undeclared allergenRecall · Class I
25 Apr 2025EUdetection of arsenic and lead in dried parsleyLeadAlert · serious
24 Apr 2025EUDetection of lead and arsenic in marjoram leaf origin BelgiumLeadAlert · serious
11 Apr 2025EUHigh levels of Aflatoxins in Tonka beansAflatoxinsAlert · serious
3 Mar 2025EUundeclard peanut in garlic powder from BelgiumOtherInformation · potentially serious
21 Feb 2025EUChlorpyrifos in ground turmeric via BelgiumChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
17 Jan 2025EUAllergen mustard not mentioned in ingredient list of curry powder from BelgiumUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
20 Dec 2024EUChlorpyrifos in parsley from BelgiumChlorpyrifosInformation · serious
5 Jul 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from Greece, via AustriaPlant and marine toxinsInformation · not serious
18 Apr 2024EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cumin from BelgiumPlant and marine toxinsInformation · not serious
8 Mar 2024EUAnthraquinone in ground cardamomPesticide residuesAlert · serious
5 Mar 2024EUDetection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in a batch of dried oregano.Plant and marine toxinsAlert · potentially serious
22 Dec 2023EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cuminPlant and marine toxinsInformation · not serious
22 Dec 2023EUMineral oil components in ground pepper from BelgiumProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
20 Dec 2023EUSeveral residues including chlorpyrifos in jasmine infusion from China via GermanyChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
10 Nov 2023EUChlorpyrifos in ground fennel from BelgiumChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
7 Mar 2023EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin seeds from BelgiumPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
28 Feb 2023EUEthylene oxide in Boswelia Serrata from BelgiumEthylene oxideInformation · potential risk
3 Feb 2023EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cumin from SyriaPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
23 Jun 2022EUChlorpyrifos in parsley from BelgiumChlorpyrifosAlert · undecided
25 May 2022EUunauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in celery leaves from BelgiumChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
11 Jan 2022EUUnauthorised substance ethylene oxide (0.17 mg/kg - ppm) in wheat grass powder from GermanEthylene oxideAlert · serious
20 Dec 2021EUEthylene oxide in ground barley grass powder from ChinaEthylene oxideAlert · serious
19 Aug 2021EUSalmonella spp. in tomato flakes from China, processed in GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
28 Jun 2021EUEthylene oxide in curcumin from IndiaEthylene oxideAlert · serious
24 Jun 2021EUSalmonella Takoradi in frozen basil from BelgiumSalmonellaAlert · serious
16 Feb 2021EUNicht zugelassene Substanz Ethylenoxid in Bio-Ingwer aus Indien /// Not authorized substanEthylene oxideAlert · serious
14 Jan 2021EUSalmonella in frozen parsleySalmonellaAlert · serious
19 Aug 2020EUsalmonella in Garam Massala from BESalmonellaAlert · serious
9 Jul 2019USDolfin Dark Chocolate with Pink Peppercorns Net Wt 2.47 oz (70g), UPC 5 413415 233300, b
Dolfin S.A.
Undeclared allergenRecall · Class II