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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Chile: safety alerts and border rejections

Every food safety notice we track for products from Chile: 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: 23
Border rejections, 12 months5refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsTemperature control8 notices
Reported by3EU (RASFF), United States, Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
025710NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 2United States, Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 1Australia, Sep 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 9EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 1EU (RASFF), May 2026: 3Australia, May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 2United States, Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 1United States, Aug 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 2Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Temperature control8Additives (unauthorised or over li6Pesticide residues5Cadmium4Veterinary drug residues4E. coli2Parasites2Norovirus1Insects and pests1Listeria monocytogenes1Salmonella1Process and environmental contamin1

Products, last 3 years

Fish17Fruit and vegetables16Molluscs8Feed and pet food2Alcoholic drinks1Crustaceans1Meat1Sauces and seasonings1

Producers named in border rejections

Fiordosur Export Spa 1ORSKOV FOODS 1

Australia and Japan name the producer or shipper of each rejected consignment.

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
20 Oct 2026EUUnauthorized irradiation of mussels cooked whole shell from Chile via NetherlandsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
6 Oct 2026EUbiały osad w winie z Chile/// white sediment in Chilean wineOtherBorder rejection · serious
22 Sep 2026EUImazalil e Tiabendazolo in KIWIOtherInformation · potential risk
28 Aug 2026USOrganic Triple Berry Blend Strawberries, Blackberries & Blueberries, NET WT 10 OZ (283g),
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
E. coliRecall · Class I
25 Aug 2026EUpresence of thiamethoxam in lemons from ChilePesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
3 Jul 2026USOrganic Whole Blueberries, Net Wt 10 oz (284g) plastic bag, packed in 8 bags per case of 1
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.
E. coliRecall · Class I
30 Jun 2026EUNorovirus in frozen organic strawberries from ChileNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
5 Jun 2026EUChlorothalonil (0,026 ± 0,013 mg/kg) in frozen raspberries from Chile /// przekroczenie NDInsects and pestsBorder rejection · potential risk
29 May 2026EURotura de cadena de frío en mejillones de Chile // Poor temperature control in mussels froTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
19 May 2026EUSpirodiclofen on kiwi from ChiliOtherAlert · serious
18 May 2026EUtetramethrin residues were detected at a level of 0.018 mg/kg in a frozen mixed mushroom bOtherInformation · potential risk
15 May 2026AUFrozen cooked king crab
Fiordosur Export Spa
Listeria monocytogenes
Detected/ 125g
Border rejection
17 Apr 2026EULack of guarantee concerning salmonella in porkSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
25 Mar 2026EUPerchlorate in stawberries from ChileProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · not serious
8 Dec 2025EUElevated Sorbic Acid in Semi-dried PrunesAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
27 Oct 2025EUToo high cadmium levels in avocado from ChileCadmiumInformation · potentially serious
16 Oct 2025EUobecność pasożytów w mielonce z morszczuka z Chile// presence of parasites in minced hake ParasitesBorder rejection · potential risk
10 Oct 2025EUpasożyty w morszczuku z Chile///parasites in hake mince from ChileParasitesBorder rejection · potential risk
24 Sep 2025EUUnauthorised substance ethoxyquin in fishmeal from ChileAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
1 Sep 2025EUAditivo E-385 EDTA- Navajuelas en conserva de Chile // Additive E-385 EDTA - canned razorAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
8 Aug 2025EUJurel procedente de Chile con rotura de la cadena de frío. Horse mackerel from Chile with Temperature controlBorder rejection · serious
23 Jul 2025EUCadmium in horse mackerel from ChileCadmiumAlert · potentially serious
22 Jul 2025EUpesticide residue: spirodiclofen in kiwi, from Chili via FrancePesticide residuesInformation · serious
27 Jun 2025EUExceedance of the maximum level for cadmium in frozen mussels from FranceCadmiumInformation · potential risk
13 Jun 2025EUPesticide residues in pink grapePesticide residuesInformation · serious
23 Apr 2025EUControl de temperatura incorrecto en salmón (Salmo salar) procedente de Chile// Poor tempeTemperature controlBorder rejection · not serious
11 Apr 2025EUoxitetraciclina en salmón de Chile / Oxytetracycline in salmon from ChiliVeterinary drug residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
24 Mar 2025EUOxitetraciclina en salmón de Chile // Oxytetracycline in salmon from ChiliVeterinary drug residuesBorder rejection · not serious
24 Mar 2025EUOxitetraciclina en salmón de Chile // Oxytetracycline in salmon from ChiliVeterinary drug residuesBorder rejection · serious
19 Mar 2025EUSuperación de LMR de medicamentos veterinarios en salmones de acuicultura de Chile - ExceePesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
19 Mar 2025EUsuperación límites permitidos oxitetraciclina en lomos de salmón de ChileOtherBorder rejection · serious
19 Mar 2025EUFilete de salmón procedente de Chile rechazada por contener residuos de antibióticos por eVeterinary drug residuesBorder rejection · serious
19 Mar 2025EUvacuum leakage (insufficient can overlap) of canned razor clams (Ensis macha) from Chile /OtherBorder rejection · potential risk
18 Mar 2025EUruptura cadena de frío en salmón de Chile // cold chain breakage in Chilean salmonTemperature controlBorder rejection · not serious
13 Mar 2025EUPhosmet in cultivated blueberries from ChileOtherInformation · serious
7 Mar 2025EUIncorrect sealing on cans of canned razor clams (Ensis macha) from Chile//Sellado incorrecOtherBorder rejection · serious
20 Dec 2024EUSuperación límites aditivos - Salsas - Chile / Exceeding additive limits - Sauces - ChileAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
15 Nov 2024EUPoor temperature control in squid from ChileTemperature controlBorder rejection · serious
4 Oct 2024EUPesticide residues in raisins from ChilePesticide residuesAlert · serious
24 Sep 2024AURaspberry Crumble
ORSKOV FOODS
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
0.05mg/kg.
Border rejection
3 Sep 2024EUCadmio en mejillones de Chile. Cadmiun in mussels from Chile.OtherBorder rejection · serious
11 Jul 2024EUPhosmet in Apples from ChiliOtherAlert · serious
30 Apr 2024EUPresencia de histamina en lomos de jurel congelado procedente de Chile // Presence of histHistamineInformation · serious
28 Mar 2024EUTebuconazole 1.1 ppm in Nectarines from ChiliOtherAlert · serious
6 Feb 2024EUBorder rejection - cadmium in mussels from ChileCadmiumBorder rejection · serious
25 Jan 2024EURuptura de la cadena de frío en mejillones de Chile. Breakage of the cold chain in musselsTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
8 Jan 2024EURuptura de la cadena de frío en salmón de Chile. // Breakage of the cold chain in salmon fTemperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
26 Dec 2023EURuptura de la cadena de frío en salmón de Chile. Breaking the cold chain in salmon from ChTemperature controlBorder rejection · serious
15 Dec 2023EUGlycerol triheptanoate (GTH) in fishmeal (salmon) from Chile / GTH en harina de salmón proOtherInformation · potential risk
23 Oct 2023EUMussels without original health certificate from ChileDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
6 Oct 2023EUpesticide exceedance of Iprodion on KIWI from Chile via the NetherlandsPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
20 Sep 2023EUCadmium exceedance in mussels from ChileCadmiumInformation · serious
22 Aug 2023EURotura de cadena de frío en mejillones de Chile. Poor temperature control in mussels from Temperature controlBorder rejection · potential risk
17 Aug 2023EUcadmium in mussels from ChileCadmiumAlert · serious
17 Apr 2023EUSalmonella spp in frozen precooked mussels from ChileSalmonellaInformation · serious
14 Feb 2023EUEspecies no autorizadas (Gevuina avellana y Drymis winteri) en especias de Chile // UnauthAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · undecided
27 Dec 2022EULote de pescado congelado no amparado por el certificado sanitario procedente de Chile / BDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · undecided
3 Dec 2022USJames Farm brand Frozen Red Raspberries; 2-5lb Bags; NET WT 10 LB (4.5 kg); KEEP FROZEN; I
Exportadora Copramar Ltda.
Hepatitis ARecall · Class I
1 Dec 2022EUPresence of cadmium on musselsCadmiumInformation · serious
21 Oct 2022EUCd in musselsOtherAlert · serious