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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Croatia: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months8prior 12 months: 6
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsSalmonella3 notices
Reported by1EU (RASFF)

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)
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Hazards, last 3 years

Salmonella3Plant and marine toxins2Listeria monocytogenes2Foreign bodies2Documents and labelling1E. coli1Cadmium1Cannabinoids1Pesticide residues1Norovirus1Process and environmental contamin1Chlorpyrifos1

Products, last 3 years

Feed and pet food5Meat3Herbs and spices2Fish2Molluscs2Fruit and vegetables2Sauces and seasonings1Beverages1Eggs1Nuts and seeds1

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
21 Oct 2026EUAutumn crocus in hay from CroatiaOtherAlert · serious
16 Sep 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea mixture from CroatiaPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potentially serious
16 Sep 2026EUSalmonella spp. and enterobacteriaceae in pet foodSalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
31 Jul 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in smoked ribs from Croatia with raw materials originating from GerListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
29 Apr 2026EUForeigin object (glass fragment) in ajvar (Balkan condiment and spread)Foreign bodiesAlert · serious
2 Feb 2026EUAbsence of lot number on the label of salty anchovies from CroatiaDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
30 Jan 2026EUPossible violation of hygiene regulations following an anonymous reportOtherInformation · potential risk
19 Dec 2025EUperfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) above legal limits in meat of swine from HungaryOtherInformation · potential risk
29 Aug 2025EUE. coli in mussels from CroatiaE. coliInformation · potential risk
13 May 2025EUDiclazuril in complete feed for laying hensOtherInformation · not serious
17 Apr 2025EUCadmium in complementary feed for fattening pigsCadmiumInformation · potentially serious
4 Apr 2025EUPOSSIBILE DIFETTO DI AGGRAFFATURA-CHIUSURA SCATOLETTA/possible closure-seaming defect of OtherInformation · potential risk
19 Dec 2024EUHemp leaves, CBD and health claims in feed for pets and horsesCannabinoidsInformation · potential risk
20 Nov 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloid in mint tea from CroatiaPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
30 Jul 2024EUPossible presence of a foreign body in fat cubes from CroatiaForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
1 Jul 2024EUResidues of pesticide formetanate in peppers from AlbaniaPesticide residuesInformation · no risk
21 Jun 2024EUOrganoleptic deviation in spring water from CroatiaOtherInformation · potential risk
31 May 2024EUlisteria monocytogenes in dried pork meat productListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
5 Apr 2024EUSalmonella spp. in eggshell powder from CroatiaSalmonellaAlert · serious
22 Mar 2024EUSalmonella enteritidis in feces of laying hensSalmonellaAlert · serious
4 Mar 2024EUnorovirus in tartufi (venus verrucosa) from CroatiaNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
27 Feb 2024EUMOAH 237 ppm in fava bean protein isolate from CroatiaProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
9 Feb 2024EUNon-compliance with the regulation (EU) 2017/625/ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 201OtherBorder rejection · no risk
27 Nov 2023EUchlorpyrifos in tangerinesChlorpyrifosInformation · potential risk
3 Nov 2023EUChlorpyrifos in tangerines from CroatiaChlorpyrifosInformation · potential risk
30 Oct 2023EUPresence of non-compliant histamine levels in canned sardinesHistamineAlert · serious
30 Oct 2023EUChlorpyrifos in tangerine from Croatia distributed to SerbiaChlorpyrifosInformation · potential risk
15 Sep 2023EUMold on the surface of dried plum, packaged in Croatia with raw material from SerbiaMouldInformation · potential risk
5 Sep 2023EUsalmonella in chicken wings from CroatiaSalmonellaInformation · serious
30 Aug 2023EUSalmonella spp. in sea bass or sea bass (dicentrarchus labrax) 400/600 CroatiaSalmonella sSalmonellaInformation · not serious
31 May 2023EUAflatoxin in maize from CroatiaAflatoxinsAlert · serious
26 May 2023EUaflatoxins in corn from CroatiaAflatoxinsAlert · serious
19 May 2023EUMisidentification of a horse from Croatia detected after slaughteringOtherInformation · potential risk
17 Mar 2023EUnorovirus (GII/2g) in truffles (venus verrucosa) from CroatiaNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
24 Jan 2023EUListeria monocytogenes in goat cheese from CroatiaListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
18 Jan 2023EUmetal particles and plastic particles in bread crumbs from CroatiaForeign bodiesAlert · serious
25 Nov 2022EUHigh acrylamide content in chips from CroatiaProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · serious
28 Oct 2022EUHistamine in salted anchovy fillets from CroatiaHistamineInformation · serious
20 Oct 2022EUochratoxin A (730 µg/kg - ppb) in astragalus extract powder from Germany used in food suppOchratoxin AAlert · serious
20 Jun 2022EUundeclared amounts of wheat, barley or rye in cereal porridge for childrenUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
10 Feb 2022EUSalmonella Senftenberg in sunflowerseedcakeSalmonellaInformation · not serious
25 Jan 2022EUUndeclared milk protein (in traces) on energy bars label from CroatiaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
19 Jan 2022EUsharp fragments (struvite crystals) in canned mackerel fillets in olive oil from CroatiaOtherAlert · serious
22 Dec 2021EUToo high content of ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) in organic soybeans from Croatia, via PolandOtherAlert · serious
9 Dec 2021EUHemp oil with with high tetrahydrocannabinol content (THC, THC-A)CannabinoidsAlert · serious
25 Nov 2021EUUnauthorized substance chlorpyrifos-ethyl in mandarins from CroatiaChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
10 Nov 2021EUunauthorised substance ethylene oxide (sum of 2-CE and EO expressed as EO: 0.47-0.51 mg/kgEthylene oxideAlert · serious
5 Nov 2021EUListeria monocitogenes in baccalà mantecato //Listeria monocytogenes in whipped codfishListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
22 Oct 2021EUaflatoxins in peeled pistachios from IranAflatoxinsAlert · serious
6 Oct 2021EUwithdrawal from the market of muffin mix from Croatia containing xanthan gum from China exEthylene oxideAlert · serious
1 Oct 2021EUHigh content of lead in wild boar meat from CroatiaLeadAlert · serious
6 Sep 2021EUListeria monocytogenes (up to 650 CFU/g) in chilled baccala spread from CroatiaListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
3 Aug 2021EUEthilen oxid in yogurt from CroatiaOtherAlert · serious
5 Jul 2021EUTraces of soya in organic multigrain porridge for infants from CroatiaOtherAlert · serious
27 May 2021EUCaffeine in quick porridge for children (8 months+) from CroatiaComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · undecided
2 Dec 2020EUanidride solforosa superiori ai limiti di legge in code di gambero frescheOtherInformation · not serious
20 Nov 2020EUtoo high content of ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) in sunflower seed from CroatiaOtherAlert · serious
2 Nov 2020EUsesame seedsOtherAlert · undecided
20 Oct 2020EUforeign bodies in chocolateForeign bodiesInformation · undecided
30 Sep 2020EUNon compliance documentation of horses intented to slaughteringDocuments and labellingAlert · undecided