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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Denmark: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months45prior 12 months: 36
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsListeria monocytogenes17 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
025710EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 7NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 1EU (RASFF), May 2023: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 5EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 4NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 4EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 6EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 4EU (RASFF), May 2024: 4MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 2Australia, Aug 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 1EU (RASFF), May 2025: 4MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 5NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 4EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 6EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 4EU (RASFF), May 2026: 4MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 7EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 6EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Listeria monocytogenes17Foreign bodies16Salmonella14Undeclared allergen6Parasites5Additives (unauthorised or over li4Temperature control4E. coli (STEC)3Aflatoxins3Bacillus cereus3Insects and pests2Veterinary drug residues2

Products, last 3 years

Fish24Feed and pet food16Dairy9Meat9Fruit and vegetables8Cereals and bakery7Poultry meat6Nuts and seeds6Prepared and snack foods5Food supplements5Food contact materials2Crustaceans2

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
11 Nov 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meal served on board aircraftListeria monocytogenes
Positive
Information · serious
26 Oct 2026EUGlass fragments in protein pudding from DenmarkForeign bodiesAlert · serious
23 Oct 2026EUSalmonella Typhimurium in frozen duck meat from HungarySalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
19 Oct 2026EUDetection of listeria monocytogenes in smoked troutListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
16 Oct 2026EUFish bone fragments in cat feedForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
6 Oct 2026EUGas formation in curry ketchup due to spoilage bacteriaSpoilageInformation · potentially serious
5 Oct 2026EUMassive infestations with agricultural pests in malting barley from DenmarkInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
29 Sep 2026EUunauthorised additive ethoxyquin in feedAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
17 Sep 2026EUListeria in breaded haddock productListeria monocytogenesInformation · potential risk
17 Sep 2026EUMaximum levels exceeded for ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds in white millet from FranceOtherAlert · potentially serious
14 Sep 2026EUE coli STEC in french Brie cheeseE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
7 Sep 2026EUUnauthorised novel food distributed from the NetherlandsUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
2 Sep 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in smoked troutListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
2 Sep 2026EUMeat products and ABP from DK cow slaughtered within withdrawal period of veterinary medicVeterinary drug residuesInformation · potential risk
28 Aug 2026EUShiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC, syn. VTEC) in organic mini carrots from DenmarkE. coli (STEC)Information · serious
13 Aug 2026EUMetal particles in ICA Cheddar-flavored hamburger cheese, 200gForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
5 Aug 2026EUAbnormal organoleptic characteristics of non-alcoholic cocktailOtherInformation · potential risk
10 Jul 2026EUOxytetracycline above MRL found in slaughtered cow, ABP from this cow sold for feed as CATPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
3 Jun 2026EUWithdrawal of hot-smoked trout fillet due to a break in the cold chain and incorrect storaTemperature controlInformation · not serious
28 May 2026EUPlastic material in tortillasForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
18 May 2026EUSalmonella Typhimurium detected in chicken productsSalmonellaInformation · serious
5 May 2026EUaflatoxin B in sesame seed from the NetherlandsAflatoxinsAlert · serious
4 May 2026EUExcessively high nickel content in pecan nuts from the Netherlands / Contenido excesivamenOtherInformation · not serious
21 Apr 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in fresh enoki mushrooms from China, via the NetherlandsListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
20 Apr 2026EUAflatoxin in groundnuts (Argentina)AflatoxinsInformation · serious
17 Apr 2026EUFalta de garantías sanitarias en carne procedente de España / Lack of health guarantees foOtherInformation · potential risk
2 Apr 2026EUEnterobacteriaceae in feed for birds from PolandMicrobial contamination (other)Information · not serious
31 Mar 2026EUNeedle fragment found in frozen pork ham from DenmarkOtherAlert · serious
30 Mar 2026EURisk of Salmonalla spp. in pork tenderloin from DenmarkOtherInformation · potentially serious
20 Mar 2026EUMold in sponge cake with filling from PolandMouldInformation · potential risk
18 Mar 2026EUMikrobiolgisk kontamination av Laktosfri mellanmjölkdryck 1,5 % portion/// MicrobiologicalMicrobial contamination (other)Information · potential risk
16 Mar 2026EUrecall of products from an establishment , linked to several shortcomings, including poor OtherAlert · serious
11 Mar 2026EUDetection of E. coli STEC in raw milk cheeseE. coli (STEC)Alert · potentially serious
27 Feb 2026EUMetal fragments in mashed yuzu from PolandForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
26 Feb 2026EUExcessive sulfite content and unlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergen (sulfite) in palm sugUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
4 Feb 2026EUMOAH in rice from PakistanProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
4 Feb 2026EUSmall parts from a tea set for children may come loose and pose a choking hazardOtherAlert · serious
29 Jan 2026EUNon-compliant organoleptic characteristics were identified in canned cod liver originatingOtherInformation · no risk
16 Jan 2026EUrecall of infant formulae produced in Switzerland, possibly contaminated with cereulideOtherAlert · potentially serious
23 Dec 2025EUFinding of rice weevils in organic porridge rice from ItalyOtherInformation · not serious
19 Dec 2025EUPesticide recidue carbofuran in organic kidney beans from China via the NetherlandsPesticide residuesAlert · potentially serious
3 Dec 2025EUcarne bovina congelata/Beef marketed without the necessary controls to identify possible rTemperature controlInformation · potentially serious
24 Nov 2025EUSalmonella dublin in bovine meat from DenmarkSalmonellaInformation · serious
18 Nov 2025EUMassive infestations with agricultural pests in malting barley from DenmarkInsects and pestsInformation · potential risk
17 Nov 2025EUExceedance of flonicamid in mini cucumbers from PortugalOtherInformation · serious
7 Nov 2025EUGlas fracments in red wine bottled in DenmarkOtherAlert · serious
3 Nov 2025EUPresenza di larve di Anisakis / Presence of Anisakis larvae in monkfish (Lophius spp.) froParasitesInformation · potential risk
28 Oct 2025EUBlue plastic in chicken nuggets from DenmarkForeign bodiesInformation · not serious
21 Oct 2025EUCadmium in yam root from China, via the NetherlandsCadmiumAlert · serious
13 Oct 2025EUStwierdzenie obecności orzecha czarnego (Juglans nigra) w suplemencie diety, kraj pochodzeOtherInformation · potential risk
29 Sep 2025EUSalmonella spp. in rapeseed meal from GermanySalmonellaInformation · potential risk
23 Sep 2025EUSalmonella in beefSalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
23 Sep 2025EUMigration of melamine in children's dinner plates from DenmarkMigration from packagingInformation · potential risk
17 Sep 2025EUListeria monocytogenes in trout roeListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
15 Sep 2025EUimproper packaging (faulty seal) of dill, beetroot and mushroom patty from DenmarkOtherInformation · not serious
12 Sep 2025EUListeria monocytogenes in Fish cakesListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
29 Aug 2025EUGluten in Glutenfree Vega Delle 65-70 G DK-ØKO-100, FROSTOtherAlert · serious
29 Aug 2025EUDeviant temperatures during transport of cheese analogue from DenmarkTemperature controlInformation · not serious
25 Aug 2025EUpresenza di anidride solforosa in autocontrollo // presence of sulfur dioxide in prawns inSulphitesInformation · serious
22 Aug 2025EUListeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from France, with raw material from DenmarkListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious