rejectwatch

Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Egypt: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months122prior 12 months: 150
Border rejections, 12 months71refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsPesticide residues160 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
06121825EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 14NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 10EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 11EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 14EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 12EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 9EU (RASFF), May 2023: 12MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 16EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 11EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 10EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 16NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 10EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 16EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 23EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 21EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 21EU (RASFF), May 2024: 16MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 22EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 9Australia, Jul 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 19EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 12NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 13EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 9EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 13EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 23EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 11EU (RASFF), May 2025: 11MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 6Australia, Jun 2025: 7EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 11EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 16EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 12EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 7NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 8EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 11EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 11EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 14EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 16EU (RASFF), May 2026: 9Australia, May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 15EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 7EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 8EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 9EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 5EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 2Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Pesticide residues160Aflatoxins76Chlorpyrifos53Salmonella20Additives (unauthorised or over li18Documents and labelling8Process and environmental contamin8Undeclared allergen7Plant and marine toxins6Sulphites5Foreign bodies5Veterinary drug residues3

Products, last 3 years

Fruit and vegetables263Nuts and seeds91Herbs and spices41Tea, coffee and cocoa6Prepared and snack foods5Cereals and bakery4Feed and pet food4Beverages4Sauces and seasonings4Fats and oils4Confectionery and cocoa3Food supplements1

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
10 Nov 2026EUChlorpyrifos in thyme from the NetherlandsChlorpyrifos
0,16 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · serious
3 Nov 2026EUHigh content of sulphur dioxide in artichoke quarters in brine from EgyptSulphites
177,5±14,7 (limit 100) mg/kg - ppm
Border rejection · not serious
30 Oct 2026EUExceeded levels of cyfluthrin and imidacloprid in pomegranates from EgyptPesticide residues
0,057 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Information · not serious
22 Oct 2026EUChlorpyrifos in fennel seed powder from EgyptChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
17 Oct 2026EUExceeded MRL pesticide MALATHION in DRIED WHITE BEANS from EGYPT / Depasire limita la pesPesticide residuesInformation · not serious
2 Oct 2026EUSalmonella detected in Pure Sesame Tahini from Egypt via ItalySalmonellaAlert · serious
1 Oct 2026EUgroundnuts from Egypte destination Norway - no official certificates presentedDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
30 Sep 2026EUPesticides in vine leaves from EgyptPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
30 Sep 2026EUUnauthorised pesticides in mango from EgyptPesticide residuesInformation · serious
29 Sep 2026EUConsignment of sauces prohibited for importOtherInformation · not serious
22 Sep 2026EUPesticides residues in mango from EgyptPesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
17 Sep 2026EUResidues of clothianidin in mangoes from EgyptOtherBorder rejection · serious
17 Sep 2026EUPRZEKROCZNIE PESTYCYDÓW W TRUSKAWKACH Z EGIPTU // Pesticide levels exceeding limits in strPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
9 Sep 2026EUunsuitable temperature regime of frozen strawberries from EgyptTemperature controlBorder rejection · not serious
9 Sep 2026EUUnauthorised pesticides in mangoes from EgyptPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
7 Sep 2026EUCyfluthrin in mangoes from EgyptOtherBorder rejection · serious
31 Aug 2026EUPesticide residues on mangos/mangoes from EgyptPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
26 Aug 2026EUAcetamiprid in green seedless grapes from Egypt via the NetherlandsPesticide residuesInformation · serious
25 Aug 2026EUDimethoate on mangoPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
24 Aug 2026EUChlorpyrifos in fennel seed powder from EgyptChlorpyrifosInformation · serious
21 Aug 2026EUOxamyl on frozen strawberriesOtherBorder rejection · serious
20 Aug 2026EUPesticide residues in mangoes from EgyptPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
14 Aug 2026EUNorovirus RNA in frozen strawberries from Egypt, via GermanyNorovirusAlert · serious
6 Aug 2026EUglufosinate in oranges from Egypt via NetherlandsOtherInformation · serious
23 Jul 2026EUStrawberry Egypt Pesticide ResiduePesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
16 Jul 2026EUGroundnuts Egypt Aflatoxin B1AflatoxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
10 Jul 2026EUchlorpropham in oranges from EgyptOtherBorder rejection · not serious
6 Jul 2026EUSalmonella in thyme from EgyptSalmonellaInformation · serious
3 Jul 2026EUPrzekroczenie NDP pestycydów dodyny i bifenazatu w mrożonej truskawce pochodzącej z EgiptuPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
2 Jul 2026EUChlorpyrifos - ethyl in orange from EgyptChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potential risk
2 Jul 2026EUAflatoxins in peanuts in shell from EgyptAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
30 Jun 2026EUAflatoxins in shelled peanuts from EgyptAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
26 Jun 2026EUchlorpropham in oranges from EgyptOtherBorder rejection · not serious
25 Jun 2026EUprzekroczenie NDP pozostałości pestycydu Oksamylu w truskawce mrożonej z Egiptu // ExceedPesticide residuesBorder rejection · no risk
22 Jun 2026EUChlorpyrifos and Chlorfenapyr above legal limits in dried tomatoes from EgyptChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
18 Jun 2026EUPrzekroczenie NDP pestycydu oksamylu w mrożonej truskawce pochodzącej z Egiptu/// ExceedinPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
17 Jun 2026EUAflatoxins B1 in peanuts from EgyptAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
16 Jun 2026EUUndeclared allergen pistachio and milk in chocolate confectionaryUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
16 Jun 2026EUChlorpyrifos ethyl and Chlorfenapyr in dried tomatoesChlorpyrifosInformation · serious
11 Jun 2026EUAflatoxins in peanuts in shell from EgyptAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
9 Jun 2026EUExceeded permitted level of pesticide Chloropham in oranges from EgyptPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
8 Jun 2026EUConsiognment Cookies skipped veterinary controls in Border Control PostVeterinary drug residuesInformation · potential risk
5 Jun 2026EUAflatoxins B1 and Total in peanuts in shell from EgyptAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
5 Jun 2026EUUnauthorized substance oxamyl in frozen strawberries from EgyptAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · serious
3 Jun 2026EUResidues of unauthorised pesticides (Lufenuron and Propiconazole) in Fresh Lemons from EgyPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
1 Jun 2026EUpropargite in strawberry diced frozen from EgyptPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
29 May 2026EUHigh levels of several pesticide residues in cumin powder from Egypt, via the NetherlandsPesticide residuesAlert · serious
29 May 2026EUcadusafos in carrots from EgyptOtherAlert · serious
28 May 2026EUchlorpyrifos, clothianidin , imidacloprid , dimethoate in fresh peaches from EgyptChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
25 May 2026EURESIDUES OF UNAUTHORISED PESTICIDE - CLOTHIANIDIN - IN FRESH LEMONS FROM EGYPTPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
21 May 2026EUdimethoate in Egyptian orangesPesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
21 May 2026EUoxamyl in Egyptian orangesOtherBorder rejection · serious
19 May 2026AUTahini
Garden Foods (Sae)
Salmonella
Detected/ 125g
Border rejection
13 May 2026EUUndeclared consignements of frozen strawberriesUndeclared allergenInformation · potential risk
8 May 2026EUPeppers Egypt Pesticide ResiduePesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
5 May 2026EUChlorpyrifos in tomatoes from EgyptChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potentially serious
30 Apr 2026EUExceeded MRL pesticide CHLORPROPHAM in oranges from Egypt / Depasire limita la pesticidul Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
30 Apr 2026EUExceeded MRL pesticide CHLORPROPHAM in oranges from Egypt / Depasire limita la pesticidul Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
30 Apr 2026EUOxamyl in frozen strawberries from EgyptOtherInformation · serious
29 Apr 2026EUExceeded of MRL of pesticide CHLORPROPHAM in oranges from EgyptPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious