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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from France: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months248prior 12 months: 260
Border rejections, 12 months2refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsListeria monocytogenes129 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)United StatesAustralia
012253750EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 20NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 15EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 20EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 22EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 35EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 16EU (RASFF), May 2023: 15MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 25EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 19EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 23EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 13EU (RASFF), Oct 2023: 31EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 17Australia, Nov 2023: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 22EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 25Australia, Jan 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 24EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 25EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 28EU (RASFF), May 2024: 15MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 18EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 25EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 15Australia, Aug 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 26EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 33EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 20NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 18EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 15EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 17EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 26EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 24EU (RASFF), May 2025: 20Australia, May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 21EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 22EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 25Australia, Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 21Australia, Sep 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 27EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 25NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 22EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 16EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 17EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 22EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 16EU (RASFF), May 2026: 25MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 21EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 24EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 15EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 21EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 25EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 5Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Listeria monocytogenes129Salmonella79Foreign bodies72Norovirus59E. coli (STEC)49Undeclared allergen31Other mycotoxins23E. coli15Aflatoxins15Plant and marine toxins15Process and environmental contamin11Documents and labelling11

Products, last 3 years

Dairy143Molluscs97Feed and pet food77Poultry meat76Cereals and bakery71Meat49Fish40Food supplements36Prepared and snack foods33Fruit and vegetables28Confectionery and cocoa21Herbs and spices16

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
10 Nov 2026EUListeria detected in chicken sliceListeria monocytogenes
<10 CFU/g
Information · serious
9 Nov 2026EUIncorrectly labeled trays containing undeclared mollusks and wheatUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
6 Nov 2026EUNorovirus in oysters from France via the NetherlandsNorovirus
Detected GI and GII (limit None)
Information · potentially serious
6 Nov 2026EUInsufficient sterilisation levels in tinned food produced in FranceOtherAlert · potentially serious
3 Nov 2026EUForeign objects detected within dog food from FranceForeign bodiesAlert · serious
30 Oct 2026EUListeria detected Fine bulgur wheat saladListeria monocytogenes
Detected (limit Not détected) /25g
Alert · serious
27 Oct 2026EUUnauthorised CBD in food supplements and labelling deficiencies on a French webshopCannabinoidsInformation · potential risk
27 Oct 2026EUIncorrect best-by date on a bottle of tartar sauceOtherAlert · potentially serious
27 Oct 2026EUListeria detected in shrimpListeria monocytogenes
DETECTED
Information · potentially serious
23 Oct 2026EUDetection of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium in poultry neck skinsSalmonellaAlert · serious
23 Oct 2026EUMaximum permitted level for ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) in white millet from FranceOtherAlert · potentially serious
23 Oct 2026EUErgot sclerotia in wheat from FranceOther mycotoxinsInformation · not serious
22 Oct 2026EUMold detected on the surface of bulk fruit jam/preserve containersMouldInformation · potential risk
22 Oct 2026EUMercurio in filone di pesce spada sotto vuoto /// Mercury in vacuum Swordfish LoinMercuryInformation · serious
20 Oct 2026EUSalmonella spp in chicken sausageSalmonellaAlert · serious
19 Oct 2026EUUnfit for consumption(bad taste) in growing-up milk for children aged 10 months to 3 yearsSpoilageAlert · potentially serious
19 Oct 2026EUthe presence of metallic foreign bodies in flourForeign bodiesAlert · serious
19 Oct 2026EUExcessive fluoride levels in mineral supplements.Composition (nutrients and actives)Information · potentially serious
16 Oct 2026EUMercury in defrosted Albacore tuna-Thunnus albacares- from SpainMercuryInformation · serious
16 Oct 2026EUMaximum levels exceeded for ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds in sorghum from FranceOtherAlert · potentially serious
15 Oct 2026EUEscherichia coli in a batch of clams from FranceE. coliAlert · serious
14 Oct 2026EUSalmonella in various herbs from FranceSalmonellaAlert · serious
7 Oct 2026EUDetection of salmonella in poultry-based meat productSalmonellaAlert · serious
6 Oct 2026EUSalmonella in poultry sausagesSalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
6 Oct 2026EUDetection of Salmonella in chicken drumsticks from FranceSalmonellaInformation · not serious
2 Oct 2026EUPresence of aluminium particles in powdered sugar.//Presencia de partículas de aluminio enOtherAlert · potentially serious
2 Oct 2026EUPresence of Morelle in frozen vegetablesOtherInformation · potentially serious
2 Oct 2026EUpresenza di istamina oltre il valore soglia in trancio decongelato di tonno pinne gialleOtherInformation · serious
1 Oct 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in raw milk farmhouse Camembert from FranceListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
1 Oct 2026EUexcessive ochratoxin A in french dried hamOchratoxin AInformation · serious
30 Sep 2026EUDetection of E. coli STEC in cheeseE. coli (STEC)Alert · potentially serious
30 Sep 2026EUDetection of Aflatoxin in Pasteurized Skimmed MilkAflatoxinsInformation · potentially serious
29 Sep 2026EUlisteria in dried beefListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
24 Sep 2026EUExcessive levels of rye ergot in wheat semolina and tapioca from FranceOther mycotoxinsInformation · serious
21 Sep 2026EUChlorpyrifos in ground turmericChlorpyrifosAlert · potentially serious
21 Sep 2026EUIll presumably from consuming oysters from FranceOtherInformation · potentially serious
18 Sep 2026EUPresence of salmonella typhimurium in skin on the neckSalmonellaAlert · serious
18 Sep 2026EUPresenza di corpo estraneo in prodotto da forno///Presence of a foreign object in baked goForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
16 Sep 2026EUListeria in sandwichListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
11 Sep 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in cheese basket from France, via GermanyListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
11 Sep 2026EUShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in chopped parsley from FranceE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
9 Sep 2026EUsalmonella typhimurium in poultry meat from FranceSalmonellaAlert · serious
8 Sep 2026EUPAHs and benzo(a)pyrene in refined sunflower oil from FranceProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
7 Sep 2026EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from FranceUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potentially serious
7 Sep 2026EUNorovirus in oysters from FranceNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
7 Sep 2026EUIncreased lead migration from oriental coffee pot from FranceLeadInformation · potentially serious
4 Sep 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in chilled cooked whole shrimps from FranceListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
4 Sep 2026EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in Tarama from FranceListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
3 Sep 2026EUforeign object in saladsForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
2 Sep 2026EUE.coli in shellsE. coliAlert · serious
1 Sep 2026EUPresence of Salmonella enteritidis in pumpkin seeds from FranceSalmonellaAlert · serious
31 Aug 2026EUExceeding the regulatory limit for DSPs in shellfishPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
28 Aug 2026EUListeria in organic brie, from France.Listeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
24 Aug 2026EURisk of bursting glass bottles due to spontaneous fermentation of sparkling lemon-yuzu driForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
20 Aug 2026EUNorovirus in oysters from FranceNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
19 Aug 2026EUExcessive levels of ochratoxin A found in fab fig gingerbread in FranceOchratoxin AAlert · serious
17 Aug 2026EUOrganoleptic alteration of onion cream flavoured snacks due to possible oxidation of fryinOtherInformation · potential risk
13 Aug 2026EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from France, via the CzechUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
11 Aug 2026EULabelling error on organic plates for babies and the presence of an undeclared milk allergUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
11 Aug 2026EUIncorrect declaration of vitamin D content on food supplement from FranceComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · not serious