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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Iran: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months52prior 12 months: 61
Border rejections, 12 months19refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsAflatoxins93 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
05101520EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 2NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 3Australia, Dec 2022: 2EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 6EU (RASFF), May 2023: 3MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 3EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 3NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2023: 7EU (RASFF), Jan 2024: 7EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 9EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 7EU (RASFF), Apr 2024: 1EU (RASFF), May 2024: 7Australia, May 2024: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 6EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 5NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2024: 4EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 5EU (RASFF), Feb 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 4EU (RASFF), May 2025: 7MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 6EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 12EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 4EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 5NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2025: 5Australia, Dec 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 3Australia, Jan 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 10EU (RASFF), May 2026: 6MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 6EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Aflatoxins93Undeclared allergen19Pesticide residues11Chlorpyrifos8Process and environmental contamin7Documents and labelling7Additives (unauthorised or over li6Foreign bodies4Ochratoxin A3Salmonella3Sulphites2Mould1

Products, last 3 years

Nuts and seeds98Fruit and vegetables35Cereals and bakery13Herbs and spices6Confectionery and cocoa5Prepared and snack foods4Dairy3Meat2Additives and flavourings1Sauces and seasonings1Beverages1

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
4 Nov 2026EUCookies from Iran containing unauthorized animal ingredientsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
16 Oct 2026EUCookies from Iran containing unauthorized animal ingredientsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
14 Oct 2026EUCookies from Iran containing unauthorized animal ingredientsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
22 Sep 2026EUAflatoxins in pistachios from Iran // Aflatoxinas en pistachos de IránAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
21 Sep 2026EUAflatoxins in pistachios from Iran // Aflatoxinas en pistachos de IránAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
18 Sep 2026EUAflatoxin in shelled pistachios from Iran, via the NetherlandsAflatoxinsAlert · serious
14 Sep 2026EUMolds and changes in the organoleptic properties of dates from IranMouldInformation · potential risk
4 Sep 2026EURaisins containing Ochratoxin A from IranOchratoxin AAlert · serious
2 Sep 2026EUAflatoxin contamination in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxinsInformation · serious
27 Aug 2026EUAFLATOXINS IN SHELLED PISTACHIOS FROM IRANAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
14 Aug 2026EUPesticides (fenpropathrin, acetamiprid and indoxacarb. tetrahydrophthalimide and suma captPesticide residuesAlert · serious
5 Aug 2026EUIllegal animal products from Iran, potentially via PolandOtherInformation · not serious
24 Jul 2026EUUnauthorized use of food coloring Cochineal Red A (E 124) and unlabeled or incorrectly labUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
9 Jul 2026EU3-MCPD and glycidyl fatty acid esters in corn snack with cheese flavour from the Islamic RProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
8 Jul 2026EU3-MCPD and glycidyl fatty acid esters in corn snack from the Islamic Republic of IranProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
26 Jun 2026EUElevated hydrocyanic acid and labelling deficiencies in flaxseedPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potential risk
28 May 2026EUAlérgeno no declarado en el etiquetado (nuez) en azafrán procedente de Irán //Allergen notUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
20 May 2026EUAflatoxinas pistachos de Irán /Aflatoxines pistachio from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
20 May 2026EUMOAH in raisinsProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · serious
18 May 2026EUOcharatoxin A above legal limits in raisins from Iran via TurkiyeOtherAlert · potentially serious
15 May 2026EUAflatoxins in shelled pistachios from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
5 May 2026EUNon declared allergens in Madar bisquitsUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
28 Apr 2026EUUndeclared allergen (sesame) in cookies from IranUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
17 Apr 2026EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
14 Apr 2026EUSalmonella spp. in a herb mixture from the Islamic Republic of IranSalmonellaInformation · serious
14 Apr 2026EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
10 Apr 2026EUUndeclared allergens in biscuitsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
8 Apr 2026EU3-Monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) in corn snacks from the Islamic Republic of IranProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
7 Apr 2026EUUnauthorized import of canned food, with meat, from Iran via GermanyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
3 Apr 2026EUStone in barley grains from Iran via GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
2 Apr 2026EUAflatoxin B1 and total above limits in pistachios from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
1 Apr 2026EUChlorpyrifos in raisins from Iran via PolandChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
30 Mar 2026EUUndeclared allergen (sulphite) in golden raisin from IranUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
12 Mar 2026EUMetal pieces in Licorice Extract Granules from Iran via GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
2 Mar 2026EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Iran via TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
9 Feb 2026EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Iran, dispatched from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
4 Feb 2026EUAflatoxins in shelled pistachios from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
30 Jan 2026EUOdeklarerad allergen i kakor från IranUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
29 Jan 2026AUPistachio spread
Toloe Padide Kiana
Aflatoxins
0.014 mg/kg
Border rejection
29 Jan 2026EUAflatoxinas por encima del nivel máximo permitido en pistachos de Irán. Aflatoxins above tAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
23 Jan 2026EUUndeclared allergen (almond) in pistachio confectionery from IranUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
13 Jan 2026AUPistachio butter
Pariya
Aflatoxins
0.078 mg/kg
Border rejection
31 Dec 2025EUAflatossine B1 e totali in pistacchi senza guscio dall'Iran///Aflatoxin B1 and total in unAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
22 Dec 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernel from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
19 Dec 2025EUCypermethrin in organic dates from IranOtherInformation · potential risk
9 Dec 2025EUstone (4-10 mm) in Chicken-Mango saladForeign bodiesAlert · serious
8 Dec 2025EUThiodicarb in raisins from IranOtherInformation · potentially serious
3 Dec 2025AUDried orange
Barg Sabz Borna
Pesticide residues
0.38 mg/kg
Border rejection
3 Dec 2025AUDried plum
Barg Sabz Borna
Pesticide residues
0.05 mg/kg
Border rejection
3 Dec 2025AUDried orange
Barg Sabz Borna
Pesticide residues
0.19 mg/kg
Border rejection
28 Nov 2025EUAflatoxin in pistache kernels from Iran via GermanyAflatoxinsAlert · serious
24 Nov 2025EUChlorpyrifos in raisins from Iran via GermanyChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
10 Nov 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
10 Nov 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
7 Nov 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Iran via TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
30 Oct 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the Islamic Republic of IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
24 Oct 2025EUFenpyroximate in fresh dates from Iran via Bosnia and HerzegovinaOtherBorder rejection · no risk
23 Oct 2025EUIllegal import of animal products from IranDocuments and labellingInformation · potentially serious
1 Oct 2025EUUndeclared allergen sulphur dioxide in dried fruits from the NetherlandsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
25 Sep 2025EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the Islamic Republic of IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious