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Iran · 12 Nov 2026

Fruit and vegetables from Iran: food safety notices

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Hazards

Aflatoxins18Pesticide residues18Undeclared allergen14Chlorpyrifos12Process and environmental contamin5Ochratoxin A3Mould1Sulphites1Norovirus1Foreign bodies1Insects and pests1

Producers named

Barg Sabz Borna 2YAR DIAMOND NUTS CO. 1CHAHARBAGH FIROUZEAI ARIA GROUP OF ENGIN 1

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

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
14 Sep 2026EUMolds and changes in the organoleptic properties of dates from IranMould
1900 CFU/g
Information · potential risk
4 Sep 2026EURaisins containing Ochratoxin A from IranOchratoxin A
13,5 (limit 8,0) µg/kg - ppb
Alert · serious
2 Sep 2026EUAflatoxin contamination in dried figs from TürkiyeAflatoxins
16 (limit 6) µg/kg - ppb
Information · serious
14 Aug 2026EUPesticides (fenpropathrin, acetamiprid and indoxacarb. tetrahydrophthalimide and suma captPesticide residues
0,099 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Alert · serious
24 Jul 2026EUUnauthorized use of food coloring Cochineal Red A (E 124) and unlabeled or incorrectly labUndeclared allergenAlert · 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
1 Apr 2026EUChlorpyrifos in raisins from Iran via PolandChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
30 Mar 2026EUUndeclared allergen (sulphite) in golden raisin from IranUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
19 Dec 2025EUCypermethrin in organic dates from IranPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
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 orange
Barg Sabz Borna
Pesticide residues
0.19 mg/kg
Border rejection
24 Nov 2025EUChlorpyrifos in raisins from Iran via GermanyChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
24 Oct 2025EUFenpyroximate in fresh dates from Iran via Bosnia and HerzegovinaOtherBorder rejection · no risk
1 Oct 2025EUUndeclared allergen sulphur dioxide in dried fruits from the NetherlandsUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
16 Sep 2025EUUnauthorised pesticides in lemons from IranPesticide residuesInformation · serious
11 Jul 2025EUUndeclared sulfur dioxide-sulfites on brown rasins bought from SwedenUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
3 Apr 2025EUOchratoxine A in raisins from IranOchratoxin AInformation · potentially serious
12 Mar 2025EUUndeclared allergen (sulfur dioxide) in Pickled Garlic from IranUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
12 Feb 2025EUUndeclared allergen (peanut) on additional label on marinated olivesUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
11 Feb 2025EUUnlabelled sulphite in raisins from the Islamic Republic of IranSulphitesInformation · serious
2 Jan 2025EUOchratoxine in raisins from IranOchratoxin AInformation · potentially serious
23 Dec 2024EUNorovirus in dates from IranNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
12 Nov 2024EUPesticide residues in raisins from TurkeyPesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
22 Oct 2024EUPesticides residues in sultanas from IranPesticide residuesInformation · serious
23 Sep 2024EUDetection of undeclared food additive sulfer dioxide in rasins from Iran via RomaniaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
3 Sep 2024乾燥いちじく (ドライいちじくCHOPPED (DRIED FIG CHOPPED ))
YAR DIAMOND NUTS CO.
AflatoxinsBorder rejection
14 Aug 2024EUUnlabeled allergen (sulfur dioxide) in raisins from the Islamic Republic of Iran, via GermUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
5 Jul 2024EUChlorpyrifos in raisins from Iran via TürkiyeChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potential risk
12 Jun 2024その他の乾燥果実(MINI CUBE FIG)
CHAHARBAGH FIROUZEAI ARIA GROUP OF ENGINEERS COMPA
AflatoxinsBorder rejection · Destroyed
16 May 2024EUUndeclared allergen (sulphite/sulphur dioxide) in dried apricots from IranUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
16 May 2024EUundeclared allergen sulphur dioxide in dried raisinsUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
29 Apr 2024EUPropiconazole in frozen concentrated orange juice PROPICONAZOLE IN FROZEN CONCENTRATED ORAPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Mar 2024EUPesticides residues in vine leaves from IranPesticide residuesInformation · serious
28 Dec 2023EUPesticide residues in raisins from IranPesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
28 Nov 2023EULack of allergen labeling of sulfur and increased content of sulfur in dried apricots fromUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
14 Apr 2023EUAFLATOSSINE IN PISTACCHI/aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran, via GermanyAflatoxinsAlert · serious
13 Apr 2023EUPesticide residue - diazinon (0,36+/-0,18 mg/kg) in dried mandarines from IranPesticide residuesBorder rejection · not serious
17 Mar 2023EUhigh content of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
17 Feb 2023EUMineral oil in sultana raisins from Iran, packaged in the Czech RepublicProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
28 Dec 2022EUimproper storage (leakage from drums) of tomato paste from IranOtherBorder rejection · undecided
27 Dec 2022EUPesticide residues in dried grapes (sultanas) from IranPesticide residuesAlert · serious
31 Oct 2022EUChlorpyrifos and Thiophanate-methyl in yellow raisins from IranChlorpyrifosInformation · undecided
7 Oct 2022EUForeign bodies (pointed stones and several agglomerates of soil, plant parts, sand or rockForeign bodiesInformation · serious
6 Oct 2022EUHaloxyfop and undeclared sulphite in dried apricots from IranUndeclared allergenBorder rejection · serious
4 Jul 2022EUExceedance of the maximum residue level (MRL) for pesticides: dimethoate, bromopropylate, Pesticide residuesBorder rejection · undecided
21 Jun 2022EUPesticide residues above MRL in raisins from IranPesticide residuesInformation · undecided
8 Jun 2022EUUnauthorized pesticide chlorpyrifos in Malayer Sultanas Normal Berries from IranChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · undecided
7 Jun 2022EUhigh content of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
27 May 2022EUUnauthorized pesticide Chlorpyrifos in Malayer Sultanas Normal Berries from IranChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · undecided
25 Mar 2022EUChlorpyrifos and iprodione in green raisins from IranChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
7 Mar 2022EUaflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from Turkey, origin IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
24 Feb 2022EUAflatoxins in pistachio kernels from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
28 Jan 2022EUAflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchio in guscio da Iran/Aflatoxins beyond thAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
21 Dec 2021EUPropargite (0,19 ± 0,10 mg/kg) in dried apples with skin from IranPesticide residuesBorder rejection · undecided
21 Dec 2021EUEthion (0,87 ± 0,44 mg/kg) in dried tangerines from IranOtherBorder rejection · undecided
21 Dec 2021EUPropiconazole and unauthorised substances chlorpyrifos in dried red oranges from IranChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · undecided
21 Dec 2021EUPropiconazole (2,7 ± 1,4 mg/kg) in dried oranges from IranPesticide residuesBorder rejection · undecided
17 Dec 2021EUAflatoxin above legal limit in shelled pistachios from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
8 Dec 2021EUChlorpyrifos in raisins from IranChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · undecided
29 Nov 2021EUPesticide residues in dates from IranPesticide residuesBorder rejection · no risk
25 Nov 2021EUChlorpyrifos (0,042 +/- 0,021 mg/kg) and propargit (0,54 +/- 0,27 mg/kg) in dried apples fChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · undecided
24 Nov 2021EUpistachios in shells from Iran, via Greece infested with larvae of insectsInsects and pestsBorder rejection · undecided
19 Nov 2021EUPresence of mineral oil in raisinsProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · not serious
3 Nov 2021EUAlti valori di aflatossine in pistacchi sgusciati dall'Iran//High values of Aflatoxins in AflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
12 Oct 2021EUMineral oil in raisins from Iran, packaged in SlovakiaProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · not serious
9 Jul 2021EUChlorpyrifos in raisins from Iran, dispatched from TurkeyChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · undecided
23 Jun 2021EUaflatoxins in pistachio in shell from IranAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
4 Jun 2021EUAFLATOXINS IN PISTACHIOS KERNELS FROM IRANAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
28 Apr 2021EUCarbendazim, Chlorpyrifos and Tetraconazole in dill from IranChlorpyrifosInformation · undecided
20 Apr 2021EUOrganoleptic changes of trufflesOtherBorder rejection · undecided
22 Mar 2021EUPistacchi in guscioOtherBorder rejection · serious
22 Mar 2021EUPistacchi SgusciatiOtherBorder rejection · serious
16 Mar 2021AURaisins
Ratin Khosh Co
Pesticide residues
Carbendazim 0.78 - Exceeds permitted MRL
Border rejection
16 Mar 2021EUPISTACCHI SGUSCIATIOtherBorder rejection · serious
5 Mar 2021EUUndeclared sulphite in green raisinsUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
2 Mar 2021EUPistacchi in guscioOtherBorder rejection · serious
26 Feb 2021EUaflatoxins in pistachios in shellAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
12 Feb 2021EUALLERGENS NOT DECLARED ON THE LABEL (SULPHITES) IN DRIED APPLES FROM IRANUndeclared allergenAlert · serious