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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Latvia: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months15prior 12 months: 18
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsListeria monocytogenes13 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
01235NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2023: 3EU (RASFF), May 2023: 4Australia, May 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2023: 2NovAustralia, Feb 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 2EU (RASFF), May 2024: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2024: 1EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2024: 2EU (RASFF), Oct 2024: 5EU (RASFF), Nov 2024: 2NovEU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Apr 2025: 1EU (RASFF), May 2025: 4Australia, May 2025: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Sep 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 3NovEU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Mar 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Apr 2026: 2EU (RASFF), May 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Listeria monocytogenes13Salmonella9Undeclared allergen5Ochratoxin A3Foreign bodies3Unauthorised novel food or GMO2Colours2Parasites1Cannabinoids1Mould1Pesticide residues1Veterinary drug residues1

Products, last 3 years

Fish12Meat8Food supplements5Poultry meat5Cereals and bakery4Prepared and snack foods2Feed and pet food2Tea, coffee and cocoa1Fruit and vegetables1Food contact materials1Nuts and seeds1Herbs and spices1

Producers named in border rejections

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
2 Nov 2026EUPresence of Anisakis sp. in sterilised canned mackerel in tomato sauce “Kaija”Parasites
Upon examination of 3 packages, 4–21 specimens of Anisakis s
Information · not serious
30 Sep 2026EUL. monocytogenes detected in smoked mackerel pieces from LatviaOtherInformation · not serious
25 Aug 2026EUOchratoxin A detected in raw material used for oat chips productionOchratoxin AInformation · potential risk
30 Jul 2026EUStwierdzenie w produkcie zakupionym z Łotwy niedozwolonego składnika: glistnik jaskółcze zOtherInformation · potential risk
15 Jul 2026EUOchratoxin A in organic pea flour from LatviaOchratoxin AAlert · potentially serious
1 Jul 2026EUPork DNA in beef trimming from LatviaOtherInformation · potential risk
26 Jun 2026EUSalmonella spp. in pepperment tea from LatviaSalmonellaInformation · not serious
28 May 2026EUUnauthorised Novel Food Tri-Creatine Malate in food supplementUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
22 Apr 2026EUundeclared allergen gluten in a protein bar, from LatviaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
21 Apr 2026EUUnauthorised novel food ingredients - various organ peptides in food supplements from LatvUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
26 Mar 2026EUProducts placed on the market were identified for which production is not traceable, and wOtherInformation · not serious
27 Jan 2026EUExceeded amount of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalent in the dietary supplemCannabinoidsInformation · not serious
27 Nov 2025EUUndeclared soya in canned chicken meat from LatviaUndeclared allergenAlert · potentially serious
17 Nov 2025EUMould growth/ abnormal taste and smell found on mini oat balls from LatviaMouldInformation · not serious
13 Nov 2025EUForeign bodies (plastic parts) in cold-smoked sausage from EstoniaForeign bodiesAlert · serious
31 Oct 2025EUExcessive amounts of the pesticides captan and acetamiprid in raisins from LatviaPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
22 Sep 2025EUSalmonella Brandenburg in fresh beef from LatviaSalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
24 Jul 2025EUDetection of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked chicken thighsListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
2 Jul 2025EUOchratoxin A (24,00+-8 μg/kg) in raisins from UzbekistanOchratoxin AInformation · potentially serious
24 Jun 2025EUSalmonella Derby in beef from Latvia via EstoniaSalmonellaAlert · serious
12 Jun 2025EUUndeclared allergen (milk protein) in strawberry oat cookies from Latvia.Undeclared allergenAlert · serious
22 May 2025EUL. monocytogenes in lightly salted mackerel fillets from LatviaOtherInformation · serious
15 May 2025AUHalibut - cold smoked
Auriba
Listeria monocytogenes
Detected/125g
Border rejection
12 May 2025EUForeign body (fish bones) in vegetable puree with salmonForeign bodiesAlert · potentially serious
12 May 2025EUPresence of an unauthorised colour (Ponceau SX,Scarlet GN) E-125 in cold smoked sausageColoursInformation · potential risk
2 May 2025EUHot air fryer baking pan made of silicone does not meet the requirementsOtherInformation · not serious
2 Apr 2025EUSalmonella spp. in Mix salad/smoothies 500 g from LatviaSalmonellaAlert · serious
24 Mar 2025EUForeign bodies (metall) in caraway from Latvia, via AustriaForeign bodiesAlert · serious
19 Mar 2025EUSalmonella Derby in fish meal from LatviaSalmonellaInformation · not serious
4 Mar 2025EUToo high iron content in food for infants and childrenOtherInformation · potential risk
10 Jan 2025EURisk of explosion of beercans from LetlandOtherAlert · serious
29 Nov 2024EUUndeclared sesame seeds in cookies from LatviaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
21 Nov 2024EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in cold smoked fish from Latvia.Listeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
30 Oct 2024EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in salted trout fillet sliced from LatviaListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
23 Oct 2024EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in meat product from LatviaListeria monocytogenesInformation · potentially serious
16 Oct 2024EUL. monocytogenes in cold smoked mackerel pieces.from LatviaOtherInformation · potential risk
15 Oct 2024EUListeria in surimi with unknown originListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
8 Oct 2024EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked sausage from LatviaListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
5 Sep 2024EUToo high content of colour E 110 in sweet popcorn from LatviaColoursInformation · potentially serious
4 Sep 2024EUListeria monocytogenes in fish productListeria monocytogenesAlert · potentially serious
28 Aug 2024EUListeria monocytogenes in fish productListeria monocytogenesAlert · potentially serious
19 Aug 2024EUListeria monocytogenes in fish productListeria monocytogenesAlert · potentially serious
5 Jul 2024EUPrezenta Salmonella spp in mangime complementare per pesci, origine Letonia/The presence oSalmonellaInformation · not serious
18 Jun 2024EUSalmonella Mbandaka in chilled Chicken drumsticks from LatviaSalmonellaInformation · not serious
7 Jun 2024EUSalmonella spp. in frozen chicken burger from LatviaSalmonellaAlert · serious
2 May 2024EUNo allergens specified in organic baby puree from LatviaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
25 Mar 2024EUSalmonella spp. (in 4 out of 5 samples) in frozen dumplings from LatviaSalmonellaAlert · serious
5 Mar 2024EUVoluntary withdrawal of cattle meat from Latvia for possible antibiotic residueVeterinary drug residuesInformation · potential risk
21 Feb 2024AUHalibut – cold smoked
Auriba
Listeria monocytogenes
Detected /125g
Border rejection
1 Feb 2024AUHerring fillets in oil
Auriba
Listeria monocytogenes
Detected /125g
Border rejection
1 Feb 2024AUCold smoked mackerel
Auriba
Listeria monocytogenes
Detected /125g
Border rejection
21 Sep 2023EUForeign body in Chicken thigs with back bone from LatviaForeign bodiesInformation · no risk
4 Sep 2023EUOchratoxin A in organic rye flakes from LatviaOchratoxin AInformation · not serious
28 Aug 2023EUProhibited feed additive ethoxyquin (E324) in protein concentrate from LatviaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
21 Aug 2023EURuminant DNA in protein concentrate for compound feed for pigs from LatviaOtherInformation · not serious
2 Jun 2023EUForeign body (piece of plastic) in chicken thigh meat without skinForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
22 May 2023EUcyclo-di-BADGE in sprats in oil from LatviaOtherInformation · potentially serious
17 May 2023EUA metal foreign body in a chilled boneless pork shoulder from LatviaForeign bodiesInformation · serious
15 May 2023EUPig DNA in canned beef ham from LatviaOtherInformation · not serious
10 May 2023AUSalmon jerky
Sia Royal Nordic
Listeria monocytogenes
Detected /125g
Border rejection