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Morocco · 12 Nov 2026

Fruit and vegetables from Morocco: food safety notices

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Hazards

Pesticide residues19Chlorpyrifos15Norovirus5Cadmium4Foreign bodies3Hepatitis A3Undeclared allergen3Lead2Insects and pests2Unauthorised novel food or GMO2Sulphites1Additives (unauthorised or over li1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
25 Sep 2026EUExceedance of the MRL and ARFD for the active substance abamectin in raspberries from MoroPesticide residues
0,21 (limit 0,08) mg/kg - ppm
Information · potentially serious
26 Aug 2026EUSpiroxamine in green beans from Morocco, via SpainPesticide residues
0,045 (limit 0,01) mg/kg - ppm
Information · potential risk
15 Jul 2026EULead in pitted green olives from MoroccoLead
0,239 ± 0,086 mg/kg - ppm
Information · potential risk
12 May 2026EULead pitted green olives from MoroccoLeadInformation · serious
8 Apr 2026EUAvermectin B1a in bell peppers from Morocco, via SpainOtherAlert · serious
5 Feb 2026EUNorovirus on raspberries from MaroccoNorovirusInformation · potentially serious
4 Feb 2026EUPlaguicidas (fenazaquina, formetanato y flonicamida suma) en pimientos picantes procedentePesticide residuesInformation · serious
28 Jan 2026EUPlaguicidas (clorpirifos y ditiocarbamatos) en chirivías procedentes de Marruecos/PesticidChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
22 Dec 2025EUPresencia de cadmio en tomate de Marruecos/ Presence of cadmium in tomatos from MoroccoCadmiumInformation · potential risk
4 Dec 2025EUpimientos fuertes con clorpirifós de origen Marruecos // hot peppers with chlorpyrifos oriChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · potential risk
21 Nov 2025EUChlorfenapyr in Tomatoes from Morocco via ItalyPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
24 Sep 2025EUFlonicamid in peperone corno rosso superiore ai limiti/ exceeding MRL for flonicamid in rePesticide residuesAlert · serious
22 Sep 2025EUPresence of chlorpyrifos-ethyl in whole green olivesChlorpyrifosInformation · potential risk
10 Sep 2025EUforeign object: metal particles in tomatoes from MoroccoForeign bodiesAlert · serious
18 Aug 2025EUAceituna procedentes de Marruecos con presencia de dióxido de azufre y sulfitos, aditivos SulphitesAlert · serious
26 May 2025EUDimethoate in frozen apricots from MoroccoPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
5 May 2025EUHigh Chlorpyrifos and Thiabendazol levels in beef horn peppersChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
2 May 2025EUGlass in blueberries from Morocco, via the NetherlandsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
18 Apr 2025EUStwierdzenie obecności norowirusów w Borówce amerykańskiej /// Detection of norovirus in bNorovirusInformation · potential risk
21 Mar 2025EUAbamectin in paprika from Morocco, via SpainOtherInformation · serious
21 Mar 2025EUPresence of acephate and chlorpyriphos pesticide residues in whole vacuum-packed green oliChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
12 Mar 2025EUCadmio por encima del MLR en pimientos de Marruecos. Cadmium above MRL in peppers from MorPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potential risk
6 Feb 2025EUAbamectin in paprika from Morocco via SpainOtherInformation · serious
9 Jan 2025EUDimethoate detected on clementines from MoroccoPesticide residuesInformation · serious
22 Nov 2024EUExceedance of the molecule lambda-cyhalothrin in round tomatoes from MoroccoPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
9 Oct 2024EUCadmium in rawit red from MoroccoCadmiumAlert · serious
8 Oct 2024EUtoo high content of E 211 - sodium benzoate (1000 mg/kg - ppm) in prepared olives and unauAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
30 Jul 2024EUSalmonella enterica in frozen blackberry from MoroccoSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
30 Apr 2024EUClorpirifos y Fenazaquina en pimientos de Marruecos. Chlorpyrifos and Fenazaquin on pepperChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · serious
30 Apr 2024EUClorpirifos y Fenazaquina en pimientos de Marruecos. Chlorpyrifos and Fenazaquin on pepperChlorpyrifosBorder rejection · serious
18 Apr 2024EUPresencia del virus Hepatitis A en fresas de Marruecos. Presence of Hepatitis A virus in Hepatitis AInformation · serious
5 Apr 2024EUResiduos de clorpirifos por encima del LMR en melón de Marruecos. Unauthorized Pesticide rChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
15 Mar 2024EUPresence of Hepatitis A virus in strawberries from Morocco // Presencia de Virus de HepatiHepatitis AAlert · potentially serious
4 Mar 2024EUPresencia de Hepatitis A en fresas de Marruecos. Presence of Hepatitis A in strawberries fHepatitis AInformation · serious
14 Feb 2024EUPresencia de Norovirus genotipo II en fresas de Marruecos. Presence of Norovirus genotype NorovirusInformation · potentially serious
12 Feb 2024EUUtilisation non autorisée et non déclarée de sulfites dans des olives du Maroc / UnauthoriUndeclared allergenBorder rejection · serious
5 Feb 2024EUNorovirus in Frozen Giant American Blueberries from PolandNorovirusAlert · potentially serious
30 Jan 2024EUCadmium in rawit pepper from MoroccoCadmiumAlert · serious
19 Dec 2023EUpresence of thiabendazole in frozen apricot mumpsOtherInformation · not serious
18 Dec 2023EUBORDER CONTROL REJECTION- PIMENTOSOtherBorder rejection · no risk
4 Oct 2023EUAditivos (sulfitos) no declarados ni autorizados para aceitunas de Marruecos. Undeclared sUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
5 Sep 2023EUClorpirifos en aceitunas de mesa de Marruecos/Chlorpyrifos in olives from MoroccoChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
14 Jul 2023EUPlaguicida no autorizado (metomilo) en sandías de Marruecos. Unauthorized pesticide (methoPesticide residuesAlert · serious
16 May 2023EUForeign body (glass) in organic raspberries from Morocco, via the NetherlandsForeign bodiesInformation · serious
28 Apr 2023EUoxamyl (0.072 mg/kg - ppm) in cucumbers from MoroccoPesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
24 Apr 2023EUFluvalinate and indoxacarb in fresh pepper from MorrocoOtherInformation · serious
20 Apr 2023EUPRESENÇA DE RESIDUOS DE PESTICIDAS EM PEPINOS ORIGUINARIOS DO MARROCOSInsects and pestsBorder rejection · potentially serious
27 Mar 2023EUPresence of E.coli STEC in broad beans from MoroccoE. coli (STEC)Alert · serious
23 Mar 2023EUNuevo alimento no autorizada (Muscari comosum) procedente de Marruecos // Unauthorised novUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · undecided
8 Feb 2023EUNuevo alimento no autorizado (Luffa acutangula) procedente de Marruecos // Unauthorised noUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · potential risk
13 Jan 2023EUhigh content of Dimethoat and omethoat in clementinesOtherInformation · not serious
12 Jan 2023EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in herbal tea from MoroccoPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
12 Dec 2022EUCadmium in rawit pepper from MoroccoCadmiumAlert · serious
9 Nov 2022EUExceeding the MRL for pesticide residues - chlorate in frozen strawberries from MoroccoPesticide residuesBorder rejection · undecided
28 Feb 2022EUChlorpyrofos in oranges from MarokkoOtherInformation · serious
22 Dec 2021EUOxamyl in beansPesticide residuesInformation · serious
21 Dec 2021EUunauthorised substances omethoate and dimethoate in pomegranates from MoroccoPesticide residuesInformation · undecided
14 Dec 2021EUExceedance of the MRL for cyantraniliprol in raspberries from Morocco.Pesticide residuesInformation · no risk
14 Dec 2021EUOxamyl in beans from Morocco, via SpainPesticide residuesInformation · serious
3 Dec 2021EUResiduos de plaguicida autorizado (oxamil) en pepinos de Marruecos.Pesticide residues of oPesticide residuesInformation · serious
10 Nov 2021EUImazalil in oranges from MoroccoPesticide residuesInformation · serious
23 Aug 2021EUChlorpyrifos in oranges from MaroccoChlorpyrifosAlert · undecided
17 Aug 2021EUChlorpyrifos-ethyl in oranges from EgypsChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
27 Jul 2021EUunauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in oranges from Morocco, via NetherlandsChlorpyrifosInformation · undecided
8 Jul 2021EUHygienic-sanitary deficiencies – oranges - from MoroccoOtherBorder rejection · not serious
23 Jun 2021EUspoilage of maize cobs from Morocco infested with mouldsInsects and pestsBorder rejection · not serious
21 Jun 2021EUChloorpyrifos-ethyl on Oranges from MoroccoOtherAlert · undecided
7 Jun 2021EUChlorpyrifos in organic avocado from MoroccoChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
1 Jun 2021EUExceeded maximum levels of plant protection products in peppers from MoroccoOtherInformation · undecided
25 May 2021EUExceed Chlorpyrifos in oranges from MoroccoChlorpyrifosInformation · undecided
16 Apr 2021EUPenconazole in runner beans (green beans) from Morocco, via ItalyPesticide residuesInformation · undecided
7 Apr 2021EUClofentezine and methomyl in fresh pepper from MorrocoOtherInformation · serious
16 Dec 2020EUNorovirus GI in raspberriesNorovirusAlert · undecided
4 Dec 2020EUMethiocarb in roter Spitzpaprika aus Marokko /// Methiocarb in red peppers from MoroccoOtherInformation · serious
31 Mar 2020EUDetection of "methyl thiophanate" residues in bunch cocktail tomatoesOtherAlert · serious
4 Mar 2020EUChlorpyrifos in clementines from MoroccoChlorpyrifosInformation · undecided
17 Feb 2020EUUndeclared and not allowed sulphites in the specific category of foodUndeclared allergenBorder rejection · serious