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South Korea · 12 Nov 2026

Fruit and vegetables from South Korea: food safety notices

Notices, all years23since 28 Apr 2020
Last 12 months6
Latest3 Jul 2026Japan

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Hazards

Excess iodine6Documents and labelling2Additives (unauthorised or over li2Plant and marine toxins2Undeclared allergen1Norovirus1Pesticide residues1Coliforms1Unauthorised novel food or GMO1Veterinary drug residues1Listeria monocytogenes1Composition (nutrients and actives1

Producers named

DOOSONFOOD CO.,LTD. 3DAEHEUNG CO.,LTD. 1DAESANG DIVES CO. , LTD. 1AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION NATURAL COOK CO 1RODEM FOOD CO.,LTD. 1OURHOME CO LTD 1

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

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
3 Jul 2026その他の乾燥果実(なつめの実(DRIED JUJUBE))
DAEHEUNG CO.,LTD.
Documents and labellingBorder rejection · Destroyed
1 Jul 2026USUltimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soyb
JINA F&C
Undeclared allergenRecall · Class II
19 Jun 2026その他の果実の調整品(いちごシロップ STRAWBERRY SYRUP)
DAESANG DIVES CO. , LTD.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
11 May 2026EUNorovirus in nori (roasted seaweed)NorovirusInformation · serious
27 Apr 2026EUpesticides in Korean yuzu imported via the NetherlandsPesticide residuesAlert · serious
10 Mar 2026EUUnauthorised novel food Pteridium aquilinum from Republic of KoreaPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potential risk
17 Oct 2025加熱後摂取冷凍食品(凍結直前加熱):その他の食料品(NOKDU GAMJA JEON(緑豆ジャガイモチヂミ))
AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION NATURAL COOK CO.,LTD
ColiformsBorder rejection
15 May 2025レトルト殺菌食品:豆類の調整品(SHAVED ICE RED BEAN)
RODEM FOOD CO.,LTD.
Documents and labellingBorder rejection
6 Mar 2025EUNon-authorised novel food Raphanus sativus from South KoreaUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
3 Jan 2025EUConsignment Kimchi Skipped veterinary controls in Border Control PostVeterinary drug residuesInformation · not serious
31 Jul 2024レトルト殺菌食品:野菜の調整品(飲むサツマイモ粥)
DOOSONFOOD CO.,LTD.
OtherBorder rejection
31 Jul 2024レトルト殺菌食品:野菜の調整品(飲むかぼちゃ粥)
DOOSONFOOD CO.,LTD.
OtherBorder rejection
31 Jul 2024レトルト殺菌食品:豆類の調整品(飲む黒豆粥)
DOOSONFOOD CO.,LTD.
OtherBorder rejection
1 Jul 2024AUMushroom perilla stew
OURHOME CO LTD
Plant and marine toxins
n/a
Border rejection
14 Dec 2023EUHigh iodine content in roasted seaweed from South Korea, via United KingdomExcess iodineInformation · serious
5 Dec 2023EUHigh iodine content in dried seaweed from South Korea, via the NetherlandsExcess iodineAlert · serious
14 Aug 2023EUHigh iodine content in dried seaweed from the Republic of Korea, via the NetherlandsExcess iodineAlert · serious
21 Jun 2023EUExcessive iodine content and labelling deficiencies in dried seaweed from the Republik of Excess iodineAlert · serious
25 Mar 2022EUListeria monocytogenes in Enoki mushroom from South KoreaListeria monocytogenesInformation · serious
5 Feb 2021EUUnauthorized ingredient Perilla oil in spiced seaweed from the Republic of Korea, via AustAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
23 Nov 2020EUErhöhter Jodgehalt in getrockneten Algen aus der Republik Korea, via Österreich /// High iExcess iodineAlert · serious
20 May 2020EUHigh iodine content in algae from KoreaExcess iodineAlert · serious
28 Apr 2020AUSoymilk
Dr Chung's Food Co Ltd
Composition (nutrients and actives)
Vitamin C Not permitted in this food
Border rejection