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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Switzerland: safety alerts and border rejections

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

Notices, 12 months21prior 12 months: 18
Border rejections, 12 months0refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsUnauthorised novel food or GMO13 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

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

Hazards, last 3 years

Unauthorised novel food or GMO13Foreign bodies6Listeria monocytogenes5Cannabinoids5Additives (unauthorised or over li4Salmonella3Undeclared allergen2Mercury1Process and environmental contamin1Documents and labelling1

Products, last 3 years

Food supplements20Dairy7Cereals and bakery5Feed and pet food4Tea, coffee and cocoa4Fruit and vegetables3Fats and oils2Confectionery and cocoa2Prepared and snack foods1Sauces and seasonings1Beverages1Herbs and spices1

Producers named in border rejections

Fromage Gruyere SA 1

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

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
3 Nov 2026EUEthoxyquin in dried algae for animal feedAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)
29.61 mg/kg - ppm
Alert · potential risk
29 Oct 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in white-mould cheesesListeria monocytogenes
detected (limit na ) /25g
Alert · potentially serious
28 Oct 2026EUListeria monocytogenes in Brie cheese and cheese products based thereonListeria monocytogenesAlert · potentially serious
14 Oct 2026EUIncorrect best before date in prepared dish produced in SwitzerlandOtherInformation · potential risk
6 Oct 2026EUPresence of foreign bodies in butter biscuitsForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
29 Jul 2026EUSalmonella spp. in complete feed from SwitzerlandSalmonellaInformation · potential risk
23 Jul 2026EUTetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unapproved novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oUnauthorised novel food or GMOAlert · potentially serious
25 Jun 2026EUCannabidiol and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in food supplements from Switzerland, via theCannabinoidsAlert · serious
23 Jun 2026EUPresence of Listeria monocytogenes in BrieListeria monocytogenesAlert · potentially serious
26 May 2026EUSalmonellen in feedSalmonellaInformation · not serious
1 May 2026EUUndeclared allergen mustard in gravyUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
24 Apr 2026EUOverpressure in food supplement jar from SwitzerlandOtherInformation · potential risk
16 Apr 2026EUNovel Food Rhodiola rosea L. and Ophiocordyceps sinensis in cocoa and coffee preparationsUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
16 Mar 2026EUMercury in food supplement from SwitzerlandMercuryAlert · serious
16 Feb 2026EUstx1 and stx2 in soft goat's cheese made from raw milkOtherInformation · potentially serious
12 Feb 2026EUAlérgenos no declarados en el etiquetado (falta de idioma en español) en barra de chocolatUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
16 Jan 2026EUrecall of infant formulae produced in Switzerland, possibly contaminated with cereulideOtherAlert · potentially serious
9 Jan 2026EUcereulide in LC-PUFA oil, used in infant formulaOtherAlert · potentially serious
9 Jan 2026EUrecall of infant formulae produced in Switzerland, possibly contaminated with cereulideOtherAlert · potentially serious
25 Nov 2025EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient Leontopodium alpinum in food supplement from SwitzerlanUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
20 Nov 2025EUUnapproved novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in oil from SwitzerlandUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
29 Oct 2025EUExcess aloe emodin in fermented plumsOtherAlert · serious
9 Sep 2025EUUnauthorized novel food (CBD) in Gummies from Switzerland, via Czech RepublicUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
21 Aug 2025EUAcrylamide in puffed wheat from SwitzerlandProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
19 Aug 2025EUAcerola extract placed on the market as flavouring substances, from SwitzerlandOtherInformation · not serious
28 Jul 2025EUMouse droppings in bio flakes from SwitzerlandOtherInformation · potential risk
24 Jul 2025EULabelling deficiencies and high aluminium content in a food supplement from SwitzerlandDocuments and labellingInformation · potentially serious
23 Jul 2025EUSalmonella in onion sprouts // Salmonella in seeds for onion sproutsSalmonellaAlert · serious
18 Jul 2025EUPresence of unauthorised substance tadalafil in food supplementAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
10 Jul 2025EUundesirable substance in a complementary feedOtherInformation · not serious
8 May 2025EUListeria monocytogenes in raclette cheeseListeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
6 May 2025EUCBD/THC syrupCannabinoidsAlert · serious
5 May 2025EUDried hemp flowers from SwitzerlandCannabinoidsBorder rejection · potentially serious
20 Mar 2025EUUnauthorized novel food Artemisia annua in food supplement from SwitzerlandUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
14 Mar 2025EUPresence of Garcinia cambogia in a dietary supplementOtherAlert · potentially serious
14 Mar 2025EUmetal pieces in biscuitsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
16 Jan 2025AUTete de Moine
Fromage Gruyere SA
Listeria monocytogenes
Detected/125g
Border rejection
23 Dec 2024EUUnauthorized novel food ingredient Clitoria ternatea in blue butterfly pea latteUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potentially serious
4 Dec 2024EUMycotoxins in oat fruit bars from Switzerland, via AustriaOtherAlert · potentially serious
19 Jul 2024EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient serratiopeptidase in food supplement from Switzerland oUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
17 Jul 2024EUpiece of plastic in mozarella tagliatelleForeign bodiesAlert · serious
6 Jun 2024EUNuevo ingrediente alimentario no autorizado (Cannabidiol-CBD) en aceite procedente de SuizUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
7 May 2024EUNovel food 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) in food supplements from SwitzerlandUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
8 Mar 2024EUForeign body (metal wire) in organic cheese from SwitzerlandForeign bodiesAlert · serious
8 Feb 2024EUTetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBDUnauthorised novel food or GMOAlert · potentially serious
24 Jan 2024EUTetrahydrocannabinol and unauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol in food supplementUnauthorised novel food or GMOAlert · serious
16 Jan 2024EUUnauthorized use of food additive Titanium dioxide (2mg/kg) in food supplement Ocuval StroAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
15 Jan 2024EUForeign bodies (black plastic) in frozen raspberries and mixed berries from SwitzerlandForeign bodiesAlert · serious
15 Jan 2024EUPlastic in chocolate bar from SwitzerlandForeign bodiesAlert · serious
5 Jan 2024EUSustancia no autorizada (Yohimbina) en complemento alimenticio procedente de Suiza //UnautAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
24 Nov 2023EUTetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBDUnauthorised novel food or GMOAlert · serious
20 Nov 2023EUCBD products (2/2) found during investigation in relation with AA23.1971CannabinoidsInformation · potentially serious
20 Nov 2023EUCBD products (1/2) found during investigation in relation with AA23.1971CannabinoidsInformation · potential risk
18 Oct 2023EUCBD oil containing Delta 9 THCCannabinoidsAlert · serious
10 Oct 2023EUTetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in honUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potentially serious
19 Sep 2023EUStaphylococcal enterotoxin in raw milk cheese from SwitzerlandStaphylococcus aureusAlert · serious
14 Aug 2023EUListeria in cheese; Der scharfe Maxx, from Switzerland.Listeria monocytogenesAlert · serious
7 Aug 2023EUNovel food ingredient CBD in CBD oil from SwitzerlandUnauthorised novel food or GMOAlert · serious
20 Jul 2023EUForeign body in yogurt from SwitzerlandForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
14 Jul 2023EUCBD in foodCannabinoidsAlert · serious