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Syria · 12 Nov 2026

Herbs and spices from Syria: food safety notices

Notices, all years21since 20 Jan 2020
Last 12 months5
Latest13 Oct 2026EU (RASFF)

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Hazards

Plant and marine toxins5Chlorpyrifos4Salmonella4Aflatoxins2Colours2Undeclared allergen1Pesticide residues1

Producers named

Azad Shikhou 1

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

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
13 Oct 2026EUTropane alkaloids in dried mint from the Syrian Arab Republic, via the NetherlandsPlant and marine toxins
55,6 ± 16,7 (limit 25) µg/kg - ppb
Alert · serious
9 Oct 2026EUPesticide residue in dried mint from SyriaChlorpyrifos
0.21 (limit 0.07) mg/kg - ppm
Information · serious
2 Sep 2026EUSalmonella Give in spice mix from the Syrian Arab RepublicSalmonella
detected /25g
Alert · serious
8 May 2026AUSweet paprika
Azad Shikhou
Salmonella
Detected/ 125g
Border rejection
24 Apr 2026EUAflatoxins in red chili powder from SyriaAflatoxinsInformation · serious
15 Oct 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin seed from SyriaPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
2 Jun 2025EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin powderPlant and marine toxinsInformation · not serious
26 Mar 2025EUPyrrizidinalcaloids in CuminOtherInformation · serious
7 Mar 2025EUUnauthorised additives Sudan I, II, III and IV in red pepper powder from SyriaColoursInformation · potentially serious
18 Sep 2024EUChlorpyrifos in Cumin fine from SyriaChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
19 Jul 2024EUunauthorised substance chlorpyrifos in dried mint from Syria, dispatched from LebanonChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
28 Jun 2024EUAllergens peanut and soya not declared in thyme spice preparation from SyriaUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
19 Apr 2024EUUnauthorised food additives Sudan I and Sudan IV and/or Sudan Red B in cheddar cheese powdColoursInformation · serious
8 Dec 2023EUUnauthorized substance chlorpyrifos in turmeric from SyriaChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
2 May 2023EURESIDUES OF UNAUTHORISED PESTICIDE IN GRINDED CUMIN FROM SYRIA VIA LEBANONPesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
21 Apr 2023EUunfavorable identity check in spices from SyriaOtherBorder rejection · not serious
3 Feb 2023EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cumin from SyriaPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
30 Dec 2022EUSalmonella spp in anise seeds from SyriaSalmonellaInformation · serious
27 Apr 2022EUAflatoxins in ground ginger from SyriaAflatoxinsInformation · serious
19 Aug 2020EUHoher Pyrrolizidinalkaloidgehalt in Cumin aus der Arabischen Republik Syrien via ÖsterreicPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
20 Jan 2020EUSalmonella in cumin seeds from SyriaSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious