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Türkiye · 12 Nov 2026

Confectionery and cocoa from Türkiye: food safety notices

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Hazards

Additives (unauthorised or over li15Salmonella15Ethylene oxide14Undeclared allergen9Process and environmental contamin5Foreign bodies5Aflatoxins3Colours2Composition (nutrients and actives2Documents and labelling2Unauthorised novel food or GMO1E. coli1

Producers named

ETI GIDA SANAYI VE TICARET A.S., 2DOGANLAR GIDA TUR. INS. IML. SAN VE TIC. 1

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

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
19 Aug 2026EUNovel food Senna alexandrina Mill. in confectionery from Türkiye, via GermanyUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potentially serious
19 Aug 2026キャンディー類(WATERMELON SLICES(SWEET))
DOGANLAR GIDA TUR. INS. IML. SAN VE TIC. LTD STI
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
13 Feb 2026EUUnauthorised additive titanium dioxide in the jelly sweets from Turkey via UKAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potentially serious
19 Dec 2025EUUnauthorised Titanium Dioxide in confectionary productsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potentially serious
26 Nov 2025EUUnauthorised titanium dioxide colour in confectionary product//Colorante dióxido de titaniColoursBorder rejection · potentially serious
22 Oct 2025EU3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) in confectionery from Turkey, via GermanyProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
3 Oct 2025EUforeign object: metal wire in a chocolate bar, from Turkiye via GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
1 Oct 2025EUIncorrect labeling allergen in confectionary from TurkeyUndeclared allergenInformation · potentially serious
18 Sep 2025ケーキ類(Eti Topkek with Fruits Small Cake)
ETI GIDA SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.,
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
18 Sep 2025ケーキ類(Eti Topkek Cocoa and Coconut)
ETI GIDA SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.,
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · Destroyed
3 Sep 2025EUHigh content of enterobacteria and mould, detection of Escherichia coli and undeclared colE. coliInformation · potentially serious
25 Aug 2025EU3-MCPD fatty acid esters and glycidyl fatty acid esters in sweets from TurkeyProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
14 Aug 2025EUUndeclared allergens (peanut, cashew nut) in chocolate from TürkiyeUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
9 Jul 2025EUSalmonella in halva from TürkiyeSalmonellaInformation · serious
11 Jun 2025EUToo high content of Ponceau 4R in Turkish dessert via GermanyComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · potentially serious
27 May 2025EUAllergen sulfite not labeled/incorrectly labeled in mixed nuts and dried fruits from TürkiUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
16 May 2025EUSalmonella Othmarschen in vanilla-flavored helva from Türkiye, via BelgiumSalmonellaAlert · serious
7 May 2025EUAflatoxins in cream-filled waffles from GermanyAflatoxinsInformation · potential risk
21 Mar 2025EUSildenafil in chocolate from TurkeyUndeclared drugsBorder rejection · serious
18 Mar 2025EUUndeclared/mislabeled allergen (pistachio) in confectionery from TürkiyeUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
27 Feb 2025EUUnauthorised food additive E107 in the product Rachatlukum with lemon juice from Turkey //Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
25 Feb 2025EUUndeclared/mislabeled allergen (sesame) in chocolate from TürkiyeUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
21 Feb 2025EUUndeclared allergen sesame in Dubai chocolate from TurkeyUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
19 Feb 2025EUExcessive acrylamide levels found in biscuits from TurkeyProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
18 Nov 2024EUCarrageenan (E 407), not allowed in jelly sweets from TürkiyeOtherInformation · potentially serious
30 Oct 2024EUPresence of additives E124 and E102 in sugar-coated chickpeas from Belgium.Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
25 Oct 2024EUSalmonella Colindale in sesame paste from TürkiyeSalmonellaAlert · serious
11 Oct 2024EUTitanium dioxide in fondant mass from Türkiye, via BelgiumOtherInformation · potentially serious
12 Sep 2024EUStwierdzono na etykiecie produktu (ciastka z kokosowym nadzieniem w polewie czekoladowej zAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
30 Aug 2024EUSalmonella Telelkebir in halva from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
28 Mar 2024EUTitanium dioxide in chewing gum from TurkeyOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
22 Feb 2024EUHigh acrylamide content in biscuits from TurkeyProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
16 Feb 2024EUPossible Piece of Glass in The Natural Confectionery Company Fruit Smoothie Jellies from TForeign bodiesInformation · serious
24 Jan 2024EUSalmonella spp. in sesame halva from PolandSalmonellaAlert · serious
17 Nov 2023EUpotential suffocation risk due to removabel part in rolling candyOtherAlert · potentially serious
9 Oct 2023EUUnauthorized use of E171 in confectionary from TurkeyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · serious
7 Sep 2023EUHigh content of E155 (brown HT) in caramel cream filling from TürkiyeOtherBorder rejection · not serious
3 Aug 2023EUHigh content of E 124 (Ponceau 4R, Cochinal Red A) in candies from TurkeyOtherBorder rejection · not serious
3 Aug 2023EUUnauthorised use of titanium dioxide (E171) in confectionery from TürkiyeAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potentially serious
31 Jul 2023EUUnauthorized carrageenan (E 407) in jelly mini-cups from Türkiye, via the NetherlandsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
2 Jun 2023EUSalmonella spp. in helva from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
25 May 2023EUSalmonella Mbandaka in Helva with vanilla flavor from TürkiyeSalmonellaAlert · serious
1 Mar 2023EUAflatoxin B1 in Halva from TürkiyeAflatoxinsBorder rejection · serious
8 Dec 2022EUundeclared colour E 102 - tartrazine, colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A and coloUndeclared allergenInformation · not serious
25 Nov 2022EUAflatoxins in halva with pistachios from TürkiyeAflatoxinsAlert · serious
9 Nov 2022EUSalmonella spp. in confectionery from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
28 Oct 2022EUSalmonella spp. in halva from TurkeySalmonellaInformation · serious
10 Oct 2022EUUnauthorised additive titanium dioxide (E 171) in confectionery from TurkeyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · undecided
26 Sep 2022EUToo high content of fumaric acid in gummy bears from TurkeyComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · not serious
14 Sep 2022EUSalmonella spp. in vanilla-flavoured halva from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
14 Sep 2022EU3-MCPD and glycidyl esters in strawberry flavour coated marshmallow biscuits from TurkeyProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
2 Sep 2022EUSalmonella in tahini halva with pistacia from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
29 Aug 2022EUSalmonella spp. in tahini halva with cocoa from TürkiyeSalmonellaAlert · serious
3 Aug 2022EUSalmonella group C in tahini halva from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
28 Mar 2022EUEthylene oxide in the ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
18 Mar 2022EUPresence of ethylene oxide in ice cream from France, with raw material from TürkiyeEthylene oxideAlert · serious
3 Feb 2022EUPresence of ethylene oxide in PEDONE brand ice cream made from Lygomme (locust bean gum)Ethylene oxideAlert · serious
3 Feb 2022EUPresence of ethylene oxide in the ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
27 Jan 2022EUEthylene oxide in ice cream made from locust bean gumEthylene oxideAlert · serious
6 Dec 2021EUHigh content of E 124 (Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A) and insufficient labelling in lollipopDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · not serious
8 Oct 2021EUSalmonella spp. in halva with pistachios from TurkeySalmonellaAlert · serious
13 Aug 2021EUPrezenta oxid de etilena in ingredient utilizat pentru inghetata /// The presence of ethylEthylene oxideAlert · serious
13 Aug 2021EUethylene oxide exceeding MRL in additive used in ice creams from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
12 Aug 2021EUPresence of ETO in additiveAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
10 Aug 2021EUEthylene oxide in ice cream and sorbet from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · undecided
3 Aug 2021EUPrezenta oxid de etilena in ingredient utilizat pentru inghetata /// The presence of ethylEthylene oxideAlert · serious
2 Aug 2021EUEthylene oxide in stabiliser used in ice cream from FranceEthylene oxideAlert · serious
2 Aug 2021EUethylene oxide in the ingredient used for ice creamEthylene oxideAlert · serious
29 Jul 2021EUEthylene oxide in soft ice cream from SloveniaEthylene oxideAlert · serious
28 Jul 2021EUrecall of ice cream from France, containing locust bean gum from Turkey, contaminated withEthylene oxideAlert · serious
23 Jun 2021EUFragments of metal in confectionery from TurkeyForeign bodiesInformation · not serious
8 Jun 2021EUethylene oxide in Lygomme FM 4605 stabilizer from Turkey used in ice cream made in SpainEthylene oxideAlert · undecided
1 Jun 2021EUSuffocation risk as a result of the consumption of E 407 - unauthorized additive in mini jAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · serious
28 Apr 2021AUHalvah with Cocoa
Tunas Gida Paz San Tic Ltd
Salmonella
Detected /125g
Border rejection
19 Mar 2021EUMetallbitar i fruktkarameller från Turkiet, via SverigeForeign bodiesAlert · serious
8 Jan 2021EUUndeclared allergen peanut in confectionery from TurkeyUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
21 Oct 2020EUForeign bodies in baked goods from TurkeyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
19 Aug 2020EUunauthorized additiveAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
20 Apr 2020EUWheatflour not mentioned on the label for pastries (kadayif) and presence of non authoriseDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
8 Apr 2020EUundeclared sulphur dioxide in Lidl Alesto Fruit and Nut BarUndeclared allergenAlert · serious