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Türkiye · 12 Nov 2026

Herbs and spices from Türkiye: food safety notices

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Hazards

Plant and marine toxins102Salmonella21Colours16Chlorpyrifos11Aflatoxins9Pesticide residues9Ethylene oxide8Undeclared allergen5Additives (unauthorised or over li3Ochratoxin A3Bacillus cereus2Process and environmental contamin2

Producers named

YONCA GIDA ISLETMELERI IC VE DIS A.S. 2Riyaz Baharat Ltd Sirketi 1METROPOLITAN GROUP GIDA SANAYI VE TICARE 1

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

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
20 Oct 2026EUUnauthorised dyes Sudan I and Sudan IV in sumac from TurkeyColours
534,5 +/- 267,2 µg/kg - ppb
Alert · serious
25 Sep 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin powder from TurkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
4 Sep 2026EUElevated Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Dried Oregano from IndiaPlant and marine toxins
1571 +/- 173 (limit 1000) µg/kg - ppb
Border rejection · potential risk
3 Jul 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin ground from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
2 Jul 2026EUUnlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergen (peanut) in Thyme spice blend from Türkiye, via theUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
28 May 2026EUAflatoxins and ochratoxin A in paprika spice mix from TürkiyeAflatoxinsInformation · serious
7 May 2026AUPaprika powder
Riyaz Baharat Ltd Sirketi
Salmonella
Detected/ 125g
Border rejection
5 May 2026EUAflatoxins and ochratoxin A in cayenne pepper from TurkeyAflatoxinsInformation · serious
15 Apr 2026EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in oreganoPlant and marine toxinsInformation · serious
5 Feb 2026EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano (kekik) from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
29 Dec 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloides in dried oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
18 Nov 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from TurkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
5 Nov 2025EUSIBUTRAMINA IN BUSTINE DI TE MONODOSE / Sibutramin in single-dose tea packs from TürkiyeOtherBorder rejection · potentially serious
24 Oct 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsInformation · not serious
17 Oct 2025EUHigh levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in oreganoPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potentially serious
8 Oct 2025EUPyrrolizidin alkaloids in dried oregano from TurkeyOtherInformation · serious
22 Sep 2025EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from TurkeyPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
18 Sep 2025漬け物:酢漬け野菜(PICKLED CAYENNE PEPPER, PET BOTTLE)
YONCA GIDA ISLETMELERI IC VE DIS A.S.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
18 Sep 2025漬け物:酢漬け野菜(SLICED JALAPENOS PEPPER, PET BOTTLE)
YONCA GIDA ISLETMELERI IC VE DIS A.S.
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection
4 Sep 2025EUBorder rejection of ground cumin from Turkey due to unsatisfactory documentationDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
5 Aug 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
1 Aug 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloid above LM Reg.2023/915 in oreganoPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
30 Jul 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloid over LM in Dried oregano from TurkeyPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
25 Jun 2025EUChlorpyrifos in rubbed mint from TurkeyChlorpyrifosAlert · serious
23 Jun 2025EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried sage from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsInformation · potentially serious
19 Jun 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids above MRL in dried Oregano from TürkyiePesticide residuesBorder rejection · serious
12 Jun 2025EUBacillus cereus in ground gingerBacillus cereusInformation · potentially serious
30 May 2025EUOchratoxin in organic licorice root powder from TürkiyeOchratoxin AAlert · serious
23 May 2025EUDepasire LMA alcaloizi pirolizidinici in produsul Oregano maruntit origine Turcia si deficPesticide residuesAlert · potentially serious
2 May 2025EUMOSH/MOAH in ground cumin from Germany, produced in TurkeyProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · not serious
25 Apr 2025EUSalmonella spp. in dried mint from TurkeySalmonellaInformation · potentially serious
22 Apr 2025EUundeclared allergen celery in dried parsleyUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
15 Apr 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from Türkiye.Plant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
7 Apr 2025EUSalmonella spp. in dried rosemarySalmonellaInformation · serious
28 Mar 2025EUStwierdzenie przekroczenia NDP alkaloidów pirolizydynowych w suszonym oregano //MRL exceedPesticide residuesInformation · potential risk
12 Mar 2025EUExceeding the MRL for the sum of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin seeds from Turkey, via BPesticide residuesInformation · potentially serious
7 Mar 2025EUPyrrolizidin alcaloids in dried oregano from TurkeyOtherAlert · potential risk
4 Mar 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from Türkiye.Plant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
4 Mar 2025EUUndeclared gluten in ground cumin from TürkiyeUndeclared allergenInformation · potentially serious
18 Feb 2025EUundeclared allergen gluten in spice mix from the Netherlands, with raw material from TürkiUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
10 Feb 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from Türkiye.Plant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
5 Feb 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in grounded cumin from Türkiye.Plant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
31 Jan 2025EUEthylene oxide in ground white pepperEthylene oxideInformation · potentially serious
24 Jan 2025EUEthylene oxide in ground cardamomEthylene oxideInformation · potentially serious
20 Jan 2025EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsInformation · serious
13 Jan 2025EUUnauthorised substance ethylene oxide (sum of 2-chloroethanol and ethylene oxide, expresseEthylene oxideInformation · serious
9 Dec 2024EUSalmonella sp. in cumin from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
3 Dec 2024EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano from Türkiye, via LatviaPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
27 Nov 2024EUHigh Level of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PZA) (2449.4 ug/kg) in Ground CuminPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · potential risk
18 Nov 2024EUprzekroczenie najwyższego dopuszczalnego poziomu sumy alkaloidów pirolizydynowych w oreganPesticide residuesInformation · not serious
28 Oct 2024EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cumin from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
16 Oct 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin originary from Turkiye / Alcaloidi pirrolizidinici in cumPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
10 Oct 2024EUpyrrolizidine alkaloids in sage from TurkeyPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potentially serious
2 Oct 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in black cumin from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
30 Sep 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano from TurkeyPlant and marine toxinsInformation · serious
25 Sep 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
16 Sep 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in grounded cumin from Türkiye.Plant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · potentially serious
6 Sep 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano from Turkey, via LatviaPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potential risk
4 Sep 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsInformation · potentially serious
8 Aug 2024EUUnauthorized additives Sudan I and Sudan IV in curry powder from TürkiyeColoursInformation · potentially serious
7 Aug 2024EUAflatoxin B1 in spice mixture from TürkiyeAflatoxinsAlert · serious
22 Jul 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
15 Jul 2024AUGROUNDED HOT PEPPER
METROPOLITAN GROUP GIDA SANAYI VE TICARET LTD STI
Salmonella
Detected/125g
Border rejection
12 Jul 2024EUUnauthorized color Sudan I in curry from TürkiyeColoursInformation · serious
8 Jul 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
25 Jun 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
6 Jun 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin from TurkeyPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
6 Jun 2024EUBenzo(a)pyrene and unauthorized substance anthraquinone in black pepper from TürkiyePesticide residuesAlert · potentially serious
5 Jun 2024EUElevated Levels of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Oregano from TurkeyPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
23 May 2024EUSalmonella Abony and Montevideo in spices from TürkiyeSalmonellaBorder rejection · serious
22 May 2024EUPlastic particles in the salt - salt grinderForeign bodiesInformation · not serious
22 May 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin from TurkeyPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
9 May 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloid in dried oreganoPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
7 May 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground oreganoPlant and marine toxinsAlert · serious
29 Apr 2024EUSum of Pyrrolizidine alkaloids and Sum of all positive Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin pPlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
17 Apr 2024EUSalmonella contaminated laurel leaves powder from Turkey via PolandSalmonellaAlert · serious
11 Apr 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oregano from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
11 Apr 2024EUPyrrolizidine Alkaloid in cumin seeds from TürkiyePlant and marine toxinsBorder rejection · serious
28 Mar 2024EUPyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried oreganoPlant and marine toxinsInformation · serious
26 Mar 2024EUPyrrolizidine Alkaloids in OreganoPlant and marine toxinsInformation · potentially serious