rejectwatch

Products · 12 Nov 2026

Alcoholic drinks: food safety alerts and border rejections

Notices, 12 months19all years: 193
Top hazard, 3 yearsUndeclared allergen
Top origin, 3 yearsFrance

Notices per month

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Hazards, 3 years

Undeclared allergen14Additives (unauthorised or over li8Foreign bodies7Documents and labelling4Sulphites4Cannabinoids3Spoilage2Unauthorised novel food or GMO2Colours2Ochratoxin A1Composition (nutrients and actives1Lead1

Countries of origin, 3 years

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Latest notices

DateSourceOriginProductHazardType
9 Nov 2026CA–Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beerForeign bodiesRecall · Class 3
20 Oct 2026EUGreeceMethanol in strawberry spirit from GreeceOtherInformation · not serious
6 Oct 2026EUChilebiały osad w winie z Chile/// white sediment in Chilean wineOtherBorder rejection · serious
4 Sep 2026EUSouth KoreaUnauthorized use of E338 and E516 in BeerAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · potential risk
12 Aug 2026EUNetherlandsGlass fragments in canned beer from the NetherlandsForeign bodiesAlert · serious
22 Jul 2026EUNetherlandsPotential breakage of packagingOtherInformation · potentially serious
14 Jul 2026EUChinaBorder Rejection of Cooking Wine from China due to Unsatisfactory Health CertificateDocuments and labellingBorder rejection · potential risk
26 Jun 2026EUFranceethyl carbamate in eau de vie from FranceOtherAlert · serious
14 May 2026CA–Shaoxing cooking wineUndeclared allergenRecall · Class 1
8 Apr 2026EUUkraineUndeclared sulphites in white wine from UkraineUndeclared allergenInformation · serious
26 Mar 2026EUSpainAllergen Sulfur dioxide sulfites in wine from SpainUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
18 Feb 2026EUFrancerisk of bottle explosion following refermentationOtherAlert · serious
12 Feb 2026EUUkraineUndeclared sulphites in sparkling wine from Ukraine, via PolandUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
6 Feb 2026EUSouth AfricaUnauthorized additives natamycin (E235) on the list of ingredients in spirits from South AAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
22 Dec 2025EURomaniaHigh pressure beer cansOtherInformation · not serious
12 Dec 2025EUUkraineUndeclared sulphites in red wine from UkraineUndeclared allergenInformation · potentially serious
11 Dec 2025UK–Mince Pie Pastry Sour (Beer)
Vault City Brewing
Undeclared allergenAllergy alert
10 Dec 2025EUItalypossible presence of micro glass fragments in bottles from Italy/ possibile presenza di mForeign bodiesAlert · serious
8 Dec 2025USUnited StatesGoldenroot Yuzu Ginger Lemongrass Ginger Beer. 12 oz. (355 ml) UPC 8 50052-32817 7. Kee
Weaver's Brew LLC
OtherRecall · Class II
11 Nov 2025EUCzechiamead with hemp extractCannabinoidsInformation · potential risk
7 Nov 2025EUDenmarkGlas fracments in red wine bottled in DenmarkOtherAlert · serious
6 Nov 2025EUBelgiumMislabeling due to missing alcohol percentage on label of beer from BelgienDocuments and labellingInformation · not serious
5 Nov 2025EUKazakhstanUnauthorized young Siberian red deer antler tincture in vodka from KazakhstanAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
31 Oct 2025EUUkrainePonadnormatywny poziom Ochratoksyny A w w dwóch rodzajach win gronowych z Ukrainy // ExcesOchratoxin ABorder rejection · serious
29 Oct 2025EUFrancepresence of glass in wine bottlesForeign bodiesInformation · serious
24 Oct 2025EUFranceEthylcarbamate in beverage from FranceOtherAlert · serious
24 Oct 2025CA–BeerSpoilageRecall · Class 2
24 Sep 2025EUSouth AfricaElevated benzalkonium chloride (0.35mg/kg) in wine from South AfricaOtherInformation · not serious
24 Sep 2025EUBelgiumPresence of gluten in "gluten free" beer.OtherAlert · serious
24 Sep 2025EUUnited Kingdomconsignment of alcoholic beverage not presented for an official control at the border contOtherInformation · not serious
18 Aug 2025EUKazakhstanUnauthorized producing country - Kazakhstan for Bourbon whiskey, and unauthorized ingredieAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
11 Aug 2025EUNetherlandsNuevo ingrediente no autorizado (CBD) en bebidas alcohólicas procedentes de Países Bajos//CannabinoidsInformation · potential risk
25 Jul 2025EUFranceAlcoholic beverage containing added caffeine – French supplierComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · potential risk
23 Jul 2025EUSpainYeasts in dealcoholised wine from Spanish bottlingOtherAlert · serious
1 Jul 2025EUPolandPiwo Mango Man sort. Lasii Mango Sour Ale” możliwość wystąpienia wtórnej fermentacji powodOtherInformation · serious
30 May 2025EUAustriaAlérgenos no declarados (leche) en licores procedentes de Austria//Undeclared allergen (miUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
23 May 2025EUPortugalExceedance of sulphite in red wine, from PortugalSulphitesInformation · not serious
20 May 2025EUFrancebroken glass in a wine bottleForeign bodiesAlert · serious
2 Apr 2025EUSpainNuevo alimento no autorizado (Perilla) en bebida espirituosa procedente de España // UnautUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
20 Mar 2025EUFrancePresence of sulfites in an alcoholic beverageSulphitesAlert · serious
3 Mar 2025EUBosnia and HerzegovinaHigh content of Sulphur dioxide in black wine from Bosnia and HerzegovinaSulphitesBorder rejection · potential risk
10 Feb 2025EUUnited KingdomUnauthorised use of benzoic acid in spirit drink from United KingdomAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
10 Jan 2025EULatviaRisk of explosion of beercans from LetlandOtherAlert · serious
6 Jan 2025EUNetherlandsundeclared oats on beer, from Dutch breweryUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
4 Dec 2024EUGermanyUnapproved additive in gin - clitoria ternateaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
17 Oct 2024UK–Chill Bill Spritzy Red Wine
North South Wines Ltd
Undeclared allergenAllergy alert
2 Sep 2024EUSpainPosible presencia de fragmentos de vidrio en tinto de verano procedente de España.//PossibForeign bodiesAlert · serious
27 Aug 2024EUUnited StatesUndeclared sesame in whiskey from USAUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
7 Aug 2024EUBelgiumpossible presence of foreign objects in beer from BelgiumForeign bodiesAlert · serious
1 Aug 2024EUBulgariaHigh content of sulfur dioxide and sorbic acid in alcoholic beverages from BulgariaSulphitesInformation · not serious
11 Jul 2024EUGermanyRisk of bursting due to secondary fermentation in wine from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
4 Jul 2024UK–ASDA Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps Pack size:150g
Asda
Undeclared allergenAllergy alert
3 Jul 2024EUBelarusStrong alcoholic drink with not permitted sodium benzoate (E211) from BelarusAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
2 Jul 2024EUItalyVino spumante contenete piombo oltre il limite consentito / lead beyond the permitted limLeadAlert · serious
1 Jul 2024USUnited StatesBrown Sugar Simple Syrup is a non-alcoholic cocktail mixer. Product is packaged in glass
Urban River Spirits
OtherRecall · Class III
24 Jun 2024CA–Liebfraumilch 2022 Qualitätswein Rheinhessen (White Wine)SpoilageRecall · Class 3
17 Jun 2024CA–Beer BratwurstUndeclared allergenRecall · Class 2
11 Jun 2024EUNetherlandsNuevo alimento no autorizado (Extracto de Cannabis sativa) en cerveza procedente de PaísesAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
17 Apr 2024USUnited StatesOriginal Wine Wafer - Lemon Vanilla [Two sizes: retail package of 8 wafers (7 oz) and reta
Sacramento Cookie Factory
Undeclared allergenRecall · Class II
12 Apr 2024AUSouth AfricaSour apple spirit cooler
Tang Sour Apple
Colours
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Border rejection