Herbs and spices

16 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in ground organic bay leaves of unknown origin

Notified by Germany · origin: Unknown Origin

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

13 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Unauthorized pesticide residue chlorpyrifos (0,081 ± 0,041 mg/kg) in Asafoetida mix from India

Notified by Latvia · origin: India

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

13 February 2026RASFF

Unauthorised substance glufosinate in coriander from Ukraine, via the Czech Republic

Notified by Germany · origin: Germany, Ukraine

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

12 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Pyrrolizidin alkaloids in dried oregano from Greece, via Germany

Notified by Hungary · origin: Greece

Natural toxins (other)Herbs and spices

6 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Ochratoxin A & lead in exhausted vanilla powder from Madagascar

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Madagascar

Heavy metalsHerbs and spices

5 February 2026RASFFSerious risk

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano (kekik) from Türkiye

Notified by Norway · origin: Türkiye

Natural toxins (other)Herbs and spices

30 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Spirodiclofen on Basil from Kenya

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Kenya

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

28 January 2026RASFF

Incorrect labeling of allergener in spice mix from Egypt

Notified by Sweden · origin: Egypt

AllergensHerbs and spices

27 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. I and Salmonella Urbana in grinded pepper from Nigeria.

Notified by Finland · origin: Nigeria

Pathogenic micro-organismsHerbs and spices

26 January 2026RASFF

Pesticide residues in Rau om from Vietnam

Notified by Switzerland · origin: Vietnam

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

23 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids found in cumin powder

Notified by Austria · origin: Italy

Natural toxins (other)Herbs and spices

22 January 2026RASFF

Unauthorised substances (Chlorpyrifos) in dried dill seeds from Lebanon via Sweden

Notified by Denmark · origin: Lebanon

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

22 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Glass in Cajun Spice Mix from the Netherlands

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Netherlands

Foreign bodiesHerbs and spices

20 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Propiconazole (0,36 ± 0,18 mg/kg ) in fresh dill form Uzbekistan

Notified by Latvia · origin: Uzbekistan

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

16 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Possible presence of mustard and soya in a batch of wasabi powder from China

Notified by Ireland · origin: China

AllergensHerbs and spices

15 January 2026RASFF

CINNAMON BARK – no pesticide testing and no official health certificate

Notified by Poland · origin: India

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

13 January 2026RASFF

Pesticide Exceedance in Chili Peppers from China

Notified by Poland · origin: China

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

13 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Penconazole (0,081 ± 0,041 mg/kg ) in fresh dill form Uzbekistan

Notified by Latvia · origin: Uzbekistan

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

12 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Nutmeg Indonesia Aflatoxin

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Indonesia

MycotoxinsHerbs and spices

8 January 2026RASFF

Missing import controls on paprika powder from China

Notified by Germany · origin: China

Other risksHerbs and spices

6 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Aflatoxin B1 in chicken tikka masala from Pakistan

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Pakistan

MycotoxinsHerbs and spices

5 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

ethyleneoxide(sum) in Indian biryani masala

Notified by Netherlands · origin: India

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

5 January 2026RASFFSerious risk

Ethylene oxide in various spice mixes

Notified by Netherlands · origin: United States

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices

5 January 2026RASFF

tolfenpyrad in cumin powder from India

Notified by Netherlands · origin: India

Pesticide residuesHerbs and spices