South Africa

21 October 2026RASFFSerious risk

Pesticide residue in oranges from South Africa

Oranges from South Africa contain unauthorized pesticide residues of glufosinate at 0.18 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum allowed level of 0.05 mg/kg. Distribution of the affected consignment is restricted to Belgium…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

1 October 2026RASFFSerious risk

Pesticide residue in oranges from South Africa

Oranges from South Africa have been flagged for serious safety concerns due to pesticide residue levels that significantly exceed permitted limits. The contaminated consignment was released at the border in Belgium and…

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

8 September 2026RASFFSerious risk

MOAH in potato products from Belgium

Notified by Belgium · origin: Belgium

Heavy metals and contaminantsPrepared dishes and snacks

24 July 2026RASFFSerious risk

Cronobacter sakazakii in human milk oligosaccharides from Belgium with raw material from Taiwan

Notified by Belgium · origin: Taiwan

Pathogenic micro-organismsDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

17 July 2026RASFF

Poor temperature control for South African tuna

Notified by Spain · origin: South Africa

Other risksFish and fish products

15 July 2026RASFF

Exceedance of the MRL for glufosinate in a pear from South Africa

Notified by Poland · origin: Argentina

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

3 July 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Pick-up truck Ford “Ranger” — risk: injuries

Notified by Germany · origin: South Africa

InjuriesMotor vehicles

15 June 2026RASFFSerious risk

Histamine in tuna fish from Sri Lanka

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Sri Lanka

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

5 June 2026RASFF

Poor temperature control in chicken meat from Brazil

Notified by Spain · origin: Seychelles

Other risksPoultry meat and poultry meat products

4 June 2026RASFFSerious risk

Fenthion in kiwis from South Africa

Notified by Netherlands · origin: South Africa

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

22 May 2026RASFF

Foreign object in raisins from South Africa via Turkey

Notified by Norway · origin: South Africa

Other risksFruits and vegetables

15 May 2026RASFFSerious risk

Fenthion in Kiwi from South Africa

Notified by Netherlands · origin: South Africa

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

15 May 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Monorail weight pockets SCUBAPRO “Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)” — risk: drowning

Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · origin: South Africa

DrowningProtective equipment

12 May 2026RASFF

Glass pieces in vanilla powder

Notified by Sweden · origin: South Africa

Foreign bodiesCereals and bakery products

1 May 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Pick-up truck Ford “Ranger” — risk: injuries

Notified by Germany · origin: South Africa

InjuriesMotor vehicles

30 April 2026RASFFSerious risk

Methomyl on pears from South Africa

Notified by Netherlands · origin: South Africa

Pesticide residuesFruits and vegetables

21 April 2026RASFF

Glycidyl esters in biscuit

Notified by Denmark · origin: South Africa

Industrial contaminantsCereals and bakery products

17 April 2026RASFF

Delivery of meat and animal by-products with unknown microbiological status

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Belgium, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Spain

Microbiological (non-food)Meat and meat products (other than poultry)

3 April 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Necklace “NECKLACE TREE OF LIFE” — risk: chemical

Notified by Croatia · origin: South Africa

ChemicalJewellery

26 March 2026RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella spp. in food supplements from Germany

Notified by Germany · origin: Egypt, Germany, Spain

Pathogenic micro-organismsDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

10 March 2026RASFFSerious risk

presenza di proteine del latte eccedenti in semilavorato per gelati Vegan/ Presence of milk proteins in semi-finished product for professional ice cream, in quantities exceeding the quantity declared as traces

Notified by Italy · origin: Italy

CompositionOther food product / mixed

16 February 2026RASFF

MOAH in spicy chicken noodle soup from China

Notified by Netherlands · origin: China

Environmental pollutantsSoups, broths, sauces and condiments

6 February 2026RASFF

Unauthorized additives natamycin (E235) on the list of ingredients in spirits from South Africa

Notified by Cyprus · origin: South Africa

Composition and additivesAlcoholic beverages

30 January 2026Safety GateSerious risk

Pickup truck Ford “Ranger” — risk: injuries

Notified by Germany · origin: South Africa

InjuriesMotor vehicles