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2018 IMPORT BORDER REJECTIONS
EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
EU - USA - JAPAN - AUSTRALIA
INC - International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
The INC International Nut and Dried Fruit Council was founded in 1983 to endorse activities that provide its membership with new opportunities for increasing global consumption of almonds, Amazonia (Brazil) nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, apricot kernels, dates, dried apricots, dried cranberries, dried figs, prunes, raisins, sultanas and currants by: - Collecting and distributing a single
source of annual statistical information from producing and consuming countries.
- Ensuring that global quality standards and trading terms are within the framework of existing national and international bodies and do not inhibit trade within the industry.
- Promoting research and scientific studies.
- Promoting international cooperation by interacting with public, private, national and international organizations that share our common goals.
- Increasing goodwill and mutual understanding of the nut and dried fruit industry by promoting international meetings in producing and consuming countries.
INC is the International source for information on nuts and dried fruits for: Health, Nutrition, Food Safety, Statistics, Government Standards and Government regulations regarding trade barriers and trade quality standards.
- Promoting research and scientific studies.
- Promoting international cooperation by interacting with public, private, national and international organizations that share our common goals.
- Increasing goodwill and mutual understanding of the nut and dried fruit industry by promoting international meetings in producing and consuming countries.
INC is the International source for information on nuts and dried fruits for: Health, Nutrition, Food Safety, Statistics, Government Standards and Government regulations regarding trade barriers and trade quality standards. trade trade ality standads.regulations regardi
EU-RASFF 1 USA 41 JAPAN 62 AUSTRALIA 76
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2018 EU RASFF
NOTIFICATIONS EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2
EDIBLE NUTS. GENERAL OVERVIEW 5
PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) 11
PISTACHIOS 13
HAZELNUTS 15
ALMONDS 17
APRICOT KERNELS 19
PEANUT PRODUCTS 21
BRAZIL NUTS 22
OTHERS 23
PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) FEED 27
DRIED FRUITS. GENERAL OVERVIEW 28
DRIED FIGS 34
DRIED GRAPES 36
DRIED APRICOTS 38
OTHERS 40
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INTRODUCTION 1. Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed The RASFF is an effective tool to exchange information within EU Member States about measures taken in response to serious risks detected in relation to food or feed. This exchange of information helps Member States to act more rapidly and in a coordinated manner in response to a health threat caused by food or feed. The INC report collects and classifies all 2018 RASFF notifications for nuts and dried fruits intended for food published in the RASFF portal web page, regarding product, country of origin, notifying country and type of notification. The report also includes notifications for peanuts intended for feed, which are not included in the general overview, summary or 2010-2018 comparisons. Some caution is needed when drawing conclusions from this report, for example, it is not because a Member State has a relatively high number of notifications that the situation regarding food safety is disastrous in that country. On the contrary, it could indicate that a greater number of food checks are carried out. The analysis shall consider trade volumes through Member States. The report includes the relation between the 2017 imports of the RASFF member states from the notified countries and its total notifications.
2. The Legal Basis The legal basis of the RASFF is Regulation (EC) Nº 178/2002, published in the European Official Journal L.31 of 1 February 2002. Article 50 of this Regulation establishes the rapid alert system for food and feed as a network involving its members. Whenever a member of the network has any information relating to the existence of a serious direct or indirect risk to human health deriving from food or feed, this information is immediately notified to the Commission under the RASFF. The Commission immediately transmits this information to the members of the network. Article 50.3 of the Regulation lays down additional criteria for when a RASFF notification is required. Member States shall immediately notify the Commission under the rapid alert system of: - Any measure they adopt which is aimed at
restricting the placing on the market or forcing the withdrawal from the market or the recall of food or feed in order to protect human health and requiring rapid action.
- Any recommendation or agreement with professional operators which is aimed, on a voluntary or obligatory basis, at preventing, limiting or imposing specific conditions on the placing on the market or the eventual use of food or feed on account of a serious risk to human health requiring rapid action.
- Any rejection related to a direct or indirect risk to human health, of a batch, container or cargo of food or feed by a competent authority at a border post within the European Union.
Regulation (EC) N° 16/2011 lays down implementing rules for the RASFF. It entered into force on 31 January 2011. The Regulation lays down requirements for members of the network and the procedure for transmission of the different types of notifications. A difference is made between notifications requiring rapid action (alert notifications) and other notifications (information notifications and border rejection notifications). 3. Members The RASFF list of members includes the 28 EU Member States, the European Commission, as member and manager of the system, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Iceland. 4. Notifications The system differentiates between ‘market’ notifications and border rejections. According to the seriousness of the risks identified and the distribution of the product on the market, the market notification is classified as alert notification or information notification.
Alert Notifications - Alert notifications are sent when a food or
feed presenting a serious risk is on the market or when rapid action is required.
- Products subject to an alert notification have been withdrawn or are in the process of being withdrawn from the market. Member States have their own mechanisms to carry out such actions, including the provision of detailed
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information through the media if necessary.
- Alerts are triggered by the member of the network that detects the problem and has initiated the relevant measures, such as withdrawal/recall. The notification aims at giving all the members of the network the information to verify whether the concerned product is on their market, so that they can take the necessary measures.
Information Notifications - An information notification concerns a food
or a feed on the market of the notifying country for which a risk has been identified
- that does not require rapid action, because the product has not reached the market or is no longer on their market.
- Products subject to an information notification have not reached the market or all necessary measures have already been taken or are in process of being taken.
Border Rejections - A border rejection notification concerns a
food or a feed that was refused entry into the Community and was rejected at their external borders for reason of a health risk.
The notifications are accompanied by a detailed explanation of the reasons for the action taken by the Member State in which the notification was issued. Notifications are immediately transmitted by the Commission to the members. Border rejections are transmitted to all members’ border posts as well as the third country of origin.
Information is also provided to third countries when a food or feed has been notified and shipped to them.
5. Abstract In 2018, the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) issued a total of 625 notifications including edible nuts (448 not.), dried fruits (127 not.) and peanuts for feed (50 not.). This result means a slight increase of 4% compared with 2017, when a total of 601 notifications were registered. The most notified edible nuts were peanuts, with 191 notifications, followed by pistachios (104 not.) and hazelnuts (60 not.). As in previous years, the main reason for notifying edible nuts were the presence of aflatoxins (88%). By country of origin, the most frequently notified edible nuts were peanuts from Argentina (20%), pistachios from USA (10%) and peanuts from China (8%). Peanuts from Argentina were the most notified product/country (89 not.), tripling the notifications reached in 2017. On the other hand, the notifications for peanuts from China decreased by 58%. Notified almonds and pistachios from USA experienced an increase of approximately 325% and 39%, respectively. As for dried fruits, dried figs (46 not.), dried grapes (42 not.) and dried apricots (35 not.) were the most notified. For the first time, Ochratoxin A was main reasons for notifying (44 not.), followed by aflatoxins (37 not.) and sulphites (34 not.). Dried figs, dried apricots and dried grapes from Turkey were the most notified, representing 29%, 27% and 26%, respectively, of the total dried fruit
notifications. The number of notifications for dried grapes from Turkey increased compared with 2017, whereas in the case of dried figs from Turkey, the number of notifications decreased by from 68 to 37.
All notifications are collected in the Appendix (Page 87).
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2018 AFLATOXIN NOTIFICATIONS · SUMMARY FOR NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
PEANUTS PISTACHIOS HAZELNUTS PEANUT (FEED) ALMONDS DRIED FIGS
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TOTAL % ARG CHI EGY USA IND BRA OTH USA IRA TK OTH TK AZE GEO GAM SUD OTH USA OTH TK OTH
NL* 122 25 43 2 15 7 8 3 10 5 2 1 3 4 6 4 3 1 1 4
Germany 61 13 6 2 10 12 7 9 6 2 1 2 2 2
UK 55 11 3 6 3 5 1 8 10 3 13 3
Spain 53 11 12 3 3 1 4 1 1 22 2 4
Italy 40 8 1 6 1 1 5 1 1 7 6 6 1 1 3
France 31 6 1 3 1 3 2 1 1 13 6
Belgium 29 6 1 2 8 1 3 3 5 2 1 2 1
Greece 16 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1
Bulgaria 13 3 1 2 2 1 7
Portugal 12 2 5 1 1 1 1 2 1
Poland 10 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1
Denmark 5 1 2 1 2
Austria 4 1 2 1 1
Cyprus 4 1 3 1
Lithuania 4 1 1 2 1
Croatia 3 1 3
Czech Rep. 3 1 1 1 1
Slovakia 3 1 1 1 1
Slovenia 3 1 1 2
Sweden 3 1 1 1 1
Switzerland 3 1 3
Finland 1 0 1
Latvia 1 0 1
Malta 1 0 1
Romania 1 0 1
TOTAL NOT. 481 52 37 33 13 11 10 25 39 29 21 7 34 17 7 21 9 20 32 5 27 8 24
% 11 8 7 3 2 2 5 8 6 4 1 7 4 1 4 2 4 7 1 6 2 5
TOT 2018 481 181 96 58 50 37 35 24
TOT 2017 458 182 102 55 22 12 68 29
* Important transit points.
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EDIBLE NUTS GENERAL OVERVIEW
EDIBLE NUTS NOTIFIED
Edible Nuts Notified Total Not.
% Alert Informa-
tion Border
Rejection
Peanuts 191 43 6 3 182
Pistachios 104 23 11 6 87
Hazelnuts 60 13 4 2 54
Almonds 42 9 4 3 35
Apricot kernels 14 3 9 2 3
Peanut products 9 2 0 0 7
Brazil nuts 8 2 3 1 4
Hazelnut products 4 1 0 0 5
Nuts 3 1 1 2 0
Pistachio products 3 1 2 0 0
Almond products 3 1 2 0 0
Mixture 2 0 1 1 0
Walnuts 2 0 0 1 1
Bitter almonds 1 0 0 0 1
Cashews 1 0 1 0 0
Nougat cream 1 0 0 1 0
Total general 448 44 22 379
% 10 5 85
1Graph only represents the products with four or more total notifications.
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Alert Information Border Rejection
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Peanuts (Argentina)
13%
Pistachios (USA)10%
Peanuts (China)
8%
Peanuts (Egypt)
7%
Hazelnuts (Turkey)
7%Almonds
(USA)8%
Pistachios (Iran)7%
Pistachios (Turkey)
5%
Hazelnuts (Azerbaijan)
4%
Others31%
Total RASFF Notifications for Edible Nuts and Country of Origin
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Peanuts(Egypt)
Hazelnuts(Turkey)
Almonds(USA)
2018 Most Notified Edible Nuts.Number of RASFF Notifications 2012-2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING EDIBLE NUTS
Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 394 87.9
Cyanide 15 3.3
Missing/Improper documents* 11 2.5
Molds 10 2.2
Allergen 5 1.1
Ochratoxin A 5 1.1
Salmonella 3 0.7
Foreign body 1 0.2
Foreign matter 1 0.2
Labelling 1 0.2
Parts of shell and Enterobacteriace 1 0.2
Unauthorised substance 1 0.2 * The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as improper/absence of certified analytical report, health certificate and Common Entry Document (CED), and attempt to illegally import.
1Graph only represents the reasons with ten or more total notifications.
Aflatoxins88%
Cyanide3%
Missing/Improper documents3%
Molds2%
Others4%
Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts1
2010-2018 Main Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts
Total Notifications
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Aflatoxins 404 294 189 210 218 303 312 364 394
Cyanide 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 15
Missing/improper documents*
14 21 17 23 19 33 30 30 11
Molds 4 1 8 4 3 7 4 7 10
Undeclared element 6 0 2 4 0 3 6 8 5
Ochratoxin A 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 6 5
Salmonella 11 2 7 2 2 3 3 5 3
Insects 5 17 4 3 5 9 5 3 0
Organoleptic characteristics
5 39 12 2 1 0 1 0 0
Others 2 9 2 1 8 6 1 0 5
Total 453 383 241 251 256 365 364 427 448 * The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as improper/absence of certified analytical report, health certificate and Common Entry Document (CED), and attempt to illegally import.
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NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Netherlands* 126 28
Germany 59 13
Spain 50 11
UK 41 9
Italy 39 9
France 22 5
Belgium 20 4
Greece* 17 4
Bulgaria 13 3
Portugal 10 2
Poland 9 2
Austria 7 2
Cyprus 6 1
Sweden 5 1
Lithuania 4 1
Croatia 3 1
Denmark 3 1
Slovakia 3 1
Switzerland 3 1
Czech Republic 2 0
Slovenia 2 0
Finland 1 0
Latvia 1 0
Malta 1 0
Romania 1 0
Total general 448
* Netherlands and Greece are important transit points.
1Graph only represents the countries with three or more total notifications.
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 90 21
Turkey 70 15
Argentina 59 14
China 38 12
Egypt 34 7
Iran 32 6
Azerbaijan 18 6
India 15 4
Bolivia 14 3
Brazil 14 2
Georgia 7 1
Netherlands 5 1
Germany 4 1
Spain 4 1
Unknown 4 1
Senegal 3 0
Sudan 3 0
Australia 2 0
Italy 2 0
Mali 2 0
Nicaragua 2 0
Pakistan 2 0
Syria 2 0
Togo 2 0
Afganistan 2 0
Others* 18 2
Total 448
*Others represent countries with only one notification: Belgium, France, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Israel, lebanon, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Ugnada, UK and Ukraine.
1Graph only represents the origin countries with three or more more notifications.
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Total Notified Countries of Origin1
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
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4244
26 2624 25
3032
38
4846
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PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS)
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
191 6 3 182
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Argentina 57 30
China 37 19
Egypt 34 18
USA 13 7
Brazil 11 6
India 11 6
Bolivia 9 5
Senegal 3 2
Sudan 3 2
Nicaragua 2 1
Togo 2 1
Turkey 2 1
Gambia 1 1
India 1 1
Israel 1 1
Madagascar 1 1
Nigeria 1 1
Paraguay 1 1
Uganda 1 1
Total 191
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Netherlands 94 49
Spain 18 9
UK 12 6
Italy 9 5
France 8 4
Germany 8 4
Greece 8 4
Poland 7 4
Portugal 6 3
Bulgaria 5 3
Cyprus 5 3
Belgium 3 2
Croatia 3 2
Czech Republic 1 1
Latvia 1 1
Malta 1 1
Romania 1 1
Slovakia 1 1
Total 191
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 181 95
Molds 9 5
Missing/Improper documents*
1 1
* The reason missing/improper documents means improper health certificate(s).
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1 Total peanuts imports (inshell + shelled) in 2018.
2018 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT.
TOTAL IMP (MT)1
TOTAL NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Argentina 57 331,337 0.17 3
China 37 79,183 0.47 9
Egypt 34 25,107 1.35 27
USA 13 136,269 0.10 2
Brazil 11 58,979 0.19 4
India 11 13,907 0.79 16
Bolivia 9 233 38.63 773
Senegal 3 434 6.91 138
Sudan 3 1,035 2.90 58
Nicaragua 2 40,271 0.05 1
Togo 2 1,049 1.91 38
Turkey 2 249 8.03 161
Gambia 1 1,143 0.87 17
India 1 13,907 0.07 1
Israel 1 5,434 0.18 4
Madagascar 1 1 1000.00 20,000
Nigeria 1 185 5.41 108
Paraguay 1 3,790 0.26 5
Uganda 1 47 21.28 426
2 Ratio between the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country and the lowest [TOTAL
NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (almonds from Spain and peanuts from Nicaragua: 0.05).
Aflatoxins95%
Molds5%
Missing/Improper documents
Reasons for Notifying Peanuts
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PISTACHIOS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
104 11 6 87
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 43 41
Iran 32 31
Turkey 21 20
Germany 3 3
Syria 2 2
Afganistan 1 1
Greece 1 1
Netherlands 1 1
Total 104
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 96 92
Ochratoxin A 5 5
Missing/Improper documents*
3 3
* The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as absence of health certificate(s), certified analytical report and/or Common Entry Document (CED).
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 29 28
Belgium 15 14
Netherlands 13 13
UK 9 9
Greece 8 8
Italy 7 7
Spain 6 6
France 3 3
Lithuania 3 3
Portugal 3 3
Austria 2 2
Bulgaria 1 1
Cyprus 1 1
Finland 1 1
Slovakia 1 1
Slovenia 1 1
Sweden 1 1
Total 104
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2018 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
USA 43 59,150 0.73 15
Iran 32 20,488 1.56 31
Turkey 21 2,212 9.49 190
Germany 3 10,398 0.29 6
Syria 2 334 5.99 120
Afganistan 1 27 37.04 741
Greece 1 1,772 0.56 11
Netherlands 1 8,584 0.12 2
1 Total pistachio imports (inshell + shelled) in 2018. 2 Ratio between the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country and the lowest [TOTAL
NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (almonds from Spain and peanuts from Nicaragua: 0.05).
Aflatoxins92%
Ochratoxin A5%
Missing/Improper documents3%
Reasons for Notifying Pistachios
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HAZELNUTS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
60 4 2 54
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 34 57
Azerbaijan 18 30
Georgia 7 12
Spain 1 2
Total 60
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 58 98
Missing/Improper documents*
1 2
Salmonella 1 2 * The reason missing/improper documents means improper health certificate(s) and certified analytical report.
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 16 27
Italy 13 22
UK 8 13
Bulgaria 7 12
Denmark 3 5
Netherlands 3 5
France 2 3
Poland 2 3
Czech Republic 1 2
Greece 1 2
Lithuania 1 2
Slovakia 1 2
Spain 1 2
Sweden 1 2
Germany 16 27
Total 60
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1 Total hazelnut imports (in-shell + shelled) in 2018.
2018 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Turkey 34 116,862 0.29 6
Azerbaijan 18 9,950 1.81 36
Georgia 7 6,221 1.13 23
Spain 1 1,269 0.79 16
2 Ratio between the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country and the lowest [TOTAL
NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (almonds from Spain and peanuts from Nicaragua: 0.05).
Aflatoxins97%
Missing/Improper documents1%
Salmonella1%
Reasons for Notifying Hazelnuts
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ALMONDS
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 34 81
Spain 3 7
Turkey 2 5
Australia 1 2
Italy 1 2
Morocco 1 2
Total 42
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Spain 25 60
Italy 7 17
Netherlands 5 12
Austria 3 7
Germany 1 2
UK 1 2
Total 42
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 37 88
Salmonella 2 5
Cyanide 1 2
Foreign body 1 2
Unauthorised substance 1 2
Aflatoxins88%
Salmonella5%
Cyanide3%
Foreign body2% Unauthorised substance
2%
Reasons for Notifying Almonds
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
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1 Total almonds imports (in-shell + shelled) in 2018.
2018 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
USA 34 251,550 0.14 3
Spain 3 63,701 0.05 1
Turkey 2 345 5.80 116
Australia 1 17,947 0.06 1
Italy 1 10,076 0.10 2
Morocco 1 1,103 0.91 18
2 Ratio between the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country and the lowest [TOTAL
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APRICOT KERNELS
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 5 36
Unknown 4 29
Pakistan 2 14
Afganistan 1 7
India 1 7
Poland 1 7
Total 14
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Netherlands 4 29
Germany 3 21
UK 3 21
Austria 1 7
Belgium 1 7
France 1 7
Slovenia 1 7
Total 14
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Cyanide 13 93
Aflatoxins 1 7
Cyanide93%
Aflatoxins7%
Reasons for Notifying Apricot Kernels
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
14 9 2 3
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1
4
1 1 1
4
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2018 Montly Notifications
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications2017 2018
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PEANUT PRODUCTS1
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
9 1 1 7 1 The category of peanut products includes peanut paste (4), peanut butter (2), peanut cake (1), peanut chikki (1) and coated peanuts (1).
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Argentina 2 22
India 2 22
Mali 2 22
Ghana 1 11
Netherlands 1 11
Philippines 1 11
Total 9
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
France 4 44
UK 3 33
Italy 1 11
Switzerland 1 11
Total 9
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 5 56
Missing/Improper documents*
4 44
* The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as absence of health certificate and of certified analytical report, and attempt to illegally import.
Aflatoxins56%
Missing/Improper documents
44%
Reasons for Notifying Peanut Products
1
2 2
3
1
0
1
2
3
4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2018 Montly Notifications
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BRAZIL NUTS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
8 3 1 4
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Bolivia 5 63
Brazil 3 38
Total 8
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 2 25
Italy 2 25
Belgium 1 13
France 1 13
Netherlands 1 13
UK 1 13
Total 8
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 8 100
1
2
3
1 1
0
1
2
3
4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2018 Montly Notifications
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HAZELNUT PRODUCTS1
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
4 2 1 1 1 The category of hazelnut products includes hazelnut cream (1), hazelnut meal (1), hazelnut flour (1) and milk chocolate covered hazelnuts (1).
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 4 100
Total 4
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
France 2 50
Sweden 1 25
UK 1 25
Total 4
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 3 75
Missing/Improper documents*
1 25
* The reason missing/improper documents means absence of certified analytical report.
NUTS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
3 1 2 0
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Germany 1 33
Lebanon 1 33
Netherlands 1 33
Total 3
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Netherlands 1 33
Sweden 1 33
Switzerland 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 1 33
Allergen 1 33
Molds 1 33
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PISTACHIO PRODUCTS1
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
3 2 0 1 1 The category of pistachio products includes pistachio powder (1), pistachio with milk chocolate (2) and chocolate coated pistachio dragees (1).
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 2 67
Italy 1 33
Total 3
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Netherlands 1 33
Switzerland 1 33
UK 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 67
Missing/Improper documents*
1 33
* The reason missing/improper documents means absence of certified analytical report.
ALMOND PRODUCTS1
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
3 2 0 1 1 The category of almond products includes almond powder (2) and almond meal (1).
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Australia 1 33
France 1 33
UK 1 33
Total 3
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
France 1 33
Netherlands 1 33
UK 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 1 33
Allergen 1 33
Foreign matter 1 33
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MIXTURE
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
2 2 0 0
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Netherlands 2 100
Total 2
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Netherlands 2 100
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Allergen 2 100
WALNUTS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
2 0 1 1
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Romania 1 50
Ukraine 1 50
Total 2
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Austria 1 50
Portugal 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 1 50
Parts of shell and Enterobacteriace
1 50
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BITTER ALMONDS Total Notifications 1 Border Rejection
Notified Countries of Origin China
Notifying Member States UK
Reasons for Notifying Cyanide
CASHEWS Total Notifications 1 Alert
Notified Countries of Origin Sweden
Notifying Member States Sweden
Reasons for Notifying Allergen
NOUGAT CREAM Total Notifications 1 Information
Notified Countries of Origin Belgium
Notifying Member States Netherlands
Reasons for Notifying Labelling
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PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) FOR FEED
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
50 0 5 45
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Gambia 21 42
Sudan 9 18
USA 5 10
India 4 8
Argentina 3 6
Nicaragua 2 4
Senegal 2 4
Zambia 2 4
South Africa 1 2
Tanzania 1 2
Total 50
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
UK 26 52
Netherlands 14 28
Belgium 7 14
Germany 3 6
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 50 100
1
3 3
7
15
7
4
0
7
12
00
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2018 Montly Notifications
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications2017 2018
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DRIED FRUITS GENERAL OVERVIEW
DRIED FRUITS NOTIFIED
Dried Fruits Notified Total Not.
% Alerts Informa-
tions Border
Rejections
Dried figs 46 36 10 7 29
Dried grapes 42 33 5 3 34
Dried apricots 35 28 2 5 28
Fig paste 2 2 0 0 2
Dried plums 2 2 0 0 2
Total 127 17 15 95
% 13 12 75
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Dried figs Dried grapes Dried apricots Fig paste Dried plums
Total RASFF Notifications for Dried Fruits
Alerts Information Border Rejections
110121
179
92
115 121131
145
127
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2010-2018 Total RASFF Notifications for Dried Fruits
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Dried figs (Turkey)
29%
Dried apricots (Turkey)
27%
Dried grapes (Turkey)
26%
Dried figs (Spain)
3%
Dried figs (Greece)
3%
Dried grapes (Iran)2%
Others 10%
Total RASFF Notifications for Dried Fruits and Country of Origin
134
3
7
3 3
53
5
8
2 0
49
21
5
2 0
58
29
3
0
3
54
30
4 3
9
68
39
12
5
8
37
34
33
4 3
D r i e d f i g s ( T u r k e y )
D r i e d a p r i c o t s ( T u r k e y)
D r i e d g r a p e s ( T u r k e y )
D r i e d f i g s ( S p a i n )
D r i e d g r a p e s ( I r a n )
2018 M ost Not i f ied Dr ied Fru i ts .Number of RASFF Not i f icat ions 2012 -2018
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING DRIED FRUITS
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Ochratoxin A 44 35
Aflatoxins 37 29
Sulphites 34 27
Missing/Improper documents* 4 3
Insects 3 2
Molds 2 2
Foreign matter 1 1
Sorbic Acid 1 1
Unauthorised substance 1 1 * The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as improper/absence of health certificate and absence of Common Entry Document (CED).
Ochratoxin A35%
Aflatoxins29%
Sulphites27%
Missing/Improper documents
3%
Insects2%
Molds2%
Others2%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Fruits
2010-2018 Main Reasons for Notifying Dried Fruits
Total Notifications
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Ochratoxin A 12 9 16 28 18 19 25 15 44
Aflatoxins 58 77 132 42 42 47 44 69 37
Sulphites 8 4 10 6 31 33 47 46 34
Missing/Improper documents
1 5 1 2 2 2 4 6 4
Insects 6 7 7 4 14 8 4 6 3
Others 15 12 6 5 5 8 6 2 2
Moulds 5 2 7 4 2 1 0 0 2
Sorbic acid 5 5 0 1 1 3 1 1 1
Total 110 121 179 92 115 121 131 145 127
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NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States
Total Not. %
France 25 20
Germany 13 10
Spain 13 10
Poland 11 9
Italy 10 8
UK 10 8
Greece 9 7
Portugal 6 5
Denmark 5 4
Belgium 4 3
Bulgaria 4 3
Netherlands 4 3
Slovakia 4 3
Czech Republic 3 2
Slovenia 2 2
Croatia 1 1
Malta 1 1
Romania 1 1
Sweden 1 1
Total 127
1Graph only represents the notifying countries with more than one notification.
0
5
10
15
20
25
Fra
nc
e
Ge
rma
ny
Sp
ain
Po
lan
d
Italy
UK
Gre
ece
Po
rtu
gal
De
nm
ark
Be
lgiu
m
Bu
lgari
a
Ne
therl
an
ds
Slo
va
kia
Cze
ch
Re
pu
blic
Slo
ve
nia
Total Notifying Member States1
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 106 83
Spain 4 3
Chile 3 2
Greece 3 2
Iran 3 2
Afganistan 1 1
Argentina 1 1
China 1 1
France 1 1
Germany 1 1
UAE 1 1
Unknown 1 1
Uzbekistan 1 1
Total 127
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Tu
rke
y
Sp
ain
Ch
ile
Gre
ece
Iran
Afg
an
ista
n
Arg
en
tin
a
Ch
ina
Fra
nc
e
Ge
rma
ny
UA
E
Un
kn
ow
n
Uzb
ek
ista
n
Total Notified Countries of Origin
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
22
16
1011
10
7
4
9
34
18
13
0
5
10
15
20
25
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
16
97 8 7
4 5
11
7 7
37
27
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2017 Montly Notifications
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2017 2018
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DRIED FIGS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
46 10 7 29
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 37 80
Spain 4 9
Greece 3 7
France 1 2
Unknown 1 2
Total 46
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 35 76
Ochratoxin A 5 11
Insects 3 7
Missing/Improper documents*
3 7
* The reason missing/improper documents means improper health certificate(s).
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
France 16 35
Germany 7 15
Italy 4 9
Spain 4 9
Belgium 3 7
Denmark 2 4
Netherlands 2 4
Portugal 2 4
Slovenia 2 4
Czech Republic 1 2
Greece 1 2
Poland 1 2
Sweden 1 2
Total 46
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1 Total dried figs imports in 2018.
2018 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Turkey 37 40,900 0.90 18
Spain 4 6,510 0.61 12
Greece 3 1,626 1.85 37
France 1 1,071 0.93 19
2 Ratio between the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country and the lowest [TOTAL
NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (almonds from Spain and peanuts from Nicaragua: 0.05).
Aflatoxins76%
Ochratoxin A11%
Insects6%
Missing/Improper documents7%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Figs
8
9
3
2
5
4
1
3
1
2
7
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2018 Monthly Notifications
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2017 2018
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DRIED GRAPES
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
42 5 3 34
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 33 79
Iran 3 7
Chile 2 5
Afganistan 1 2
China 1 2
UAE 1 2
Uzbekistan 1 2
Total 42
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Ochratoxin A 38 90
Sulphites 2 5
Missing/Improper documents*
1 2
Molds 1 2 * The reason missing/improper documents means absence of Common Entry Document (CED).
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Poland 10 24
UK 7 17
Germany 5 12
Italy 4 10
Portugal 4 10
Bulgaria 2 5
Czech Republic 2 5
Slovakia 2 5
Spain 2 5
Belgium 1 2
Denmark 1 2
France 1 2
Netherlands 1 2
Total 42
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1 Total dried grapes imports in 2018.
2018 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT.
TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Turkey 33 217,646 0.15 3
Iran 3 10,040 0.30 6
Chile 2 18,025 0.11 2
Afganistan 1 2,682 0.37 7
China 1 9,810 0.10 2
UAE 1 3 333.33 6,667
Uzbekistan 1 7,742 0.13 3
2 Ratio between the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country and the lowest [TOTAL
NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (almonds from Spain and peanuts from Nicaragua: 0.05).
Ochratoxin A91%
Sulphites5%
Missing/Improper documents2%
Molds2%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Grapes
3
2
5
7
4
2 2
4
0
1
8
4
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2018 Monthly Notifications
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2017 2018
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DRIED APRICOTS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
35 2 5 28
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 34 97
Germany 1 3
Total 35
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Greece 8 23
France 7 20
Spain 7 20
Bulgaria 2 6
Denmark 2 6
Italy 2 6
UK 2 6
Germany 1 3
Malta 1 3
Netherlands 1 3
Romania 1 3
Slovakia 1 3
Total 35
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Sulphites 32 91
Foreign matter 1 3
Molds 1 3
Ochratoxin A 1 3
Sulphites91%
Foreign matter3%
Molds3%
Ochratoxin A3%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Apricots
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1 Total dried apricots imports in 2018.
2018 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Turkey 34 37,478 0.91 18
Germany 1 1,148 0.87 17
2 Ratio between the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country and the lowest [TOTAL
NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (almonds from Spain and peanuts from Nicaragua: 0.05).
10
5
2 2
0
1 1 1
2
1
3
7
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2018 Monthly Notifications
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2017 2018
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FIG PASTE
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
2 0 0 2
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 2 100
Total 2
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
UK 1 50
France 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 100
DRIED PLUMS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
2 0 0 2
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Argentina 1 50
Chile 1 50
Total 2
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Croatia 1 50
Slovakia 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Unauthorised substance 1 50
Sorbic Acid 1 50
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2018 UNITED STATES IMPORT BORDER REJECTIONS EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
42 2018 USA INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 43 EDIBLE NUTS. GENERAL OVERVIEW 44
PEANUTS 48
ALMONDS 49
OTHERS 50
DRIED FRUITS. GENERAL OVERVIEW 53
RAISINS 57 DATES 58 PRUNES 59
DRIED FIGS 60
DRIED APRICOTS 61
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INTRODUCTION 1. United States Import Refusal Report To ensure the safety of imported foods and related products, the USA Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) authorizes the Food and Drug Administration FDA to detain a regulated product that appears to be out of compliance with the Act. The FDA district office will then issue a "Notice of FDA Action" specifying the nature of the violation to the owner or consignee. The owner or consignee is entitled to an informal hearing in order to provide testimony regarding the admissibility of the product. If the owner fails to submit evidence that the product is in compliance or fails to submit a plan to bring the product into compliance, FDA will issue another "Notice of FDA Action" refusing admission to the product. The product then has to be exported or destroyed within 90 days. The IRR reports on those products for which a determination was to refuse admission to part or all of the product offered for importation. The IRR is generated from data collected by FDA's Operational and Administrative System for Import Support (OASIS) and is updated monthly. Each month, the IRR is available sorted by country/area and by product based on the industry code which is the first two characters of FDA's product code (e.g., all fishery/seafood products will be coded 16...). FDA has prepared this information in an effort to provide the public with information on
products that have been found to appear in violation of the Act. The cases of violation of Food Sanitation Law that are Found on the Occasion of Import Notification are available on: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/importrefusals/ 2. INC Report This report collects and classifies all 2017 United States notifications for nuts and dried fruits published in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Home Page regarding product, country of origin and type of notification.
3. Abstract In the United States, notifications for edible nuts remained stable with respect to the last year. As in 2017, the edible nut with the higher number of notifications was the peanut (10 not.). Misbranding (33% of total) was the main reason for notifying edible nuts, followed by aflatoxins (24%) and filthy (13%). On the contrary, the number of notifications for dried fruits decreased by 24%, reaching 79 notifications, a similar value to 2016. Raisin was the dried fruit most notified (36 not.) followed by dates (18 not.) and prunes (13 not). As the last year, filthy (42%), pesticide (20%) and misbranding (15%) were the main reasons for notifying dried fruit.
All notifications are collected in the Appendix (page 122).
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EDIBLE NUTS GENERAL OVERVIEW
EDIBLE NUTS NOTIFIED
Edible Nuts Notified Total Not. %
Peanuts 10 28
Almonds 6 17
Mixture 5 14
Peanut products 5 14
Pistachios 3 8
Cashews 2 6
Macadamias 2 6
Brazil nuts 1 3
Peanut butter 1 3
Pistachio products 1 3
Total 36
1Graph only represents the products with two or more total notifications.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts1
96
56 57
86
73
49
38 36
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2011-2018 Total Notifications for Edible Nuts
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING EDIBLE NUTS
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 15 33
Aflatoxins 11 24
Filthy 6 13
Unsafe coloring 4 9
Pesticide 2 4
Salmonella 2 4
Poisonous 2 4
Unfit for food 2 4
Unapproved new drug 1 2
Total* 45
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of edible nuts because edible nuts may have been notified due to more than one reason.
Peanuts (Mexico)
14%
Almonds (USA)14%
Peanuts (India)
8%
Cashews (Vietnam)
5%
Peanut products (China)
6%Pistachios
(Afghanistan)6%
Others47%
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Country of Origin
Misbranding33%
Aflatoxins25%
Filthy13%
Unsafe coloring9%
Others20%
Reasons for Notifiying Edible Nuts
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Mexico 7 19
USA 6 17
India 4 11
Afghanistan 2 6
China 2 6
Kenya 2 6
Philippines 2 6
Vietnam 2 6
Brazil 1 3
Canada 1 3
Colombia 1 3
Germany 1 3
Ghana 1 3
Italy 1 3
Japan 1 3
Syrian Arab Republic 1 3
Thailand 1 3
Total 36
1Graph only represents the countries with two or more total notifications.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Mex
ico
US
A
Ind
ia
Afg
han
ista
n
Ch
ina
Ke
ny
a
Ph
ilip
pin
es
Vie
tnam
Total Notified Countries of Origin1
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
Months Total Not.
JAN 2
FEB 5
MAR 2
APR 1
MAY 2
JUN 1
JUL 1
AUG 6
SEP 2
OCT 4
NOV 3
DEC 7
Total 36
2
5
2
1
2
1 1
6
2
4
3
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
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PEANUTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Mexico 5 50
India 3 30
Ghana 1 10
Philippines 1 10
Total 10
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 4 33
Misbranding 4 33
Salmonella 2 17
Unapproved new drug 1 8
Unsafe coloring 1 8
Total* 12
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of peanuts because peanuts may have been notified due to more than one reason.
1
2
1 1 1 1 1
2
0
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
Aflatoxins33%
Misbranding33%
Salmonella17%
Others17%
Reasons for Notifying Peanuts
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ALMONDS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 5 83
Syrian Arab Republic 1 17
Total 6
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 4 67
Filthy 1 17
Unsafe coloring 1 17
Total 6
1 1 1 1
2
0
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
Aflatoxins67%
Filthy16%
Unsafe coloring17%
Reasons for Notifying Almonds
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MIXTURE COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Canada 1 20
Germany 1 20
India 1 20
Mexico 1 20
Thailand 1 20
Total 5
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 4 57
Filthy 2 29
Unsafe coloring 1 14
Total 7
PEANUT PRODUCTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 2 40
Colombia 1 20
Japan 1 20
Mexico 1 20
Total 5
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 5 56
Poisonous 2 22
Unfit for food 2 22
Total* 9 * The total does not correspond with the total notifications of peanut products because peanut products may have been notified due to more than one reason.
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PISTACHIOS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Afghanistan 2 67
USA 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Pesticide 2 67
Aflatoxins 1 33
Total 3
CASHEWS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Vietnam 2 100
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 1 50
Misbranding 1 50
Total 2
MACADAMIA COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Kenya 2 100
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 2 100
Total 2
BRAZIL NUTS Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Brazil
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
PEANUT BUTTER Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Philippines
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
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PISTACHIO PRODUCTS Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Italy
Reasons for Notifying Misbranding Unsafe coloring
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DRIED FRUITS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
DRIED FRUITS NOTIFIED
Dried Fruits Notified Total Not. %
Raisins 36 46
Dates 18 23
Prunes 13 16
Dried figs 7 9
Dried apricots 5 6
Total 79
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2013-2018 Total Notifications for Dried Fruits
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING DRIED FRUITS
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 38 42
Pesticide 18 20
Misbranding 14 15
Unsafe coloring 6 7
Poisonous 4 4
Cyclamate 3 3
Unsafe additive 2 2
Dulcin 2 2
Aflatoxins 1 1
Foreign objects 1 1
Insanitary Processing 1 1
Unfit for food 1 1
Total* 91
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of dried fruits because dried fruits may have been notified due to more than one reason.
Raisins (Mexico)11%
Raisins (South Africa)
7%
Raisins (Turkey)
7%
Dates (China)
6%
Dates (India) 6%
Raisins (Argentina)
5%
Dried figs (Turkey)
4%Prunes (China)
4%
Raisins (China)4%
Others46%
Total Notifications for Dried Fruits and Country of Origin
Filthy42%
Pesticide20%
Misbranding15%
Unsafe coloring7%
Poisonous4%
Others12%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Fruits
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 14 18
Turkey 12 15
Mexico 10 13
Afghanistan 6 8
South Africa 6 8
Argentina 5 6
India 5 6
Iran 3 4
Costa Rica 2 3
Saudi Arabia 2 3
Taiwan 2 3
UAE 2 3
Algeria 1 1
Chile 1 1
Egypt 1 1
Morocco 1 1
Pakistan 1 1
Portugal 1 1
Russia 1 1
Singapore 1 1
Thailand 1 1
Tunisia 1 1
Total 79
1Graph only represents the countries with two or more total notifications.
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
Months Total Not.
JAN 4
FEB 7
MAR 14
APR 9
MAY 5
JUN 7
JUL 6
AUG 3
SEP 2
OCT 6
NOV 4
DEC 12
Total 79
4
7
14
9
5
7
6
3
2
6
4
12
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
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RAISINS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Mexico 10 28
South Africa 6 17
Turkey 6 17
Argentina 5 14
China 4 11
Afghanistan 2 6
Iran 2 6
Chile 1 3
Total 36
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 21 57
Pesticide 12 32
Aflatoxins 1 3
Foreign objects 1 3
Poisonous 1 3
Unfit for food 1 3
Total* 39
*The total does not correspond with the total notifications of raisins because raisins may have been notified due to more than one reason.
1 1
6
4
3
2
4
1 1
2
1
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
Filthy57%
Pesticide32%
Others11%
Reasons for Notifying Raisins
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DATES COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 5 28
India 5 28
Saudi Arabia 2 11
UAE 2 11
Algeria 1 6
Egypt 1 6
Pakistan 1 6
Tunisia 1 6
Total 18
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 10 50
Misbranding 3 15
Pesticide 3 15
Unsafe additive 2 10
Unsafe coloring 2 10
Total * 20
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of dates because dates may have been notified due to more than one reason.
1 1
3 3
4
2 2
1 1
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
Filthy50%
Misbranding15%
Pesticide15%
Unsafe additive10%
Unsafe coloring10%
Reasons for Notifying Dates
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PRUNES COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 4 31
Costa Rica 2 15
Taiwan 2 15
Afghanistan 1 8
Iran 1 8
Morocco 1 8
Singapore 1 8
Thailand 1 8
Total 13
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 7 32
Cyclamate 3 14
Poisonous 3 14
Unsafe coloring 3 14
Filthy 2 9
Dulcin 2 9
Insanitary Processing 1 5
Pesticide 1 5
Total* 22
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of prunes since prunes may have been notified due to more than one reason.
1
3
1
4
2 2
0
1
2
3
4
5
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
Misbranding32%
Cyclamate13%
Poisonous14%
Unsafe coloring14%
Filthy9%
Dulcin9%
Others9%
Reasons for Notifying Prunes
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DRIED FIGS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 4 57
Afghanistan 1 14
China 1 14
Portugal 1 14
Total 7
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 5 72
Misbranding 1 14
Unsafe coloring 1 14
Total 7
1 1
2
1 1 1
0
1
2
3
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
Filthy72%
Misbranding14%
Unsafe coloring14%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Figs
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DRIED APRICOTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Afghanistan 2 40
Turkey 2 40
Russia 1 20
Total 5
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 3 60
Pesticide 2 40
Total 5
1
3
1
0
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Monthly Notifications
Misbranding60%
Pesticide40%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Apricots
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2018 JAPAN
IMPORT BORDER REJECTIONS
NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 64
GENERAL OVERVIEW 66
ALMONDS 70
PEANUTS 71
PISTACHIOS 72
DRIED FIGS 73
OTHERS 74
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INTRODUCTION 1. Japanese Import Procedure under Food Sanitation Law
To ensure the safety of imported foods and related products, Article 27 of the Japanese Food Sanitation Law obliges importers to submit import notification. As Article 27 of the Food Sanitation Law states that "Those who wish to import food, food additives, apparatuses, or container/packages for sale or for use in business, shall notify the Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) on each occasion as prescribed by the Ministerial Ordinance," the imported foods and related products must not be used for sale without import notification.
Notifications are submitted to a Quarantine Station of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. At the quarantine station, food sanitation inspectors carry out document examination and inspection to see the foods and products comply with the Food Sanitation Law
2. Document Examination of the Notification Form for Importation of Foods, etc. and Inspection at the MHLW Quarantine Station
2.1. After the submission of notification, the food sanitation inspector at the quarantine station inspects the product to examine whether the item meets the regulations under the Food Sanitation Law.
During the document examination, the food sanitation inspector validates the following
items, based on the information reported in the Notification Form. The judgement will be made based on the information, such as the country of export, imported items, manufacturer, the place of manufacture, ingredients and materials, methods of manufacturing and use of additives.
- Whether the imported food, etc. complies with the manufacturing standards regulated under the Food Sanitation Law.
- Whether the use of additives complies with the standards.
-Whether poisonous or hazardous substance is contained.
- Whether the manufacturer or the place of manufacturing has a record of sanitation problem in the past.
(JETRO's Home Page on Information of Food and Additive Regulations and Standards: http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/market/regulations/)
2.2. When the document examination judges the cargo needs to be inspected (cargoes with many records of incompliance with the law in the past, imported swellfish, etc.), an inspection order (inspection order system), a public inspection (other inspection systems) and other inspections (Inspections) will be carried out in order to confirm the compliance of the cargo with the law by the inspection.
2.3. When the document examination and cargo inspection have found that the cargo is in compliance with the law (the cargo "passed" the inspection), a "Certificate of Notification" will be returned to the importer from the MHLW quarantine station where the
notification was first submitted. The import procedures, then, will proceed to the next step.
2.4. The cargo that has been judged not to comply with the law (the cargo that "did not pass" the inspection) cannot be imported into Japan. The MHLW quarantine station will notify the importer how the cargo violates the Food Sanitation Law, and the importer will take necessary measures by following the instructions from the station.
2.5. In order to simplify and expedite the import procedures, simplified systems of import notification are also available (“ Simplified and Expedited Systems of Import Procedures”).
The cases of violation of Food Sanitation Law that are Found on the Occasion of Import Notification are available on: http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/importedfoods/index.html
3. INC Report
This report collects and classifies all 2018 Japanese notifications for nuts and dried fruits published in the MHLW Imported Foods Inspection Services Home Page regarding product, country of origin and type of notification.
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4. Abstract In Japan, notifications for edible nuts and dried fruit slightly decreased by 6% with respect to 2017 (from 136 to 128 not.). Almond was the product most notified (46 not.), instead of peanut as in the previous years. Peanuts ranked the second most notified product (33 not.), followed by pistachios (16 not.) and dried figs (14 not.). The main reason for notifying edible nuts and dried fruits is still the presence of aflatoxins (93% of total).
All notifications are collected in the Appendix (page 136).
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EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS NOTIFIED
Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits Total Not. %
Almonds 46 36
Peanuts 33 26
Pistachios 16 13
Dried figs 14 11
Mixture 7 5
Peanut products 5 4
Peanut butter 2 2
Almond products 1 1
Apricot kernel 1 1
Brazil nuts 1 1
Dates 1 1
Peanut oil 1 1
Total 128
1Graph only represents the products with more than two notifications.
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80
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99
136128
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60
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160
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2010-2018 Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING EDIBLE NUTS AND
DRIED FRUITS
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 119 93
Pesticide 6 5
Coliforms 1 1
Cyanide 1 1
Undesignated additive 1 1
Total 128
Almonds (USA)35%
Peanuts (China)12%
Peanuts (USA)9%
Pistachios (USA)6%
Pistachios (Iran)6%
Dried figs (Turkey)
4%
Dried figs (USA)
4%
Mixture (USA)
4%
Peanuts (South Africa)
3%
Others17%
Notifications for Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits and Country of Origin
Aflatoxins93%
Pesticide5%
Others2%
Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 77 60
China 16 13
Iran 8 6
Turkey 5 4
South Africa 4 3
Thailand 4 3
India 2 2
Spain 2 2
Brazil 1 1
Ecuador 1 1
France 1 1
Italy 1 1
Malaysia 1 1
Morroco 1 1
Pakistan 1 1
Switzerland 1 1
Taiwan 1 1
Vietnam 1 1
Total 128
1Graph only represents the products with more than two notifications.
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
Months Total Not.
JAN 9
FEB 14
MAR 4
APR 7
MAY 12
JUN 21
JUL 19
AUG 8
SEP 2
OCT 14
NOV 7
DEC 11
Total 128
9
14
4
7
12
21
19
8
2
14
7
11
0
5
10
15
20
25
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2018 Montly Notifications
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ALMONDS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 45 98
Spain 1 2
Total 46
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 46 100
Total 46
USA98%
Spain2%
Notified Countries of Origin
1
4
2
3 3
8
12
1
2
3
4
3
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Montly Notifications
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PEANUTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 15 45
USA 12 36
South Africa 4 12
Ecuador 1 3
India 1 3
Total 33
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 32 97
Coliforms 1 3
Total 33
China46%
USA36%
South Africa12%
Ecuador3%
India3%
Notified Countries of Origin
3
4 4
3
5
2 2
3
2
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Montly Notifications
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PISTACHIOS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 8 50
Iran 7 44
Italy 1 6
Total 16
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 10 63
Pesticide 6 38
Total 16
USA50%
Iran44%
Italy6%
Notified Countries of Origin
2
1
2
3 3
2 2
1
0
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Montly Notifications
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DRIED FIGS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 5 36
USA 5 36
France 1 7
Iran 1 7
Spain 1 7
Switzerland 1 7
Total 14
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 14 100
Total 14
Turkey36%
USA36%
France7%
Iran7%
Spain7%
Switzerland7%
Notified Countries of Origin
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
0
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Montly Notifications
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MIXTURE COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 5 71
Thailand 1 14
Vietnam 1 14
Total 7
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 7 100
Total 7
PEANUT PRODUCTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Thailand 3 60
Malaysia 1 20
Taiwan 1 20
Total 5
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 5 100
Total 5
USA72%
Thailand14%
Vietnam14%
Notified Countries of Origin
Thailand60%
Malaysia20%
Taiwan20%
Notified Countries of Origin
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PEANUT BUTTER COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 1 50
USA 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 100
Total 2
ALMOND PRODUCTS
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Morocco
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
APRICOT KERNELS
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Pakistan
Reasons for Notifying Cyanide
BRAZIL NUTS
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Brazil
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
DATES
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin USA
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
PEANUT OIL
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin India
Reasons for Notifying Undesignated additive
76 2018 - AUSTRALIA INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
2018 AUSTRALIA
IMPORT BORDER REJECTIONS
EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
77 2018 - AUSTRALIA INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 78
GENERAL OVERVIEW 79
PEANUT PRODUCTS 83
PEANUTS 84
OTHERS 85
78 2018 - AUSTRALIA ICN – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
INTRODUCTION 1. Australian Failing Food Reports When food is inspected under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme, it may be subject to analytical testing for particular hazards. For tests applied to surveillance and risk foods, please refer to the relevant Imported Food Notices. The data presented in the failing food reports has been compiled from the results of inspection activity on imported food consignments under the scheme. This data is published and released to the public in monthly failing food reports. The foods listed in these reports have been identified as failing foods under the Imported Food Control Act 1992 (the Act). The Department of Agriculture may publish certain information concerning this failing food under Section 35 of the Act. Future consignments of the food will be inspected at the rate of 100 per cent of consignments until the food demonstrates compliance with Australian food standards. Failing food reports identify foods that have been found to fail analytical testing or do not meet the compositional requirements of the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code. The report does not list foods that have failed for non–compliant labels as the responsibility
for the correct labelling of imported food lies with the importer. In these cases, the importer has an opportunity to bring the label into compliance with Australian food labelling standards. From January 2012, the producer of the food will be included in these reports. The producer is defined as the overseas entity that has grown, caught, manufactured or processed the food and is identified using information provided by the importer and the labelling on the foods packaging. Australian failing food reports can be found on the following web page: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/goods/food/inspection-compliance/failing-food-reports#2016 2. INC Report This report collects and classifies all 2018 Australian notifications published in the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Home Page regarding product, country of origin and type of notification for nuts and dried fruits.
3. Abstract Australia published 45 notifications for nuts and dried fruit in 2018, being double than last year, and the highest number of the last eight years. The most notified product was peanut products, with 20 notifications, followed by peanuts, with 11 notifications. The main reason for notifying edible nuts and dried fruits was the presence aflatoxins (82% of the total).
All notifications are collected in the Appendix (page 144).
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EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS NOTIFIED
Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits Total Not. %
Peanut products 20 44
Peanuts 11 24
Dried apricots 3 7
Nut products 3 7
Pistachios 3 7
Dried grapes 2 4
Dried figs 1 2
Dried plums 1 2
Peanut butter 1 2
Total 45
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15
3432
26
18
28 29
22
45
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10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
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2010-2018 Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 37 82
Pesticide 5 11
Additive 1 2
Lead 1 2
Salmonella 1 2
Total 45
Peanut products (Indonesia)
20%
Peanut products (India)13%
Peanuts (Philippines)
11%
Peanuts (India)9%
Nut products (Philippines)
7%
Others40%
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits and Country of Origin
Aflatoxins83%
Pesticide11%
Additive2%
Lead2%
Salmonella2%
Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
India 12 27
Indonesia 9 20
Philippines 9 20
China 5 11
Malaysia 3 7
Turkey 3 7
South Africa 2 4
Sri Lanka 1 2
Taiwan 1 2
Total 45
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Ind
ia
Ind
on
es
ia
Ph
ilip
pin
es
Ch
ina
Mala
ys
ia
Tu
rke
y
So
uth
Afr
ica
Sri
Lan
ka
Taiw
an
Total Notified Countries of Origin
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
Months Total Not.
JAN 7
FEB 0
MAR 6
APR 4
MAY 3
JUN 5
JUL 2
AUG 0
SEP 6
OCT 4
NOV 5
DEC 3
Total 45
7
6
4
3
5
2
6
4
5
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Montly Notifications
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PEANUT PRODUCTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Indonesia 9 45
India 6 30
Malaysia 2 10
Philippines 1 5
Sri Lanka 1 5
Taiwan 1 5
Total 20
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 20 100
Total 20
Indonesia45%
India30%
Malaysia10%
Philippines5%
Sri Lanka5%
Taiwan5%
Notified Countries of Origin
5
4
1
3
1
5
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
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PEANUTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Philippines 5 45
India 4 36
China 2 18
Total 11
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 11 100
Total 11
Philippines46%
India36%
China18%
Notified Countries of Origin
1
3
1 1 1
2 2
0
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2018 Montly Notifications
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DRIED APRICOTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
South Africa 2 67
Turkey 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 3 100
Total 3
NUT PRODUCTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Philippines 3 100
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 3 100
Total 3
PISTACHIOS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 2 67
China 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 67
Salmonella 1 33
Total 3
DRIED GRAPES COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
India 2 100
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Pesticide 2 100
Total 2
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DRIED FIGS
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Malaysia
Reasons for Notifying Lead
DRIED PLUMS
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin China
Reasons for Notifying Additive
PEANUT BUTTER Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin China
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
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EU RASFF - PEANUT (GROUNDNUT) NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Countries concerned
Subject Action taken Distribution status
03/01/2018 2018.0011 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/01/2018 2018.0072 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 10; Tot. = 17 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/01/2018 2018.0074 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 93; Tot. = 120 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Bolivia
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/01/2018 2018.0089 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Brazil (O), Poland aflatoxins (B1 = 2.9 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched peanuts from Brazil
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/01/2018 2018.0105 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, India (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 5.9; Tot. = 7.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts kernels from India
use for other purpose than food/feed
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/01/2018 2018.0114 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.7; Tot. = 9 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnuts from Egypt
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/01/2018 2018.0123 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.7; Tot. = 14.92 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/01/2018 2018.0125 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands, United States
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/01/2018 2018.0133 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France China (O), France aflatoxins (Tot. = 6.8 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/01/2018 2018.0192 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 3.1 / B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 6.7 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/01/2018 2018.0200 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India, Togo (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 163; Tot. = 177 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Togo
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/01/2018 2018.0226 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Croatia Croatia, Egypt (O), Spain
aflatoxins (B1 = 35.69; Tot. = 36.29 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from Egypt
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/01/2018 2018.0229 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Croatia Croatia, Egypt (O), Portugal
aflatoxins (B1 = 68.29; Tot. = 105.35 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from Egypt
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
29/01/2018 2018.0237 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Cyprus China (O), Cyprus aflatoxins (B1 = 3.8; Tot. = 4.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
31/01/2018 2018.0261 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Cyprus China (O), Cyprus aflatoxins (B1 = 40.4; Tot. = 49.2 / B1 = 43; Tot. = 52.1 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut kernels from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
02/02/2018 2018.0279 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Cyprus China (O), Cyprus aflatoxins (B1 = 2.9; Tot. = 3.5 / B1 = 2.8; Tot. = 3.3 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut kernels from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/02/2018 2018.0303 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 41; Tot. = 44.98 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
seizure product not (yet) placed on the market
13/02/2018 2018.0372 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Brazil (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.7 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Brazil
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/02/2018 2018.0377 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/02/2018 2018.0392 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece China (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 70.2; Tot. = 85.9 / B1 = 52.5; Tot. = 63.9 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Countries concerned
Subject Action taken Distribution status
16/02/2018 2018.0413 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Egypt (O), Greece Cladosporium moulds in shelled peanuts from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/02/2018 2018.0446 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 25.6; Tot. = 28.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/02/2018 2018.0467 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 9.8; Tot. = 12.2 / B1 = 102; Tot. = 119 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/02/2018 2018.0513 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
groundnut kernels from Bolivia infested with moulds
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
27/02/2018 2018.0514 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
groundnut kernels from Argentina infested with moulds
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
27/02/2018 2018.0515 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
groundnut kernels from Argentina infested with moulds
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
27/02/2018 2018.0521 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.4; Tot. = 59.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/02/2018 2018.0522 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 18; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/02/2018 2018.0523 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
groundnut kernels from Bolivia infested with moulds
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/02/2018 2018.0526 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Israel (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 18.8; Tot. = 21.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Israel
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/02/2018 2018.0532 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy China (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 6.7; Tot. = 7.8 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched peanuts from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/03/2018 2018.0576 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 18; Tot. = 22 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
06/03/2018 2018.0579 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 61; Tot. = 68 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
06/03/2018 2018.0580 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 28; Tot. = 31 / B1 = 100; Tot. = 120 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Egypt
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/03/2018 2018.0583 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 27 / B1 = 9.2; Tot. = 9.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Egypt
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/03/2018 2018.0585 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 26.98 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/03/2018 2018.0587 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Madagascar (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 99; Tot. = 135 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Madagascar
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
08/03/2018 2018.0601 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, India (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 16.0; Tot. = 17.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/03/2018 2018.0614 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Cyprus Argentina (O), Cyprus
groundnut kernels from Argentina infested with moulds
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/03/2018 2018.0616 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.6; Tot. = 5.2 / B1 = 4.7; Tot. = 5.0 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts without shell from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/03/2018 2018.0620 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Brazil (O), Greece improper health certificate(s) for groundnuts in shell from Brazil
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
09/03/2018 2018.0622 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Cyprus Argentina (O), Cyprus
groundnut kernels from Argentina infested with moulds
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0637 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
groundnuts from Bolivia infested with moulds
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Countries concerned
Subject Action taken Distribution status
12/03/2018 2018.0639 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.5; Tot. = 7.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0640 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 120; Tot. = 140 / B1 = 200; Tot. = 230 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0644 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 28 / B1 = 9.3; Tot. = 12 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts kernels from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0645 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 29 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Bolivia
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0646 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 79; Tot. = 94 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Egypt
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0647 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Bolivia
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0648 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0649 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 28; Tot. = 34 / B1 = 26; Tot. = 30 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/03/2018 2018.0661 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Argentina (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 1.5; Tot. = 7.8 / B1 = 3.1; Tot. = 3.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts kernels from Argentina
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2018 2018.0674 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece China (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 23.9; Tot. = 28.2 / B1 = 50.6; Tot. = 80.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2018 2018.0686 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 18; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2018 2018.0687 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Senegal (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 18.3; Tot. = 20.9 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts without shell from Senegal
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2018 2018.0692 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Nigeria (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 15.8 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from Nigeria
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/03/2018 2018.0703 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 56 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
15/03/2018 2018.0707 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 20; Tot. = 22 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/03/2018 2018.0708 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.4 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Bolivia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
15/03/2018 2018.0712 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 35; Tot. = 40 / B1 = 83; Tot. = 94 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Egypt
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/03/2018 2018.0714 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Bolivia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
16/03/2018 2018.0718 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 11 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
16/03/2018 2018.0724 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 110; Tot. = 120 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Bolivia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/03/2018 2018.0764 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 33 µg/kg - ppb) in in shelled groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Countries concerned
Subject Action taken Distribution status
26/03/2018 2018.0812 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 132 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
30/03/2018 2018.0872 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Croatia Croatia, Egypt (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 29.13; Tot. = 30.88 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt
return to consignor
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
02/04/2018 2018.0877 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 55; Tot. = 61 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts without shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0906 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Sudan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 64 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Sudan
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/04/2018 2018.0975 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.4 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/04/2018 2018.1000 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Brazil (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 10.4; Tot. = 12.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Brazil
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/04/2018 2018.1052 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Brazil (O), Bulgaria aflatoxins (B1 = 4.69 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from Brazil
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/04/2018 2018.1140 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 3.62 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts kernels from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/04/2018 2018.1144 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 7.2; Tot. = 8.3 µg/kg - ppb) in prepared peanuts from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
02/05/2018 2018.1201 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.9 µg/kg - ppb) in groudnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/05/2018 2018.1226 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 11 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/05/2018 2018.1231 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia, United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 38.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/05/2018 2018.1233 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts kernels from India
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
08/05/2018 2018.1250 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Uganda (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.5; Tot. = 14.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Uganda
destruction distribution restricted to notifying country
09/05/2018 2018.1275 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 10; Tot. = 11.5 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts with shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1312 food border rejection
food poisoning Italy Egypt (O), Italy (D) aflatoxins (B1 = 11.7; Tot. = 13.2 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1317 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 12.3; Tot. = 16.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts unshelled from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/05/2018 2018.1349 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Slovakia Argentina (O), Slovakia
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.68; Tot. = 11.08 / B1 = 7.61; Tot. = 13.71 / B1 = 3.7; Tot. = 8.7 / B1 = 5.9; Tot. = 10.3 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut without shell from Argentina
use for other purpose than food/feed
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/05/2018 2018.1364 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Egypt (O), Germany aflatoxins (Tot. = 16.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/05/2018 2018.1366 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Egypt (O), Germany aflatoxins (Tot. = 45.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/05/2018 2018.1374 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Togo (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 825; Tot. = 1279 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Togo
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
23/05/2018 2018.1430 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Argentina (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (Tot. = 4.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
24/05/2018 2018.1440 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Chile, China (O), Commission Services, Spain
aflatoxins (B1 = 2.6; Tot. = 2.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
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24/05/2018 2018.1442 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Egypt (O), Poland aflatoxins (B1 = 15.87; Tot. = 19.21 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/05/2018 2018.1455 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, China (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 25.1; Tot. = 27 / B1 = 128.3; Tot. = 143.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/05/2018 2018.1457 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Brazil (O), Bulgaria aflatoxins (B1 = 3.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Brazil
product not (yet) placed on the market
29/05/2018 2018.1481 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal China (O), Portugal aflatoxins (B1 = 3.9; Tot. = 4.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
01/06/2018 2018.1513 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
France France, Senegal (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 72; Tot. = 83 µg/kg - ppb) in raw ground groundnuts from Senegal
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
01/06/2018 2018.1516 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.1 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from India
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
01/06/2018 2018.1517 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Senegal (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 76; Tot. = 84 µg/item) in groundnut kernels from Senegal
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
07/06/2018 2018.1567 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Egypt (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 49.6; Tot. = 55.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
07/06/2018 2018.1573 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from India
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/06/2018 2018.1586 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Egypt (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 6.0; Tot. = 6.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/06/2018 2018.1607 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 39.7; Tot. = 64.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/06/2018 2018.1671 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Argentina (O), Greece
aflatoxins (B1 = 2.9 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/06/2018 2018.1678 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Egypt (O), Germany aflatoxins (Tot. = 93.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/06/2018 2018.1699 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Romania Egypt (O), Romania aflatoxins (B1 = 16.17; Tot. = 20.04 / B1 = 15.72; Tot. = 20.91 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts without shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
22/06/2018 2018.1746 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina infested with moulds
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
22/06/2018 2018.1750 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
25/06/2018 2018.1763 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
28/06/2018 2018.1817 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 22; Tot. = 28 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
29/06/2018 2018.1827 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.5; Tot. = 9.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/07/2018 2018.1869 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland China (O), Poland aflatoxins (B1 = 66.81; Tot. = 75.45 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts with shell from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
05/07/2018 2018.1872 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 32; Tot. = 44 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/07/2018 2018.1878 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France China (O), France aflatoxins (B1 = 3.4; Tot. = 4 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from China
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/07/2018 2018.1887 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, India (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 67.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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09/07/2018 2018.1899 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Sudan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 200 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Sudan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
12/07/2018 2018.1962 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 50; Tot. = 55 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from India
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/07/2018 2018.1969 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.0; Tot. = 9.0 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
12/07/2018 2018.1972 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 18; Tot. = 22 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2018 2018.1983 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1; Tot. = 8.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2018 2018.1985 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2018 2018.1987 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.0 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2018 2018.1990 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2018 2018.1992 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.1; Tot. = 5.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
17/07/2018 2018.2011 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Brazil (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 15; Tot. = 19.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts kernels from Brazil
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
25/07/2018 2018.2111 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 10.3; Tot. > 24 / B1 = 4.8; Tot. = 5.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/07/2018 2018.2141 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 4.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
31/07/2018 2018.2176 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Portugal, United States
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.4 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
31/07/2018 2018.2177 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 25.3 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
31/07/2018 2018.2182 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.3; Tot. = 8.9 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
seizure product not (yet) placed on the market
09/08/2018 2018.2273 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 2.8; Tot. = 3.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/08/2018 2018.2358 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 57.07; Tot. = 68.89 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
21/08/2018 2018.2369 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.81; Tot. = 5.06 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/08/2018 2018.2382 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Nicaragua (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 88.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Nicaragua
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/08/2018 2018.2401 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 8.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
20/08/2018 2018.2361 food information for attention
official control on the market
Portugal China (O), INFOSAN, Portugal (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.5; Tot. = 7.9 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted groundnuts in shell from China
informing authorities
distribution restricted to notifying country
27/08/2018 2018.2422 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France Argentina (O), France
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.3; Tot. = 8.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/09/2018 2018.2517 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Argentina (O), France (D), Germany (D),
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.3 / B1 = 2.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
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INFOSAN, Netherlands
07/09/2018 2018.2524 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Argentina (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
07/09/2018 2018.2537 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Argentina (O), Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Spain (D), United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
distribution to other member countries
07/09/2018 2018.2538 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Argentina (O), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Portugal (D), Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 62 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
11/09/2018 2018.2549 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 28 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/09/2018 2018.2576 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Argentina (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Poland (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.1; Tot. = 4.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
13/09/2018 2018.2581 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Sudan (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 2,8 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Sudan
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/09/2018 2018.2622 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 28 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/10/2018 2018.2767 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2779 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Brazil (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 10; Tot. = 11 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Brazil
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2780 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.9 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2781 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 21; Tot. = 33 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2782 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.0; Tot. = 6.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2785 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 38; Tot. = 46 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2787 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 10; Tot. = 16 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2789 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 13 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2790 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.2; Tot. = 6.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2791 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Brazil (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.7; Tot. = 8.7 / B1 = 96; Tot. = 110 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Brazil
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/10/2018 2018.2804 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 22 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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08/10/2018 2018.2815 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Argentina (O), Belgium, Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 24.4; Tot. = 27.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/10/2018 2018.2816 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Egypt (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 16.3; Tot. = 19.7 / B1 = 22.1; Tot. = 25.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/10/2018 2018.2869 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Brazil (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 55.4; Tot. = 65.6 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from Brazil
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/10/2018 2018.2943 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 29 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from India
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
22/10/2018 2018.2971 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Portugal China (O), Portugal aflatoxins (B1 = 5.2; Tot. = 16 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from China
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
23/10/2018 2018.2982 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal China (O), Portugal aflatoxins (B1 = 8.6; Tot. = 10 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
24/10/2018 2018.3001 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Malta China (O), Malta aflatoxins (B1 = 14.9; Tot. = 17.6 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
25/10/2018 2018.3020 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France Egypt (O), France aflatoxins (B1 = 11.6; Tot. = 13.9 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted groundnut kernels from Egypt
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
30/10/2018 2018.3076 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 19.2; Tot. = 25.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/11/2018 2018.3166 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 16; Tot. = 31 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/11/2018 2018.3175 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 26; Tot. = 31 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnuts kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/11/2018 2018.3177 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 15; Tot. = 20 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/11/2018 2018.3186 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 120; Tot. = 140 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
08/11/2018 2018.3217 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.7; Tot. = 17 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/11/2018 2018.3290 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.7; Tot. = 9.0 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/11/2018 2018.3300 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.54; Tot. = 8.09 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
20/11/2018 2018.3356 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 33,2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the United States
import not authorised
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
26/11/2018 2018.3422 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/11/2018 2018.3423 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
27/11/2018 2018.3433 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.7; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
29/11/2018 2018.3464 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 20; Tot. = 33 / B1 = 28; Tot. = 63 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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29/11/2018 2018.3467 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 16; Tot. = 18 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
30/11/2018 2018.3479 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.6; Tot. = 17 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
30/11/2018 2018.3480 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 28; Tot. = 37 / B1 = 14; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
30/11/2018 2018.3487 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Paraguay
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.3; Tot. = 8.0 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/12/2018 2018.3524 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Argentina (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.7; Tot. = 16.9 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Argentina
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/12/2018 2018.3535 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
06/12/2018 2018.3561 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France China (O), France aflatoxins (B1 = 4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
11/12/2018 2018.3595 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal China (O), Portugal aflatoxins (B1 = 3.4; Tot. = 15 µg/item) in groundnuts in shell from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/12/2018 2018.3597 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Brazil (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 11.3; Tot. = 12.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Brazil
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/12/2018 2018.3662 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.5; Tot. = 12 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/12/2018 2018.3705 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Argentina (O), Poland
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.59; Tot. = 18.66 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2018 2018.3714 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.3; Tot. = 9.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2018 2018.3715 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.7 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2018 2018.3716 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 17 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2018 2018.3729 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Czech Republic
Argentina (O), Czech Republic
aflatoxins (B1 = 13.7; Tot. = 22.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
21/12/2018 2018.3757 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 37.7; Tot. = 44.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts with shell from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/12/2018 2018.3770 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 21.2; Tot. > 24 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
28/12/2018 2018.3791 food alert official control on the market
Latvia Latvia (D), Lithuania, Nicaragua (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.3 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from Nicaragua, via Lithuania
withdrawal from recipient(s)
no distribution from notifying country
31/12/2018 2018.3812 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.6; Tot. = 33 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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EU RASFF - PISTACHIO NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
03/01/2018 2018.0007 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Iran (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s), of certified analytical report and of Common Entry Document (CED) for salted and roasted pistachios from Iran
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
03/01/2018 2018.0008 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Iran (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s), of certified analytical report and of Common Entry Document (CED) for salted and roasted pistachios from Iran
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
03/01/2018 2018.0021 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Iran (O), United Kingdom
absence of Common Entry Document (CED) for pistachio nuts from Iran
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
09/01/2018 2018.0068 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 97.5; Tot. = 112.9 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
12/01/2018 2018.0095 food alert official control on the market Netherlands Belgium (D), Finland (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands, Sweden (D), United Kingdom (D), United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 270; Tot. = 290 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts without shell from the United States, via Germany
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
18/01/2018 2018.0131 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 36; Tot. = 48 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/01/2018 2018.0135 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 8; Tot. = 10 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled pistachios from the United States, via Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/01/2018 2018.0151 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Lithuania Lithuania, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 45.3; Tot. = 51.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
24/01/2018 2018.0183 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 9; Tot. = 11.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
31/01/2018 2018.0259 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 16; Tot. = 17 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
08/02/2018 2018.0325 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Slovakia Iran (O), Slovakia aflatoxins (B1 = 50.25; Tot. = 56.54 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
use for other purpose than food/feed
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/02/2018 2018.0331 food alert company's own check Belgium Belgium (O), Germany (O), United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 81; Tot. = 87) in roasted and salted pistachio nuts from Germany, packaged in Belgium
informing recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
09/02/2018 2018.0349 food alert company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), Germany (O), United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 13 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted salted pistachios from Germany
informing recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
16/02/2018 2018.0412 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 25.4; Tot. = 29.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in the shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
16/02/2018 2018.0414 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 18.5; Tot. = 19.6 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in the shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
26/02/2018 2018.0508 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 15.4; Tot. = 24.8 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
01/03/2018 2018.0534 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 10.45; Tot. = 26.09 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
06/03/2018 2018.0574 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Iran (O), Italy, Turkey aflatoxins (B1 = 39.3; Tot. = 44.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Iran
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/03/2018 2018.0623 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 17.62; Tot. = 20.14 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachios from Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
12/03/2018 2018.0650 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 25.14 µg/kg - ppb) and unauthorised substance carbofuran in roasted pistachios from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
13/03/2018 2018.0665 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.01; Tot. = 14.51 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
14/03/2018 2018.0676 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 72.3; Tot. = 78.6 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2018 2018.0677 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 20.8; Tot. = 22.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2018 2018.0684 food alert company's own check Netherlands Germany, INFOSAN, Iran (O), Netherlands (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.7 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran, via Germany
return to consignor
no distribution from notifying country
14/03/2018 2018.0694 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
ochratoxin A (44 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/03/2018 2018.0750 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 10.6 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
20/03/2018 2018.0752 food alert official control on the market Germany Belgium (D), France (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Italy (D), Lithuania (D), Romania (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 19.2; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in halva with pistachio nuts from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
21/03/2018 2018.0772 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 42; Tot. = 45.86 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/03/2018 2018.0788 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 50.6; Tot. = 101.6 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
22/03/2018 2018.0789 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 28 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/03/2018 2018.0820 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = >24; Tot. = >24 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/03/2018 2018.0825 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 12.8; Tot. = 13.6 µg/kg - ppb) in salted pistachios in shell from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
29/03/2018 2018.0850 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 62.4; Tot. = 65.7 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
02/04/2018 2018.0875 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 21.2; Tot. = 22.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
02/04/2018 2018.0878 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 13.0; Tot. = 15.8 / B1 = 12.6; Tot. = 15.7 / B1 = 7.4; Tot. = 11.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts with shell from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0919 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Bulgaria, Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 28.6; Tot. = 78.8 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachios from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
09/04/2018 2018.0932 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
09/04/2018 2018.0933 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.9; Tot. = 19.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/04/2018 2018.0963 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 18.2; Tot. = 19.6 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachios from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/04/2018 2018.1040 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Luxembourg, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 84; Tot. = 98 / B1 = 15 / B1 = 85; Tot. = 91 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
destruction distribution restricted to notifying country
19/04/2018 2018.1087 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.93; Tot. = 11.98 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios with shells from the United States
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
20/04/2018 2018.1099 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 25.5; Tot. = 26.9 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
23/04/2018 2018.1114 food alert official control on the market Slovenia Germany, INFOSAN, Iran (O), Italy, Romania, Slovenia (D), Spain
aflatoxins (B1 = 76; Tot. = 85 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted salted pistachios from Iran, via Italy
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
24/04/2018 2018.1126 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O), Turkey, United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 43; Tot. = 51 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran, via Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
25/04/2018 2018.1136 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 50.0; Tot. = 53.7 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
30/04/2018 2018.1179 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.8; Tot. = 13.1 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
30/04/2018 2018.1183 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.1; Tot. = 35 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
01/05/2018 2018.1192 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 16.4; Tot. = 18.3 / B1 = 20.9; Tot. = 23.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
07/05/2018 2018.1240 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Portugal, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 26 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled pistachios from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1315 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany (D), United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 65.3; Tot. = 72.5 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1319 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Netherlands, Turkey, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 44.1; Tot. = 47.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from the United States, via Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/05/2018 2018.1408 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Iran
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
23/05/2018 2018.1414 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
ochratoxin A (460, 440 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/05/2018 2018.1453 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Austria Austria, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 40.80 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
31/05/2018 2018.1505 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 44; Tot. = 50 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
01/06/2018 2018.1514 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 42; Tot. = 46 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/06/2018 2018.1526 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Luxembourg, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 66; Tot. = 70 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States, via Belgium
destruction distribution restricted to notifying country
06/06/2018 2018.1558 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 18.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/06/2018 2018.1574 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey, United States (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 95.8 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachio from the United States, via Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
11/06/2018 2018.1611 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Lithuania Iran (O), Lithuania aflatoxins (B1 = 69.5; Tot. = 76.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
12/06/2018 2018.1624 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 16.51; Tot. = 18.12 µg/kg - ppb) in chopped pistachios from the United States
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
14/06/2018 2018.1667 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
ochratoxin A (22 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/06/2018 2018.1677 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 60; Tot. = 66 µg/item) and ochratoxin A (120; 130 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
15/06/2018 2018.1681 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Lithuania Iran (O), Lithuania aflatoxins (B1 = 11.3; Tot. = 12.0 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
28/06/2018 2018.1816 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, INFOSAN, Iran (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 161; Tot. = 180 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts with shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/07/2018 2018.1894 food alert official control on the market Netherlands Belgium (D), Germany (D), Netherlands (O)
ochratoxin A (430 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from the Netherlands
informing consignor
distribution to other member countries
09/07/2018 2018.1903 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 39; Tot. = 42 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/07/2018 2018.1904 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 134.8; Tot. = 139.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
10/07/2018 2018.1929 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 35.4; Tot. = 38.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from the United States, via Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/07/2018 2018.2058 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 101,71; Tot. = 112,06 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/07/2018 2018.2092 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Iran (O), Portugal, Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 14; Tot. = 44 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled pistachios from Iran, via Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/07/2018 2018.2112 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.5; Tot. = 17.8 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
30/07/2018 2018.2167 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 25.3; Tot. = 27.6 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
30/07/2018 2018.2175 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Luxembourg, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 35; Tot. = 40 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
02/08/2018 2018.2200 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Commission Services, United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 18.2 µg/kg - ppb) in raw pistachios from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
02/08/2018 2018.2202 food alert official control on the market Cyprus Cyprus (D), Greece (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 48.7; Tot. = 122.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Greece
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
02/08/2018 2018.2214 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 20.4; Tot. = 22.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios kernels from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
07/08/2018 2018.2245 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 39.0; Tot. = 44.9 µg/kg - ppb) in raw pistachio kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
10/08/2018 2018.2291 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium Belgium (D/O), France, Germany, INFOSAN, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio nuts from Belgium, with raw material from the United States
seizure distribution restricted to notifying country
17/08/2018 2018.2327 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium Belgium (O), INFOSAN, United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 12 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and salted pistachios from Belgium, with raw material from the the United States
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
17/08/2018 2018.2338 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Luxembourg (D), United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 53; Tot. = 56 / B1 = 110; Tot. = 117 µg/kg - ppb) in raw pistachios from the United States, via Belgium
destruction distribution restricted to notifying country
17/08/2018 2018.2344 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Luxembourg (D), United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 32 µg/kg - ppb) in raw pistachios from the United States, via Belgium
destruction distribution restricted to notifying country
29/08/2018 2018.2445 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios with shell from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/09/2018 2018.2481 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 38.2; Tot. = 42.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/09/2018 2018.2510 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 170; Tot. = 180 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled pistachios from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/09/2018 2018.2548 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 86.5; Tot. = 93 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
13/09/2018 2018.2583 food alert official control on the market Netherlands France (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), United Kingdom (D), United States (O)
ochratoxin A (35 µg/kg - ppb) in salted pistachios from the United States
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
26/09/2018 2018.2701 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 28; Tot. = 31.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2784 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 85; Tot. = 98 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
08/10/2018 2018.2814 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Portugal Portugal, Syria (O), Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 116; Tot. = 119 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Syria, via Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
19/10/2018 2018.2953 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Austria Austria, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.64; Tot. = 16.36 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
22/10/2018 2018.2972 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 77.8; Tot. = 84.9 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
24/10/2018 2018.2997 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 233.9; Tot. = 249.7 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/10/2018 2018.3017 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 19.4; Tot. = 20 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted salted pistachios from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/11/2018 2018.3294 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 44.8; Tot. = 48.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/11/2018 2018.3384 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 9.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
30/11/2018 2018.3481 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 12.3; Tot. = 15,8 µg/kg - ppb) in raw pistachios in shell from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
05/12/2018 2018.3534 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Finland Afghanistan (O), Finland
aflatoxins (B1 = 22.4; Tot. = 25.1 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Afghanistan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/12/2018 2018.3544 food alert company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), Germany (O), United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 28; Tot. = 30 µg/kg - ppb) in salted roasted pistachios from Germany
distribution to other member countries
20/12/2018 2018.3732 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 52.2; Tot. = 59.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2018 2018.3735 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 199; Tot. = 209 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
21/12/2018 2018.3760 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Syria (O), Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 73.8; Tot. = 79 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Syria
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
24/12/2018 2018.3778 food alert official control on the market Netherlands Belgium (D), Bulgaria (D), Denmark (D), France (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Iceland (D), Iran (O), Netherlands (D), Spain (D), Sweden (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 60; Tot. = 71 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran, via Germany
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
27/12/2018 2018.3783 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.56; Tot. = 21.44 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
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EU RASFF – HAZELNUT NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
04/01/2018 2018.0024 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Azerbaijan (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 38 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
05/01/2018 2018.0037 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O), Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 23.8; Tot. = 27.3 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/01/2018 2018.0080 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France Azerbaijan (O), France, Georgia
improper health certificate(s) and certified analytical report for hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan, via Georgia
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/01/2018 2018.0100 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 22.6; Tot. > 24 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/01/2018 2018.0117 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Azerbaijan (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 15; Tot. = 18.5 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/01/2018 2018.0174 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Azerbaijan (O), Georgia, Germany
aflatoxins (Tot. = 16.3 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan, via Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
23/01/2018 2018.0181 food information for attention
official control on the market
Denmark Denmark (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 14; Tot. = 19 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted diced hazelnuts from Turkey
detained by operator
distribution restricted to notifying country
24/01/2018 2018.0189 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 21.4; Tot. = 23.6 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
29/01/2018 2018.0240 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 34.7 / Tot. = 10.4 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
09/02/2018 2018.0339 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Lithuania Azerbaijan (O), Germany, Lithuania
aflatoxins (B1 = 73.8; Tot. = 114.1 / B1 = 63.1; Tot. = 97.8 / B1 = 84.4; Tot. = 130.3 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels shelled from Azerbaijan
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
16/02/2018 2018.0415 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Denmark Azerbaijan (O), Denmark
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.3; Tot. = 19 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts shelled from Azerbaijan
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
20/02/2018 2018.0440 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Czech Republic
Azerbaijan (O), Czech Republic
aflatoxins (B1 = 23; Tot. = 89.3) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
20/02/2018 2018.0444 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Azerbaijan (O), Georgia, Italy, Poland
aflatoxins (B1 = 37.5; Tot. = 61.9 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan, via Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
22/02/2018 2018.0473 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.0; Tot. = 17.0 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
23/02/2018 2018.0499 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Azerbaijan (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 76; Tot. = 92 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/02/2018 2018.0524 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 20.8; Tot. = 87.2 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/03/2018 2018.0581 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 86; Tot. = 97 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/03/2018 2018.0736 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.20; Tot. = 18.65 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted chopped hazelnut from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/03/2018 2018.0741 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Azerbaijan (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 12.67; Tot. = 13.70) in shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
21/03/2018 2018.0768 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Azerbaijan (O), Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 35.9; Tot. = 45.2 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
26/03/2018 2018.0808 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 60.09; Tot. = 71.48 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and chopped hazelnuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/03/2018 2018.0830 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Azerbaijan (O), Georgia, Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.2 ± 3.6; Tot. = 13.5 ± 4.1 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts kernels from Azerbaijan, via Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/03/2018 2018.0836 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Azerbaijan (O), Georgia, Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.9; Tot. = 16.2 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan, via Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/03/2018 2018.0840 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Azerbaijan (O), Georgia, Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 61.1 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Azerbaijan, via Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
30/03/2018 2018.0861 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 10 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
30/03/2018 2018.0868 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.2; Tot. = 17.8 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Turkey
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0902 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O), Germany
aflatoxins (Tot. = 33 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0917 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Azerbaijan (O), Italy, Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 35.5; Tot. = 43.6 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/04/2018 2018.0950 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.5; Tot. = 16 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted hazelnut halves from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/04/2018 2018.0957 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 10.2; Tot. = 14.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/04/2018 2018.0972 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 2.4; Tot. = 17.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/04/2018 2018.1004 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 0.6; Tot. = 18.5 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/04/2018 2018.1141 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 72.06; Tot. = 80.29 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
27/04/2018 2018.1157 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 39; Tot. = 146 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
27/04/2018 2018.1160 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 28 / µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/05/2018 2018.1251 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Azerbaijan (O), Georgia, Italy
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.9; Tot. = 17.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan, via Georgia
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/05/2018 2018.1287 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 15.2 µg/kg - ppb) in haselnüsse ohne schale - hazelnuts kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
22/05/2018 2018.1389 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.1 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
24/05/2018 2018.1450 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Azerbaijan (O), Poland
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.6; Tot. = 18 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts kernels from Azerbaijan
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/06/2018 2018.1588 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Luxembourg, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.7; Tot. = 16.1 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/07/2018 2018.1861 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 20.1; Tot. = 23.7 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted hazelnuts from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/07/2018 2018.1865 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.98 µg/kg - ppb) in diced roasted hazelnuts from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
12/07/2018 2018.1961 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 56.2 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2018 2018.1991 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12 µg/kg - ppb) in organic hazelnut kernels from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
23/07/2018 2018.2079 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 14.9 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/07/2018 2018.2085 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 15.2; Tot. = 17.2 µg/kg - ppb) in organic hazelnut kernels from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/08/2018 2018.2402 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
06/09/2018 2018.2509 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 91.6; Tot. = 106 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
17/09/2018 2018.2603 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O), Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 13 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/09/2018 2018.2626 food alert company's own check Denmark Denmark (D), Germany, INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 279; Tot. = 303 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
02/10/2018 2018.2746 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O), Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.9; Tot. = 11 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2783 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 28; Tot. = 31 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
04/10/2018 2018.2786 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 8; Tot. = 20.1 / B1 = 11.5; Tot. = 18 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
24/10/2018 2018.3013 food information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 14.26 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
no stock left distribution restricted to notifying country
08/11/2018 2018.3195 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 13.4 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/11/2018 2018.3341 food alert official control on the market
Slovenia INFOSAN, Netherlands (O), Slovenia (D/O), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 76; Tot. = 81 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey, with raw material from the Netherlands, packaged in Slovenia
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
23/11/2018 2018.3405 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Azerbaijan (O), France, Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 20; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/12/2018 2018.3511 food alert official control on the market
Germany Austria (D), Cyprus, Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands, Switzerland (O), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.0; Tot. = 16.9 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted chopped hazelnut kernels from Switzerland, with raw material from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
12/12/2018 2018.3626 food alert company's own check Germany Germany (D/O), Spain (O)
Salmonella (presence /25g) in shelled hazelnut kernels from Germany, with raw material from Spain
informing authorities
no distribution from notifying country
17/12/2018 2018.3673 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 47.6; Tot. = 54.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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EU RASFF – ALMOND NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
14/02/2018 2018.0382 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain Spain, United States
foreign body (pieces of plastic and wood) and poor hygienic state of almonds without shell from the United States
import not authorised
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
06/03/2018 2018.0577 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 49; Tot. = 55 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/03/2018 2018.0582 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Morocco (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 79 µg/kg - ppb) in bitter almonds from Morocco
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/03/2018 2018.0589 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 21.22; Tot. = 22.71 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds with shell from the United States
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
09/04/2018 2018.0937 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Greece (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Spain (O), United States (D)
too high content of cyanide (2089 mg/kg - ppm) in bitter almonds from Spain
informing recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
23/04/2018 2018.1113 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O), Uzbekistan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 83.3; Tot. = 102.7 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from Turkey, with raw material from Uzbekistan
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
26/04/2018 2018.1152 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 98.2 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/04/2018 2018.1155 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 18.5; Tot. = 46.8 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
no action taken product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
04/05/2018 2018.1221 food alert official control on the market
Austria Austria (D), Germany, Spain (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4,98; Tot. = 26.45 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from Spain, via Germany
detained by operator
no distribution from notifying country
09/05/2018 2018.1288 food information for attention
official control on the market
Austria Austria (D), INFOSAN, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.63; Tot. = 13.07 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
18/05/2018 2018.1370 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 40.7; Tot. = 44.1 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
product not (yet) placed on the market
29/05/2018 2018.1484 food alert company's own check Germany Germany (D), INFOSAN, United Kingdom, United States (O)
Salmonella (present /125g) in whole almonds from the United States, via the United Kingdom
public warning - press release
no distribution from notifying country
12/06/2018 2018.1629 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 22; Tot. = 28 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/06/2018 2018.1712 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.49 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/06/2018 2018.1805 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in bitter almond kernels from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/07/2018 2018.1853 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 24 µg/g) in almonds from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/07/2018 2018.1876 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/07/2018 2018.1923 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/07/2018 2018.1924 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
10/07/2018 2018.1925 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 24.1 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/07/2018 2018.1938 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Germany, Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.2; Tot. = 6.9 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/07/2018 2018.1939 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = >24 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds without shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/07/2018 2018.1942 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = >24.0; Tot. = >24.0 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2018 2018.1984 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.7; Tot. = 20.4 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/07/2018 2018.2078 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 39; Tot. = 42.7 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/08/2018 2018.2216 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 23.6; Tot. = > 24 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
09/08/2018 2018.2279 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 10.1; Tot. = 12.4 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/08/2018 2018.2282 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 19.2; Tot. = 21.0 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/08/2018 2018.2305 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 8; Tot. = >24 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled almonds from the United States
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/08/2018 2018.2418 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 16.2 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled almonds from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
30/08/2018 2018.2461 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = >24; Tot. = >24 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/09/2018 2018.2482 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.7; Tot. = 18.8 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
03/09/2018 2018.2486 food alert company's own check United Kingdom
Guernsey (D), INFOSAN, Ireland (D), Italy (O), Jersey (D), Qatar (D), Singapore (D), United Kingdom (D)
Salmonella (presence) in organic almonds from Italy
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
07/09/2018 2018.2533 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.7; Tot. = 17.6 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/09/2018 2018.2670 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 18.7 µg/kg - ppb) in almond kernels from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/09/2018 2018.2711 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6; Tot. = 24.4 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/09/2018 2018.2716 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 18.1; Tot. > 24 µg/kg - ppb) in almond kernels from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
01/10/2018 2018.2741 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.5; Tot. = 18.6 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
09/10/2018 2018.2835 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Spain Australia (O), INFOSAN, Spain (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in almond kernels from Australia
information on distribution not (yet) available
19/11/2018 2018.3339 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.43; Tot. = 13.48 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
19/12/2018 2018.3698 food information for follow-up
company's own check Austria Austria (D), Spain (O)
unauthorised substance tetramethrin (0.065 mg/kg - ppm) in almonds from Spain
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
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Notification type
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24/12/2018 2018.3776 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 92; Tot. = 110 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
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EU RASFF- APRICOT KERNEL NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
10/01/2018 2018.0071 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
too high content of cyanide (37.6 mg/kg - ppm) in sweet apricot kernels from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
06/02/2018 2018.0314 food alert consumer complaint Netherlands Belgium (D), Netherlands, unknown origin (O)
too high content of cyanide (2980 mg/kg - ppm) in apricot kernels from unknown origin
public warning - press release
distribution to other member countries
08/02/2018 2018.0334 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Belgium (D), Croatia (D), Netherlands (D), United Kingdom, unknown origin (O)
too high content of cyanide (2426; 2531; 2361 mg/kg - ppm) in apricot kernels from unknown origin, via the United Kingdom
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
20/02/2018 2018.0437 food alert company's own check Germany Austria (D), Belgium (D), Croatia (D), Czech Republic (D), France (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Italy (D), Netherlands (D), Pakistan (O), Poland (D), Slovakia (D), Switzerland (D), United Kingdom (D)
too high content of cyanide (200 mg/kg - ppm) in organic bitter apricot kernels from Pakistan
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
23/02/2018 2018.0503 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Germany, Netherlands (D), unknown origin (O)
too high content of cyanide (2795 mg/kg - ppm) in apricot kernels from unknown origin, via Germany
no distribution from notifying country
06/04/2018 2018.0922 food alert company's own check France France (D), Netherlands, unknown origin (O)
too high content of cyanide (500 mg/kg - ppm) in organic bitter apricot kernels from unknown origin, via the Netherlands
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
09/05/2018 2018.1269 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Afghanistan (O), United Kingdom (D)
high content of cyanide (46.5 mg/kg - ppm) in apricot kernels from Afghanistan
no action taken product not (yet) placed on the market
12/07/2018 2018.1978 food alert official control on the market
United Kingdom
INFOSAN, Poland, Turkey (O), United Kingdom
high content of cyanide (1110 mg/kg - ppm) in bitter apricot kernels from Turkey, via Poland
recall from consumers
no distribution to other member countries
19/11/2018 2018.3344 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 27; Tot. = 31 µg/kg - ppb) in apricot kernels from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/11/2018 2018.3347 food alert official control on the market
Germany Austria (D), Germany (D/O), INFOSAN, Italy (D), Pakistan (O), Switzerland (D)
too high content of cyanide (2723; 2656 mg/kg - ppm) in organic bitter apricot kernels from Germany, with raw material from Pakistan
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
21/11/2018 2018.3375 food information for attention
official control on the market
Slovenia INFOSAN, Slovenia (D), Turkey (O)
high content of cyanide (52 mg/kg - ppm) in apricot kernels from Turkey
recall from consumers
distribution restricted to notifying country
27/11/2018 2018.3427 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
too high content of cyanide (23.4 mg/kg - ppm) in apricot kernels from Turkey
distribution restricted to notifying country
03/12/2018 2018.3497 food alert official control on the market
Germany Austria (D), Denmark (D), Germany (D), Hungary (D),
too high content of cyanide (2225 mg/kg - ppm) in organic bitter apricot kernel from India
distribution to other member countries
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
INFOSAN, India (O), Netherlands (D), Poland (D), Slovakia (D), Sweden (D), Switzerland (D)
21/12/2018 2018.3762 food alert official control on the market
Austria Austria (D), Germany (D/O), Poland (O)
high content of cyanide (1791 mg/kg - ppm) in apricot kernels from Germany, with raw material from Poland
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
EU RASFF- PEANUT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
29/03/2018 2018.0851 food information for attention
official control on the market
Italy INFOSAN, Italy (D), Philippines (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 13.8; Tot. = 16.8 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut butter from the Philippines
informing authorities
information on distribution not (yet) available
09/07/2018 2018.1914 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Ghana (O), United Kingdom
attempt to illegally import groundnut cake from Ghana
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/07/2018 2018.2108 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) (and of certified analytical report) for groundnut chikki from India
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/09/2018 2018.2722 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France Argentina (O), France
absence of health certificate(s) for peanut paste from Argentina
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/09/2018 2018.2723 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France Argentina (O), France
absence of health certificate(s) for peanut paste from Argentina
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/10/2018 2018.2912 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Mali (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 250; Tot. = 371 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut paste from Mali
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/10/2018 2018.2914 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Mali (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 218; Tot. = 322 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut paste from Mali
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/10/2018 2018.2945 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 64.6; Tot. = 73.9 µg/kg - ppb) in coated groundnuts from India
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/12/2018 2018.3549 food alert official control on the market
Switzerland Germany (D), Netherlands (O), Switzerland (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.3; Tot. = 12.1 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut butter from the Netherlands
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
EU RASFF- BRAZIL NUT NOTIFICATIONS
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
14/08/2018 2018.2304 food alert company's own check France Belgium (D), Bolivia (O), France, Germany (D), INFOSAN, Monaco (D), Poland
aflatoxins (B1 = 34; Tot. = 74 µg/kg - ppb) in brazil nuts from Bolivia, via Poland and via Germany
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
13/09/2018 2018.2582 food alert company's own check Netherlands Bolivia (O), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.8; Tot. = 8.7 µg/kg - ppb) in Brazil nut kernels from Bolivia, via the United Kingdom
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
19/09/2018 2018.2629 food alert company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), Bolivia (O), INFOSAN, Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.8; Tot. = 8.7 µg/kg - ppb) in Brazil nuts from Bolivia, via the Netherlands
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
12/10/2018 2018.2887 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
United Kingdom
Brazil (O), United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 56.3; Tot. = 72.4 µg/kg - ppb) in Brazil nuts from Brazil
informing authorities
information on distribution not (yet) available
30/10/2018 2018.3073 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Brazil (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 100.5; Tot. = 303.8 µg/kg - ppb) in brazil nuts in shell from Brazil
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
30/10/2018 2018.3075 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Brazil (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 24.2; Tot. = 43.8 µg/kg - ppb) in brazil nuts in shell from Brazil
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
02/11/2018 2018.3107 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Bolivia (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 6.48; Tot. = 12.99 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled Brazil nuts from Bolivia
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
05/12/2018 2018.3541 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Bolivia (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 9.75; Tot. = 17.81 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled brazil nuts from Bolivia
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
EU RASFF- HAZELNUT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
02/01/2018 2018.0004 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
absence of certified analytical report for milk chocolate covered hazelnuts from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
09/01/2018 2018.0063 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 9; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut flour from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
07/05/2018 2018.1243 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 6.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut cream from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
03/10/2018 2018.2761 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 16.9 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut meal from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
EU RASFF- NUT NOTIFICATIONS
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
18/04/2018 2018.1051 food information for follow-up
company's own check Netherlands Belgium (D), Netherlands (O)
nuts from the Netherlands infested with moulds
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
08/11/2018 2018.3208 food alert official control on the market
Switzerland Germany (O), Switzerland (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.7; Tot. = 17.7 µg/kg - ppb) in nuts in honey from Germany
seizure no distribution from notifying country
09/11/2018 2018.3232 food information for attention
official control on the market
Sweden INFOSAN, Lebanon (O), Sweden (D)
undeclared almond and pistachio nut in confectionery with nuts from Lebanon
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
EU RASFF- PISTACHIO PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
02/01/2018 2018.0005 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
absence of certified analytical report for milk chocolate coated pistachio dragee from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
13/04/2018 2018.1001 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 280; Tot. = 310 µg/kg - ppb) and ochratoxin A (45 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio powder from Turkey
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
23/08/2018 2018.2396 food alert company's own check Switzerland Germany, Italy (D/O), Switzerland (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios with milk chocolate from Italy
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
EU RASFF- ALMOND PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
07/11/2018 2018.3174 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Australia (O), Netherlands, Vietnam
aflatoxins (B1 = 16; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in almond meal from Australia, via Vietnam
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/12/2018 2018.3639 food alert official control on the market
United Kingdom
INFOSAN, Ireland (D), Jersey (D), United Kingdom (D/O)
undeclared peanut (3.1 mg/kg - ppm) in almond powder packaged in the United Kingdom
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
21/12/2018 2018.3747 food alert consumer complaint France France (D/O), Germany (O)
plastic fragments in almond power from France, packaged in Germany
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
EU RASFF – MIXTURE NOTIFICATIONS
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
31/08/2018 2018.2474 food alert company's own check Netherlands Netherlands (O), Switzerland (D)
undeclared gluten and egg in mix of different nuts and corn from the Netherlands
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
24/10/2018 2018.2999 food alert company's own check Netherlands Belgium (D), Luxembourg (D), Netherlands (O)
undeclared milk ingredient in cheese and bacon cocktail nuts packaged as paprika flavoured cocktail nuts from the Netherlands
informing recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
EU RASFF – WALNUT NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
09/03/2018 2018.0612 food information for attention
official control on the market
Austria Austria (D/O), Germany (O), Romania (O)
particles (parts of the shell) and high count of Enterobacteriaceae (72000 CFU/g) in grated walnuts from Austria, with raw material from Germany and Romania
distribution restricted to notifying country
15/11/2018 2018.3299 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Portugal, Ukraine (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 56; Tot. = 63) in walnuts in shell from Ukraine
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
EU RASFF – BITTER ALMOND NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
31/10/2018 2018.3087 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
high content of cyanide (1390 mg/kg - ppm) in bitter almonds from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
EU RASFF – CASHEWS NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
31/08/2018 2018.2462 food alert company's own check Sweden Denmark (D), Sweden (D/O)
undeclared sesame, peanut, milk ingredient, wheat and nuts in cashew from Sweden
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
EU RASFF – NOUGAT CREAM NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
18/01/2018 2018.0132 food information for follow-up
official control on the market
Netherlands Belgium (O), Netherlands (D)
incorrect labelling (incorrect way of writing egg white in Dutch language) on nougat cream from Belgium
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
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EU RASFF – PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) FOR FEED NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
04/01/2018 2018.0030 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Argentina (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 24.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts for birds from Argentina
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/02/2018 2018.0357 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, India (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 73 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels for birdfeed from India
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/02/2018 2018.0510 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Netherlands, Sudan (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins in whole groundnuts from Sudan import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/02/2018 2018.0512 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Netherlands, Sudan (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 61.2 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled whole groundnuts from Sudan
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
13/03/2018 2018.0666 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Sudan (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 152 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Sudan
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2018 2018.0675 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 87 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
28/03/2018 2018.0839 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Gambia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 68; Tot. = 76 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0903 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Sudan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 170; Tot. = 190 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Sudan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0904 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Sudan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 140; Tot. = 160 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Sudan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0909 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Gambia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 430; Tot. = 750 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0910 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Gambia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 160; Tot. = 320 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
26/04/2018 2018.1143 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, Zambia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 104 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Zambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/04/2018 2018.1147 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, Zambia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 30.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts for birdfeed from Zambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
30/04/2018 2018.1175 feed information for attention
border control - consignment released
United Kingdom
INFOSAN, United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 35.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
information on distribution not (yet) available
03/05/2018 2018.1207 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 341 µg/kg - ppb) in groudnuts for bird feed from the Gambia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/05/2018 2018.1210 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 40.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the Gambia
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/05/2018 2018.1218 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 260 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/05/2018 2018.1239 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
07/05/2018 2018.1241 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (91.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels for feed from the Gambia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
17/05/2018 2018.1361 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), Netherlands, United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 451 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the Gambia
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1323 feed information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Gambia (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 36.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels for birdfeed from the Gambia
physical/chemical treatment
distribution restricted to notifying country
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
14/05/2018 2018.1326 feed information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Gambia (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 69.6; Tot. = 82.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels for birdfeed from the Gambia
physical/chemical treatment
distribution restricted to notifying country
17/05/2018 2018.1352 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Netherlands, Senegal (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 119 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Senegal
seizure product not (yet) placed on the market
17/05/2018 2018.1356 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Netherlands (D), Senegal (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 43.8 µg/kg - ppb) in bird food peanuts from Senegal, via Belgium
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/05/2018 2018.1362 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), Netherlands, United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 77.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels for feed from the Gambia, via the Netherlands
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/05/2018 2018.1375 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), Netherlands, United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 171 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/05/2018 2018.1379 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 482 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts for birdfeed from the Gambia
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/05/2018 2018.1420 feed information for attention
official control on the market
United Kingdom
INFOSAN, Nicaragua (O), United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 34.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels for birdfeed from Nicaragua
informing authorities
distribution restricted to notifying country
30/05/2018 2018.1488 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 58.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts for feed from the United States
product not (yet) placed on the market
01/06/2018 2018.1511 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 77.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/06/2018 2018.1536 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 90.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts for feed from the Gambia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
05/06/2018 2018.1548 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
South Africa (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 59.9 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from South Africa
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/06/2018 2018.1591 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Gambia (O), Netherlands, United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 30.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/06/2018 2018.1625 feed information for attention
border control - consignment released
United Kingdom
INFOSAN, United Kingdom (D), United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 37.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts for wildlife from the United States
official detention distribution restricted to notifying country
21/06/2018 2018.1735 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Gambia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 220 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the Gambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/06/2018 2018.1795 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Sudan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 170 µg/kg - ppb) in groudnuts for birdfeed from Sudan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2018 2018.1988 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Sudan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 79; Tot. = 90 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Sudan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
17/07/2018 2018.2015 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Sudan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 170 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Sudan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
17/07/2018 2018.2017 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 140 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
use for other purpose than food/feed
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/07/2018 2018.2129 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Nicaragua (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 76 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Nicaragua
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/09/2018 2018.2506 feed border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Belgium Belgium, Gambia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 78 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the Gambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
05/09/2018 2018.2496 feed border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Belgium Belgium, Commission Services, Gambia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 210 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels for birdfeed from the Gambia
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
05/09/2018 2018.2498 feed border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Belgium Belgium, Gambia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 790 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/09/2018 2018.2504 feed border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Belgium Belgium, Gambia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 84 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/09/2018 2018.2552 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Sudan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 260 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts kernel from Sudan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
12/09/2018 2018.2570 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Gambia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 310; Tot. = 570 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
21/09/2018 2018.2646 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 75.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/10/2018 2018.2937 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Tanzania (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 53.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Tanzania
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/11/2018 2018.3142 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 68 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from India
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
07/11/2018 2018.3179 feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 56 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
EU RASFF – DRIED FIG NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
04/01/2018 2018.0027 food information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Germany (D), Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (47 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
no stock left distribution restricted to notifying country
04/01/2018 2018.0031 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 31; Tot. = 54 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/01/2018 2018.0056 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 11.2; Tot. = 18.2 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/01/2018 2018.0079 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 50; Tot. = 75 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/01/2018 2018.0102 food alert official control on the market
Slovenia Germany, INFOSAN, Slovenia (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 29.5; Tot. = 32.3 µg/kg - ppb) in organic dried figs from Turkey, via Germany
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
18/01/2018 2018.0134 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 21; Tot. = 42 µg/kg - ppb) in dry figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/01/2018 2018.0167 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 28.4 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/01/2018 2018.0196 food information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Germany (D), Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (107 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
02/02/2018 2018.0282 food alert official control on the market
Portugal Portugal, Spain (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 15.5; Tot. = 45.1 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Spain
information on distribution not (yet) available
05/02/2018 2018.0295 food alert official control on the market
Belgium Belgium (D), France (O), Luxembourg
aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 31 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from France
public warning - press release
distribution to other member countries
06/02/2018 2018.0310 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 210; Tot. = 360 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Notification type
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07/02/2018 2018.0315 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Slovenia Slovenia, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 21.9; Tot. = 24.5 / B1 = 37.1; Tot. = 41.5 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/02/2018 2018.0319 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 23 µg/kg - ppb) in organic dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/02/2018 2018.0367 food alert official control on the market
Belgium Belgium (D), Netherlands, unknown origin (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 42.8; Tot. = 45.7 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from unknown origin, via the Netherlands
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
12/02/2018 2018.0368 food information for attention
official control on the market
Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Luxembourg (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 119; Tot. = 131 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
product (presumably) no longer on the market
14/02/2018 2018.0384 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 13.8; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/02/2018 2018.0507 food alert official control on the market
Portugal Portugal (D), Spain (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 76; Tot. = 83 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Spain
withdrawal from the market
information on distribution not (yet) available
15/03/2018 2018.0702 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (27 µg/kg - ppb) in organic dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
21/03/2018 2018.0778 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.4; Tot. = 15.5 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
21/03/2018 2018.0780 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/04/2018 2018.0923 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 13.5 ± 4.3; Tot. = 29.0 +/- 9.3 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/05/2018 2018.1232 food information for follow-up
official control on the market
Italy Greece (O), Italy (D) dried figs from Greece infested with larvae of insects
recall from consumers
no distribution to other member countries
07/05/2018 2018.1242 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) improper health certificate(s) (signed before date of laboratory report.) for dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1318 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) improper health certificate(s) (signed before reception of analitycal report) for diced dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1324 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) improper health certificate(s) for dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/05/2018 2018.1353 food alert official control on the market
Czech Republic
Czech Republic (D), Greece (O), Slovakia (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 32.9; Tot. = 36.4 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Greece
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
28/05/2018 2018.1467 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 17.3 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/06/2018 2018.1535 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 256 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/06/2018 2018.1662 food information for attention
official control on the market
Italy Italy (D), Turkey (O) dried figs from Turkey infested with larvae of insects
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution restricted to notifying country
14/06/2018 2018.1676 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 8.03 µg/kg - ppb) in diced dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/06/2018 2018.1800 food alert official control on the market
Poland Greece (O), Poland (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 29.6; Tot. = 40 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Greece
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
25/07/2018 2018.2106 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.8; Tot. = 19.9 µg/kg - ppb) in diced dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/08/2018 2018.2383 food alert official control on the market
Germany Germany (D), Spain (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 121 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Spain
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
22/08/2018 2018.2394 food information for attention
official control on the market
Italy Italy (D), Turkey (O) dried figs from Turkey infested with larvae of insects
information on distribution not (yet) available
24/08/2018 2018.2407 food alert official control on the market
Germany Belgium (D), Finland (D), France (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 21.8; Tot. = 23.3 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
20/09/2018 2018.2633 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Denmark Denmark, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 10 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
detained by operator
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/10/2018 2018.2901 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.1; Tot. = 19.1 µg/kg - ppb) in diced dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
31/10/2018 2018.3097 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 32.3; Tot. = 78.7 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/11/2018 2018.3204 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (10.7 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
21/11/2018 2018.3374 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Denmark Denmark, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 13.7 µg/kg - ppb) in figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/11/2018 2018.3388 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 63; Tot. = 73 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/11/2018 2018.3392 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 19.8; Tot. = 30 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/11/2018 2018.3451 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 42.21; Tot. = 62.66 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
29/11/2018 2018.3462 food information for attention
official control on the market
Sweden INFOSAN, Sweden, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (134 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
information on distribution not (yet) available
30/11/2018 2018.3491 food alert official control on the market
Germany Germany (D), Luxembourg (D), Spain (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 36.1; Tot. = 75.3 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Spain
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
14/12/2018 2018.3645 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 6.6; Tot. = 14.3 µg/kg - ppb) in diced dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/01/2018 2018.0134 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 21; Tot. = 42 µg/kg - ppb) in dry figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/01/2018 2018.0167 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 28.4 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
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EU RASFF – DRIED GRAPE NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
03/01/2018 2018.0010 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Iran (O), United Kingdom
absence of Common Entry Document (CED) for raisins from Iran
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
03/01/2018 2018.0015 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Denmark, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (34.2 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/01/2018 2018.0057 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
ochratoxin A (18.0 µg/kg - ppb) in dried sultanas from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/02/2018 2018.0388 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (29.60 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
15/02/2018 2018.0398 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (21.67 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
05/03/2018 2018.0560 food alert official control on the market
Slovakia INFOSAN, Latvia, Slovakia (D), Uzbekistan (O)
ochratoxin A (12.33; 14.48 µg/kg - ppb) in dried raisins from Uzbekistan, via Latvia
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
06/03/2018 2018.0571 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
ochratoxin A (20.4 µg/kg - ppb) in sultanas from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/03/2018 2018.0651 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (15.88 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2018 2018.0683 food alert official control on the market
Czech Republic
Czech Republic (D), INFOSAN, Iran (O), Slovakia (O)
ochratoxin A (29 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Iran, packaged in Slovakia
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
21/03/2018 2018.0770 food information for attention
company's own check Netherlands INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (20 µg/kg - ppb) in sultana raisins from Turkey
detained by operator
distribution restricted to notifying country
04/04/2018 2018.0894 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (13.03 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0907 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (12.3 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/04/2018 2018.0908 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (24.3 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
17/04/2018 2018.1035 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (52.4 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
detained by operator
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/04/2018 2018.1124 food alert official control on the market
Germany Belgium, Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (38.8 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey, via Belgium
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
26/04/2018 2018.1145 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (13.6 mg/kg - ppm) in sultana raisins from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
26/04/2018 2018.1146 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
ochratoxin A (15.2 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1314 food alert official control on the market
Czech Republic
Czech Republic (D), INFOSAN, Iran (O), Slovakia
ochratoxin A (20.1 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Iran, via Slovakia
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
22/05/2018 2018.1390 food alert company's own check Poland Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Poland (D), Sweden (D), Switzerland, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (15.2 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
23/05/2018 2018.1407 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Portugal, United Arab Emirates (O)
ochratoxin A (16 µg/kg - ppb) in dried raisins from the United Arab Emirates
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
29/05/2018 2018.1473 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
France France, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (15.3 µg/kg - ppb) in dried raisins from Turkey
return to consignor
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
01/06/2018 2018.1519 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (23.4 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
04/06/2018 2018.1539 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Belgium Belgium, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (36.2 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
17/07/2018 2018.2019 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Denmark Denmark, Turkey (O)
organic raisins from Turkey infested with moulds
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/07/2018 2018.2119 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (14.1 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
30/07/2018 2018.2165 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland China (O), Poland ochratoxin A (19.23 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
30/07/2018 2018.2173 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
ochratoxin A (18.3 mg/kg - ppm) in sultanas from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/08/2018 2018.2261 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Denmark, Germany, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (32,6 µg/kg - ppb) in dried raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/08/2018 2018.2303 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Chile (O), Italy too high content of sulphite (3078 mg/kg - ppm) in dried raisins from Chile
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
30/10/2018 2018.3078 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (14.8 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
02/11/2018 2018.3123 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (15.7 µg/kg - ppb) in dried sultanas from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
05/11/2018 2018.3136 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Chile (O), Italy too high content of sulphite (2926 mg/kg - ppm) in dried raisins from Chile
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/11/2018 2018.3157 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Portugal, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (22 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/11/2018 2018.3240 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (14.47 µg/kg - ppb) in sultanas from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/11/2018 2018.3304 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Slovakia Afghanistan (O), Slovakia, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (20.72 µg/kg - ppb) in raisin paste from Turkey, with raw material from Afghanistan
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
22/11/2018 2018.3395 food information for follow-up
official control on the market
Poland Ireland (D), Poland (D), Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (73.16 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
27/11/2018 2018.3440 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (>15 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins (sultanas) from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
30/11/2018 2018.3474 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Portugal INFOSAN, Portugal (D), Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (16 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch distribution restricted to notifying country
11/12/2018 2018.3592 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
ochratoxin A (18.4 µg/kg - ppb) in sultanas from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/12/2018 2018.3612 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Portugal, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (24 µg/kg - ppb) in sultanas from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
21/12/2018 2018.3758 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Turkey (O) ochratoxin A (14.6 µg/kg - ppb) in sultana raisins from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
31/12/2018 2018.3809 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
ochratoxin A (11.7 µg/kg - ppb) in seedless raisins from Turkey
informing authorities
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
03/01/2018 2018.0016 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Germany, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2763 mg/kg - ppm) in apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/01/2018 2018.0036 food information for attention
official control on the market
Greece Greece (D), Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2566 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
15/01/2018 2018.0107 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (3242 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/01/2018 2018.0139 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
France France, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2261 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
return to consignor
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
22/01/2018 2018.0159 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2150 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
22/01/2018 2018.0162 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
France France, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2894 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
return to consignor
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
23/01/2018 2018.0169 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2451 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/01/2018 2018.0172 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2665 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/01/2018 2018.0175 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2322 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/01/2018 2018.0198 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
too high content of sulphite (2167 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/02/2018 2018.0393 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (3402 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/02/2018 2018.0429 food information for attention
official control on the market
Romania Romania (D), Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2598.1 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
20/02/2018 2018.0449 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2483 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/02/2018 2018.0487 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (3894 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricot from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
02/03/2018 2018.0540 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands, Turkey (O), United Kingdom
ochratoxin A (21 µg/kg - ppb) in dried apricots from Turkey, via the United Kingdom
informing recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
06/03/2018 2018.0578 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2245 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/03/2018 2018.0745 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2970 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/04/2018 2018.0888 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite ( 2414± 83 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
03/05/2018 2018.1212 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2401 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
04/06/2018 2018.1533 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2693 mg/kg - ppm) in apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
04/07/2018 2018.1868 food alert official control on the market
Denmark Denmark (D), Germany (O)
sulphite (1500 mg/kg - ppm) undeclared in dried apricots from Germany
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
30/08/2018 2018.2454 food information for attention
consumer complaint Denmark Denmark (D), Turkey (O)
dried apricots from Turkey infested with moulds
recall from consumers
distribution restricted to notifying country
14/09/2018 2018.2593 food information for attention
consumer complaint Malta Malta (D), Turkey (O)
plastic particles in dried apricots from Turkey public warning - press release
distribution restricted to notifying country
28/09/2018 2018.2727 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2149 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
03/10/2018 2018.2763 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
too high content of sulphite (2188 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
08/11/2018 2018.3207 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2377 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
12/11/2018 2018.3246 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2956 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
13/11/2018 2018.3256 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2400 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/12/2018 2018.3566 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2335 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
07/12/2018 2018.3569 food information for follow-up
official control on the market
Slovakia Czech Republic, Slovakia (D), Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2341 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey, via the Czech Republic
withdrawal from recipient(s)
no distribution from notifying country
20/12/2018 2018.3733 food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2626 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
20/12/2018 2018.3738 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2716 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2018 2018.3740 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2622 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/12/2018 2018.3793 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2820 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/12/2018 2018.3807 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2326 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
EU RASFF- OTHER DRIED FRUITS NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
12/01/2018 2018.0096 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Croatia Argentina (O), Croatia
unauthorised substance carbaryl (18.6 mg/kg - ppm) in dried plums without pit from Argentina
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/05/2018 2018.1320 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.3; Tot. = 18.7 µg/kg - ppb) in fig paste from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
07/08/2018 2018.2244 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Slovakia Chile (O), Slovakia too high content of E 200 - sorbic acid (1247.5, 1240 mg/kg - ppm) in pitted prunes from Chile
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/12/2018 2018.3641 food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 8.7; Tot. = 14.8 µg/kg - ppb) in figs paste from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
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USA - ALL PEANUT NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
08-Jan-2018 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
NO ENGLISH 403(f), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
15-Feb-2018 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
16-Feb-2018 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
16-Apr-2018 Ghana PEANUT, SHELLED
DIRECTIONS 502(f)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article appears to lack adequate directions for use.
FRNMFGREG 502(o), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded as defined in section 502(o) of the FD&CA. It appears that it was manufactured, prepared, propagated, compounded, or processed in an establishment not duly registered under section 510 of the Act.
LACKS FIRM 403(e)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(1)].
LACKS N/C 403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
NOT LISTED 502(o), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
It appears the drug or device is not included in a list required by Section 510(j), or a notice or other information respecting it was not provided as required by section 510(j) or 510(k).
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
UNAPPROVED 505(a), 801(a)(3); UNAPPROVED NEW DRUG
The article appears to be a new drug without an approved new drug application.
06-Jun-2018 India PEANUT, SHELLED
SALMONELLA 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health. [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]
03-Jul-2018 India PEANUT, SHELLED
SALMONELLA 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health. [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]
13-Sep-2018 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
COLOR LBLG 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article appears to contain an artificial coloring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.
INCONSPICU 403(f), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
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LIST INGRE 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
19-Oct-2018 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
LABELING Section 4(a); 801(a)(3) Misbranding
The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement.
LIST INGRE 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
14-Dec-2018 India PEANUT, SHELLED
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health
11-Dec-2018 Philippines PEANUT, SHELLED
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
USA – ALL ALMOND NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
27-Feb-2018 Syrian Arab Republic
ALMOND, SHELLED
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
31-Aug-2018 United States ALMOND, IN SHELL
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
12-Sep-2018 United States ALMOND, SHELLED
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
15-Oct-2018 United States ALMOND, IN SHELL
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
13-Dec-2018 United States ALMOND, SHELLED
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health
18-Dec-2018 United States ALMOND, SHELLED
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health
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USA – ALL MIXTURE NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
08-Jan-2018 India MIXED NUTS, SHELLED, N.E.C.
ALLERGEN 403(w) 801(a)(3); Misbranding
the label fails to declare all major food allergens present in the product, as required by section 403(w)(1).
LACKS FIRM 403(e)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(1)].
LACKS N/C 403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
LIST INGRE 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
USUAL NAME 403(i)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the label fails to bear the common or usual name of the food, if any there be.
27-Feb-2018 Thailand
MIXED NUTS, SHELLED, N.E.C.
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
LABELING Section 4(a); 801(a)(3) Misbranding
The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement.
28-Mar-2018 Germany NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
LABELING Section 4(a); 801(a)(3) Misbranding
The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement.
23-Aug-2018 Canada MIXED NUTS, SHELLED, N.E.C.
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
19-Oct-2018 Mexico STANDARDIZED MIXED NUT PRODUCT
PRESRV LBL 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article appears to contain a chemical preservative and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact including its function
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USA – ALL PEANUT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
01-Aug-2018 Colombia PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
NO ENGLISH 403(f), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
15-Nov-2018 China PEANUT, SPREAD
LACKS N/C 403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
LIST INGRE 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
MELAMINE 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to bear or contain a food additive, namely melamine and/or a melamine analog, that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409.
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
POISONOUS 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health. [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
UNFIT4FOOD 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be unfit for food.
15-Nov-2018 Hong Kong SAR*
PEANUT, SPREAD
ALLERGEN 403(w) 801(a)(3); Misbranding
the label fails to declare all major food allergens present in the product, as required by section 403(w)(1).
LACKS FIRM 403(e)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(1)].
LACKS N/C 403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
LIST INGRE 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
MELAMINE 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to bear or contain a food additive, namely melamine and/or a melamine analog, that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409.
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
POISONOUS 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health. [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
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UNFIT4FOOD 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be unfit for food.
USUAL NAME 403(i)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the label fails to bear the common or usual name of the food, if any there be.
11-Dec-2018 Mexico PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
FALSE 403(a)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(a)(1 ) of the FD&C Act in that the labeling is false or misleading in any particular.
LACKS FIRM 403(e)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(1)].
13-Dec-2018 Japan PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
NO ENGLISH 403(f), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
USA – ALL PISTACHIO NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
26-Mar-2018 United States PISTACHIO, IN SHELL
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
10-May-2018 Afghanistan PISTACHIO, SHELLED
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
11-Dec-2018 Afghanistan PISTACHIO, SHELLED
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
* Hong Kong is counted as China
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USA – OTHER EDIBLE NUT NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
12-Jan-2018 Italy PISTACHIO, TOPPING
COLOR LBLG 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article appears to contain an artificial coloring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
26-Mar-2018 United States PISTACHIO, IN SHELL
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
21-May-2018 Vietnam CASHEW, SHELLED
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
10-May-2018 Afghanistan PISTACHIO, SHELLED
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
24-Aug-2018 Kenya MACADAMIA, SHELLED
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
30-Aug-2018 Brazil BRAZIL NUT, SHELLED
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
04-Aug-2018 Philippines PEANUT, BUTTER
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
USA - ALL RAISIN NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
11-Jan-2018 China RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
20-Feb-2018 China RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
01-Mar-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
05-Mar-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
06-Mar-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
08-Mar-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
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FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
08-Mar-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
13-Mar-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
05-Apr-2018 South Africa RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
02-Apr-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
20-Apr-2018 South Africa RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
24-Apr-2018 Iran RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY PUREES)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
11-May-2018 Turkey RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
PB-FOOD 402(a)(1); 801(a)(3); Adulteration
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance, lead, which may render it injurious to health.
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
04-May-2018 Afghanistan RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
31-May-2018 Turkey RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
27-Jun-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
18-Jun-2018 Chile RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
02-Jul-2018 Argentina RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
UNFIT4FOOD 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be unfit for food.
20-Jul-2018 Argentina RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
05-Jul-2018 South Africa RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
31-Jul-2018 China RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
07-Aug-2018 Iran RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
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FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
18-Sep-2018 Turkey RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
23-Oct-2018 Argentina RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
AFLATOXIN 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
22-Oct-2018 Turkey RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
21-Nov-2018 South Africa RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
03-Dec-2018 Argentina RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
03-Dec-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
06-Dec-2018 South Africa RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FOREIGN OB 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or is otherwise unfit for food in that it appears to contain foreign objects.
12-Dec-2018 Mexico RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
17-Dec-2018 South Africa RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
19-Dec-2018 Argentina RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
12-Dec-2018 China RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
12-Dec-2018 Turkey GRAPES, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
19-Dec-2018 Turkey RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
18-Dec-2018 Afghanistan RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
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USA - ALL DATE NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
16-Jan-2018 China DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
UNSAFE ADD 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain an unsafe food additive within the meaning of section 409.[Adulteration, Section 402(a)(2)(C)(i)]
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
08-Feb-2018 China DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
26-Mar-2018 Tunisia DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
NO ENGLISH 403(f), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
15-Mar-2018 China DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
UNSAFE ADD 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain an unsafe food additive within the meaning of section 409.[Adulteration, Section 402(a)(2)(C)(i)]
22-Mar-2018 India DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
06-Apr-2018 China DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
06-Apr-2018 India DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
24-Apr-2018 United Arab Emirates
DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
LIST INGRE 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
18-Jun-2018 Pakistan DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
19-Jun-2018 India DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
26-Jun-2018 Saudi Arabia DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
28-Jun-2018 Saudi Arabia DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
19-Jul-2018 Egypt DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
02-Jul-2018 China DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
06-Aug-2018 India DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
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FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
16-Aug-2018 India DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
INCONSPICU 403(f), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
11-Sep-2018 United Arab Emirates
DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
21-Nov-2018 Algeria DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
USA - ALL PRUNE NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
11-Jan-2018 Taiwan PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
CYCLAMATE 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3) The article appears to bear or contain cyclamate, an unsafe food additive within the meaning of Section 409
DULCIN 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3) The article appears to bear or contain dulcin, an unsafe food additive within the meaning of Section 409
SACCHARLBL 403(i), 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to contain Saccharin, a non-nutritive sweetener, and its label or labeling fails to list it as an added ingredient.
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
27-Feb-2018 Morocco PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS) (PIT FRUIT)
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
15-Feb-2018 Iran PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
LACKS FIRM 403(e)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(1)].
LACKS N/C 403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
LIST INGRE 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
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FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
27-Feb-2018 Thailand PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
LABELING Section 4(a); 801(a)(3) Misbranding
The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement.
17-May-2018 China PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
PB-FOOD 402(a)(1); 801(a)(3); Adulteration
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance, lead, which may render it injurious to health.
12-Oct-2018 Singapore PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS) (PIT FRUIT)
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
04-Oct-2018 China PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
PB-FOOD 402(a)(1); 801(a)(3); Adulteration
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance, lead, which may render it injurious to health.
01-Oct-2018 Taiwan PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
CYCLAMATE 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3) The article appears to bear or contain cyclamate, an unsafe food additive within the meaning of Section 409
18-Oct-2018 Afghanistan PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS) (PIT FRUIT PUREES)
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
13-Nov-2018 China PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
POISONOUS 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health. [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
21-Nov-2018 Hong Kong SAR*
PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
CYCLAMATE 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3) The article appears to bear or contain cyclamate, an unsafe food additive within the meaning of Section 409
DULCIN 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3) The article appears to bear or contain dulcin, an unsafe food additive within the meaning of Section 409
LACKS FIRM 403(e)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(1)].
LACKS N/C 403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
LIST INGRE 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
SACCHARLBL 403(i), 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to contain Saccharin, a non-nutritive sweetener, and its label or labeling fails to list it as an added ingredient.
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
USUAL NAME 403(i)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section
18-Dec-2018 Costa Rica PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS) (PIT FRUIT PUREES)
NO PROCESS 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the manufacturer's failure to file a scheduled process demonstrates that the product is not being manufactured under the mandatory provisions of 21 CFR Part 108 and therefore appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed, under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
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07-Dec-2018 Costa Rica PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS) (PIT FRUIT PUREES)
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
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22-Jan-2018 Portugal FIG, DRIED OR PASTE
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
01-Feb-2018 Turkey FIG, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
21-Mar-2018 Turkey FIG, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
29-Mar-2018 Afghanistan FIG, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
25-Apr-2018 Turkey FIG, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
01-May-2018 Hong Kong SAR*
FIG, DRIED OR PASTE
UNSAFE COL 402(c), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
25-Jun-2018 Turkey FIG, DRIED OR PASTE
FILTHY 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
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28-Feb-2018 Afghanistan APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
NUTRIT LBL 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
The article appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
SULFITELBL 403(a)(1), 801(a)(3) ;MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded because 1) it appears to contain sulfites but the label fails to declare the presence of sulfites, a fact material to sulfite-sensitive individuals who must avoid the ingredient due to potential health consequences from its consumption, and 2) it appears the food is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label does not list the common or usual name of each ingredient.
23-Mar-2018 Turkey APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
* Hong Kong is counted as China
* Hong Kong is counted as China
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21-Mar-2018 Russia APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
SULFITELBL 403(a)(1), 801(a)(3) ;MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded because 1) it appears to contain sulfites but the label fails to declare the presence of sulfites, a fact material to sulfite-sensitive individuals who must avoid the ingredient due to potential health consequences from its consumption, and 2) it appears the food is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label does not list the common or usual name of each ingredient.
23-Mar-2018 Turkey APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
09-Apr-2018 Afghanistan APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
LACKS N/C 403(e)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
SULFITELBL 403(a)(1), 801(a)(3) ;MISBRANDING
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded because 1) it appears to contain sulfites but the label fails to declare the presence of sulfites, a fact material to sulfite-sensitive individuals who must avoid the ingredient due to potential health consequences from its consumption, and 2) it appears the food is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label does not list the common or usual name of each ingredient.
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JAPAN – ALL ALMOND NOTIFICATIONS
Item Exporting country
Article Contents of violation Disposal of the cargo Remarks Publication day
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 25 μg/kg (B1:25.4 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/25
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 12 μg/kg (B1:11.9 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/7
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 43 μg/kg (B1:11.3, B2:1.1, G1:27.3, G2:3.1)
detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
2/7
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 44 μg/kg (B1:39.0, B2:5.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/13
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 20 μg/kg (B1:19.0 , B2:1.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/23
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 58 μg/kg (B1:51.5 , B2:6.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
3/8
Almonds U.S.A Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 57 μg/kg (B1:51.0 , B2:6.4) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
3/8
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(2) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 47μg/kg (B1:40.9 , B2:5.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/19
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 33 μg/kg (B1:29.5, B2:3.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/19
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 114 μg/kg (B1:110.1, B2:4.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/19
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 13 μg/kg (B1:11.0, B2:1.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/1
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22 μg/kg (B1:19.2, B2:2.9) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/8
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 13 μg/kg (B1:7.7 , G1:5.7 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/11
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 25μg/kg (B1:21.9, B2:3.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/7
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 36 μg/kg (B1:30.8 , B2:4.8) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/11
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 50 μg/kg (B1:43.7 , B2:5.8) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/15
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 43 μg/kg (B1:38.3 , B2:5.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/21
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 49 μg/kg (B1:42.1 , B2:7.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/21
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 65 μg/kg (B1:.56.9 , B2:8.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/27
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 36 μg/kg (B1:12.4, G1:21.8 , G2:1.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/27
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 64 μg/kg (B1:59.8 , B2:4.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/27
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 37 μg/kg (B1:32.7, B2:4.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/5
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 187 μg/kg (B1:162.7 , B2:24.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
7/5
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Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 197 μg/kg (B1:173.1 , B2:23.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/9
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ①11 μg/kg, ②37 μg/kg
(①B1:10.1, B2:1.3 ②B1:21.1, B2:3.2, G1:11.5, G2:1.4)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
7/9
Almonds U.S.A.
Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 41 μg/kg (B1:35.7 , B2:5.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/19
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 40 μg/kg (B1:36.2, B2:4.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/26
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 40 μg/kg (B1:36.2, B2:4.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/31
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 30 μg/kg (B1:2.9, B2:26.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/31
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 222 μg/kg (B1:195.7 , B2:26.5 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/31
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 40 μg/kg (B1:37.3 , B2:2.4 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/31
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 18 μg/kg (B1:15.3 , B2:2.4 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/31
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:15.8 , B2:1.6 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
7/31
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22 μg/kg (B1:19.6 , B2:2.0 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
8/30
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 26 μg/kg (B1:22.4 , B2:3.5 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
9/14
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 37 μg/kg (B1:32.2 , B2:4.4 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
9/14
Almonds Spain Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22 μg/kg (B1:14.1 , B2:2.7 , G1:3.7 , G2:1.1)detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
10/18
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 16 μg/kg (B1:14.4, B2: 2.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/22
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 18 μg/kg (B1:6.1 , G1:10.0 , G2:1.5)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/31
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22 μg/kg (B1:16.1 ,B2:2.3 , G1:3.3)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/12
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 34 μg/kg (B1:31.8 , B2:2.6 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/12
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 70 μg/kg (B1:63.8 , B2:6.6 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/20
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 50 μg/kg (B1:44.5 , B2:5.8 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/20
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 25 μg/kg (B1:22.3 , B2:2.6 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
12/5
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1: 15.1, B2: 1.9)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
12/11
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22 μg/kg (B1:19.3 , B2:2.3 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
12/26
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Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 14 μg/kg (B1:6.4, G1:7.7)μg/kgdetected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
1/4
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 43 μg/kg
(B1:6.1 , G1:29.7 , G2:7.4) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
1/12
ROASTED PEANUTS WITH SKIN
China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 30 μg/kg
(B1:26.1 , B2:4.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
1/25
HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS
U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 20 μg/kg (B1:18.0 B2:1.7 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
2/7
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 19 μg/kg (B1:2.7, G1:13.5, G2:2.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
2/7
Frozen food served
without heating:
FROZEN PEANUT
China Art.11(2) violation of compositional standard (coliform bacteria positive) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
monitoring inspection
2/13
MALA PEANUTS China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 31 μg/kg (B1:6.3, G1:21.0, G2:3.8)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
2/19
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 24 μg/kg (B1:20.2, B2:4.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
4/10
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(2) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 12 μg/kg (B1:10.5, B2:1.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
4/10
Peanuts India Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 15 μg/kg (B1:13.7, B2:1.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
4/10
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 27 μg/kg (B1:23.8, B2:3.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
4/19
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 19μg/kg (B1:17.1 , B2:2.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
5/16
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:14.7 , B2:2.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
5/24
Peanuts South Africa Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 20 μg/kg (B1:16.6 , B2:3.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
5/24
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 38μg/kg (B1:35.3, B2:2.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/7
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 50μg/kg (B1:44.5, B2:5.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/7
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22μg/kg (B1:17.3, B2:4.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/7
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 77 μg/kg (B1:71.5 , B2:5.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/15
Peanuts South Africa Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 61 μg/kg (B1:16.5 , B2:3.4 , G1:31.7 , G2:9.1)
detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/15
MALA PEANUTS China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 12 μg/kg (B1:9.1 , B2:2.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
7/5
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 20 μg/kg (B1:17.3, B2:2.5 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
7/31
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 28 μg/kg (B1:10.5, G1:16.0, G2:1.9 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
8/3
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Peanuts South Africa Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 12 μg/kg (B1:10.0, G1:1.8) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
8/20
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin)31 μg/kg(B1:25.3 , B2:5.4 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
10/3
Peanuts South Africa Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin)22 μg/kg (B1:11.2 , G1:9.2 , G2:1.1)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
10/12
ROASTED PEANUTS WITH RED SKIN
China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 29 μg/kg (B1:23.7 , B2:4.9)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
10/31
Roasted peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 43 μg/kg (B1:35.3 , B2:7.3 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
11/12
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 12 μg/kg (B1:11.8)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
11/20
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ①17 μg/kg、②25 μg/kg、
(①B1:15.1, B2:2.3 ②B1:18.1, B2:2.2, G1:4.4)detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
12/5
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 31 μg/kg (B1: 28.4, B2: 2.2)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
12/11
Roasted peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 19 μg/kg (B1: 18.1, B2: 1.1)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
12/11
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 31 μg/kg (B1: 7.7, B2: 1.3, G1:17.6, G2:4.4)detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
12/26
Peanuts Ecuador Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 18 μg/kg (B1: 9.6, G1: 8.5)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
12/26
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Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 11 μg/kg (B1:10.6, B2:0.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/7
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 23 μg/kg (B1:21.3, B2:1.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
2/19
Pistachio nuts U.S.A Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 59 μg/kg (B1:44.5 , B2:3.2 , G1:11.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
3/8
Pistachio nuts Iran Art.11(ⅱ) violation of compositional standard (Imidacloprid 0.13 ppm detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
5/1
Pistachio nuts Iran Art.11(2) violation of compositional standard (imidacloprid 0.06 ppm detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/11
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 24 μg/kg (B1:21.8 , B2:2.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/11
Roasted pistachio nuts
U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 76 μg/kg (B1:69.6 , B2:6.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/19
Other nuts and
seeds paste:
PISTACHIO SQUARES
U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 92 μg/kg (B1:86.0 , B2:5.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/19
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Pistachio nuts Iran Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 24 μg/kg (B1:20.5, B2:3.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/13
Pistachio nuts Iran Art.11(2) violation of compositional standard (imidacloprid 0.05 ppm detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/26
Pistachio nuts Iran Art.11(2) violation of compositional standard (imidacloprid 0.05 ppm detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/31
Pistachio nuts Iran Art.11(2) violation of compositional standard (imidacloprid 0.06 ppm detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
8/8
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 65 μg/kg (B1:58.4 , B2:6.7 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
8/23
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin)13 μg/kg (B1:11.4 , B2:1.4 ) , 14 μg/kg (B1:12.5 , B2:1.2 )detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/3
Pistachio nuts Iran Art.11(2) violation of compositional standard (imidacloprid 0.06 ppm detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/31
Pistachio pesto Italy Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 42 μg/kg (B1:38.2, B2:3.4)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
12/5
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 11 μg/kg (B1:10.6, B2:0.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/7
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 23 μg/kg (B1:21.3, B2:1.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
2/19
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Dried fig U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ①19μg/kg ②65μg/kg (①B1:4.0 , G1:13.5 , G2:1.3 ②B1:7.1 , B2:1.3 , G1:48.7 , G2:7.8 ) detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/25
Dried fig Turkey Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 18 μg/kg (B1:3.5, G1:13.3 ,G2:1.1 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/25
DRIED FIG Turkey Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 24 μg/kg (B1:10.3, G1:13.4 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/25
DRIED FIG PASTE SEEDY
Turkey Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 26 μg/kg (B1:22.4, B2:3.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/13
DRIED FIGS U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 21 μg/kg (B1:11.7 , B2:1.3 , G1:7.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/23
Dried fig France Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 93 μg/kg (B1:41.2 , B2:3.3 , G1:46.1 , G2:2.8 )
detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
3/28
Dried fig Spain Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 604 μg/kg (B1:490.4 , B2:113.9)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/11
Dried fig Iran Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 42 μg/kg (B1:28.2 B2:2.9 G1:11.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/11
Dried fig U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 90 μg/kg (B1:67.3 B2:8.8 G1:11.7 G2:1..8)
detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/11
Dried fig Switzerland Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 12 μg/kg (B1:10.2 , B2:1.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/11
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DRIED FIGS U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 137 μg/kg (B1:74.8 , B2:9.2 , G1:46.6 , G2:6.8) detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/15
Dried fig Turkey Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 27 μg/kg (B1:12.2, B2:1.3, G1:12.0, G2:1.6) detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
8/23
Dried fig U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 26 μg/kg (B1: 21.9, B2: 3.0, G1: 1.3) ,
12 μg/kg (B1: 3.8, G1: 6.7, G2: 1.0)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
10/18
SUNDRIED ORGANIC FIGS
Turkey Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 60 μg/kg (B1:22.1 , B2:4.8 , G1:26.4 , G2:6.7)
detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
10/31
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Mix nuts:COCKTAIL
NUTS Thailand Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 13 μg/kg (B1:2.6 , G1:8.6 , G2:2.0 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/4
TRAIL MIX SNACK PACK
U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 249 μg/kg (B1:229.3 , B2:19.4) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
7/5
Mix nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 15 μg/kg (B1:13.6 , B2:1.7 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
8/30
Mix nuts: POMEGRANATE PISTACHIOS WITH ALMONDS, CHERRIES
+ BLACK PEPPER
U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin)53 μg/kg (B1:44.3 , B2:8.2)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/12
Mix nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 29 μg/kg (B1:27.3 , B2:1.7 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
11/20
Mix nuts:MIX NUTS
SALTED Vietnam Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 32 μg/kg (B1:28.1, B2:4.3)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
12/14
Mix nuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 287 μg/kg (B1: 45.1, B2: 3.5, G1: 211.8, G2:
27.0)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
12/26
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Chocolate:PEANUTS
CHOCOLATE Thailand Art.6(ⅱ)
aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 214 μg/kg
(B1:196.3 , B2:17.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
1/12
PEANUT SAUCE Malaysia Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22 μg/kg (B1:18.5, B2:3.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/25
PEANUTS CHOCOLATE
Thailand Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ①48 μg/kg ②502 μg/kg (①B1:40.5 , B2:7.6
②B1:423.4 , B2:78.6 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
2/7
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SRIRACHA CRISPY PEANUTS
Thailand Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 32 μg/kg (B1:27.3, B2:4.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/1
PEANUT CAKE Taiwan Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 15 μg/kg (B1:12.3 , B2:2.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/4
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PURE DELITE REFINED PEANUTS OIL
India Art.10 undesignated additive (use of TBHQ) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) administration inspection
2/7
APRICOT KERNEL Pakistan Art.6(ⅱ) cyanide 59 mg/kg detection we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
5/29
Dried date palm U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 28 μg/kg (B1:26.1 , B2:2.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/19
Brazil nut Brazil Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 18 μg/kg (B1:9.6, G1:7.9) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
8/16
SKIPPY PEANUT BUTTER SUPERCHUNK
U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 14 μg/kg (B1:10.6 , B2:3.5 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/3
BUTTER PEANUTS China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin)11 μg/kg (B1:8.8 , B2:2.5)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/12
Prossesed almonds products: Amoul
Morroco Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 24 μg/kg (B1: 21.8, B2: 2.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
10/31
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Fail Product description Country of origin Analyte Result/s Units
24/01/2018 Peanut candies Malaysia Aflatoxin 0.029 mg/kg
24/01/2018 Hot peanut salad dressing Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.031 mg/kg
24/01/2018 Mild peanut salad dressing Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.013 The product contains 62% peanut, therefore the calculated maximum level is 0.0093
mg/kg
24/01/2018 Mild pecel peanut dressing Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.012 The product contains 54% peanut, therefore the calculated maximum level is 0.0081
mg/kg
24/01/2018 Mild satay peanut dressing Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.017 mg/kg
14/03/2018 Peanut brittle bar Sri Lanka Aflatoxin 0.049 mg/kg
12/04/2018 Peanut product Malaysia Aflatoxin 0.066 mg/kg
09/03/2018 Peanut product India Aflatoxin 0.01 The product contains 50% peanut, therefore the calculated maximum level is 0.0075
mg/kg
09/03/2018 Peanut product India Aflatoxin 0.01 The product contains 50% peanut, therefore the calculated maximum level is 0.0075
mg/kg
18/03/2018 Peanut product India Aflatoxin 0.009 The product contains 58% peanut, therefore the calculated maximum level is 0.0087
mg/kg
07/06/2018 Peanut candy India Aflatoxin 0.026 mg/kg
29/06/2018 Peanut based seasoning Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.046 mg/kg
29/06/2018 Peanut based seasoning Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.077 mg/kg
16/07/2018 Dried fish with peanut Taiwan Aflatoxin 0.097 mg/kg
06/09/2018 Peanut product India Aflatoxin 0.045 mg/kg
06/09/2018 Peanut product Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.009 The product contains 39% peanut, therefore the calculated maximum level is 0.0058
mg/kg
20/09/2018 Peanut product India Aflatoxin 0.027 mg/kg
20/09/2018 Peanut product Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.17 mg/kg
20/09/2018 Peanut product Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.079 mg/kg
31/10/2018 Chocolate with peanuts Philippines Aflatoxin 0.13 mg/kg
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Fail Product description Country of origin Analyte Result/s Units
17/01/2018 Peanut fry India Aflatoxin 0.079 mg/kg
09/05/2018 Blanched peanut kernels China Aflatoxin 0.021 mg/kg
11/05/2018 Spiced peanuts India Aflatoxin 0.012 mg/kg
21/05/2018 Peanuts China Aflatoxin 0.052 mg/kg
05/06/2018 Spiced peanuts India Aflatoxin 0.056 mg/kg
04/07/2018 Peanut snack India Aflaxotin 0.018 mg/kg
06/09/2018 Peanuts Philippines Aflatoxin 0.02 mg/kg
01/10/2018 Peanuts Philippines Aflatoxin 0.025 mg/kg
05/10/2018 Garlic flavour peanuts Philippines Aflatoxin 0.032 mg/kg
29/11/2018 Peanuts Philippines Aflatoxin 0.053 mg/kg
29/11/2018 Peanuts Philippines Aflatoxin 0.077 mg/kg
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Fail Product description Country of origin Analyte Result/s Units
25/01/2018 Cracker nuts Philippines Aflatoxin 0.019 mg/kg
01/03/2018 Roasted and salted pistachios Turkey Aflatoxin 0.13 mg/kg
22/03/2018 Peanut butter China Aflatoxin 0.02 mg/kg
03/04/2018 Dried apricots South Africa Thiabendazole 0.11 mg/kg
04/04/2018 Dried apricots South Africa Thiabendazole 0.076 mg/kg
26/04/2018 Dried raisins India Carbendazim 0.83 mg/kg
04/06/2018 Dried grapes India Carbendazim 1.7 mg/kg
08/10/2018 Pistachio nut kernels China Aflatoxin 0.17 mg/kg
14/11/2018 Flavoured nuts (contains peanuts)
Philippines Aflatoxin 0.052 mg/kg
14/11/2018 Flavoured nuts (contains peanuts)
Philippines Aflatoxin 0.091 mg/kg
01/11/2018 Dried salted figs Malaysia Lead 0.57 mg/kg
11/12/2018 Pistachio halva Turkey Salmonella Detected /125g
10/12/2018 Dried apricot Turkey Fenvalerate 0.113 mg/kg
27/12/2018 Dried plums China Additive amaranth
Not permitted in this food
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