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2016 IMPORT BORDER REJECTIONS
EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS EU - USA - JAPAN - AUSTRALIA
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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.
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EU-RASFF 1 USA 42 JAPAN 64 AUSTRALIA 78
INC - International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
2016 EU RASFF
NOTIFICATIONS EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
INC - International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2
EDIBLE NUTS. GENERAL OVERVIEW 5
PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) 11
PISTACHIOS 13
HAZELNUTS 15
APRICOT KERNELS 17
PEANUT BUTTER 19
OTHERS 21
PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) FEED 26
DRIED FRUITS. GENERAL OVERVIEW 27
DRIED FIGS 33
DRIED GRAPES 35
DRIED APRICOTS 37
OTHERS 39
MIXTURES 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 2016 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 2010-2016 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 2015 imports of the RASFF member states from the notified countries and its total notifications. At the time of writing this report, not enough trade values were available to provide data for 2016.
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 2016, the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) issued a total of 514 notifications including edible nuts (364 not.), dried fruits (131 not.), mixtures of nuts and dried fruits (11 not.) and peanuts for feed (8 not.). This result means an increase of 5.8% compared with 2015, when a total of 486 notifications were registered. The most notified edible nuts were peanuts, with 178 notifications, followed by pistachios (102 not.) and hazelnuts (49 not.). As in previous years, the main reason for notifying edible nuts was the presence of aflatoxins (86%). By country of origin, the most frequently notified edible nuts were peanuts from China (16%), pistachios from Iran (15%) and pistachios from Turkey (9%). The number of notifications for peanuts from China decreased by 46% with respect to 2015. On the contrary, the number of notifications for peanuts from USA (30 not.) and from Egypt (30 not.) increased in 2016. As for dried fruits, dried figs (57 not.), dried grapes (38 not.) and dried apricots (34 not.) were still the most notified. The main reasons for notifying were sulphites (36%), aflatoxins (34%) and Ochratoxin A (19%). Dried figs and dried apricots from Turkey were still the most notified, representing 41% and 23%, respectively, of the total notifications.
All notifications are collected in the Appendix (Page 88).
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2016 AFLATOXIN NOTIFICATIONS · SUMMARY FOR NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS PEANUTS PISTACHIOS DRIED FIGS HAZELNUTS PEANUTS FEED OTH
TOT % CHI EGY USA ARG BOL BRA IND MAD OTH IRA TK USA OTH TK SP TK GEO AZE ITA MAD BRA OTH
Germany 76 21 2 3 1 1 1 16 16 3 18 4 2 1 8
NL* 62 17 10 3 9 14 6 2 4 3 1 1 2 1 1 5
Italy 49 13 2 20 1 5 4 2 3 2 3 2 1 4
UK 36 10 10 9 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 3
Belgium 27 7 1 1 3 10 1 1 1 1 3 1 4
Spain 23 6 9 1 7 1 3 1 1
France 21 6 4 3 1 1 3 5 5
Greece* 19 5 3 2 1 8 1 1 1 2
Bulgaria 9 2 1 1 2 1 3 1
Poland 9 2 5 1 1 1 1
Sweden 7 2 1 4 1 1
Austria 4 1 1 2 1
Denmark 4 1 3 1
Czech Rep 3 1 1 1 1
Portugal 3 1 1 1 1
Cyprus 2 1 2
Finland 2 1 1 1
Malta 2 1 2
Slovakia 2 1 2
Switzerland 2 1 1 1
Croatia 1 0 1
France 1 0
Norway 1 0 1
Slovenia 1 0 1
TOTAL NOT. 366 46 29 28 18 6 5 4 4 14 53 25 12 4 42 2 26 9 5 2 3 2 3 24
% 13 8 8 5 2 1 1 1 4 14 7 3 1 11 1 7 2 1 1 1 1 1 7
TOTAL 2016 366 154 94 44 42 8 24
TOTAL 2015 365 143 99 57 28 12 17
* 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 178 49 3 9 166
Pistachios 102 28 9 3 90
Hazelnuts 49 13 2 6 41
Apricot kernels 6 2 3 1 2
Peanut butter 6 2 0 1 5
Hazelnut paste 5 1 2 0 3
Almonds 3 1 1 1 1
Pecans 3 1 1 0 2
Cashews 2 1 1 0 1
Hazelnut flour 2 1 1 0 0
Pine nuts 1 0.3 0 0 1
Walnuts 1 0.3 0 1 0
Peanut butter balls 1 0.3 0 0 1
Hazelnut filling 1 0.3 1 0 0
Almond flour 1 0.3 1 0 0
Peanut paste 1 0.3 0 1 0
Peanut powder 1 0.3 0 1 0
Cashew puree 1 0.3 1 0 0
Total 364 26 24 313
% 7 7 86
1Graph only represents the products with two or more total notifications.
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Peanuts (China)
16%
Pistachios (Iran)15%
Pistachios (Turkey)
9%
Peanuts (Egypt)
8%Peanuts (USA)
8%
Hazelnuts (Turkey)
8%
Peanuts (Argentina)
5%
Pistachios (USA)
4%
Hazelnuts (Georgia)
3%
Others24%
Total RASFF Notifications for Edible Nuts and Country of Origin
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Peanuts (Egypt) Peanuts (USA)
2016 Most Notified Edible Nuts.Number of RASFF Notifications 2010-2016
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING EDIBLE NUTS
Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 312 86
Missing/improper documents* 30 8
Undeclared element 6 2
Insects 5 1
Molds 4 1
Salmonella 3 1
Incorrect labeling 2 1
Cyanide 1 0.3
Ochratoxin A 1 0.3
Stones 1 0.3
Organoleptic characteristics 1 0.3
* The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as improper health certificate, absence of Common Entry Document (CED) and missing ID code.
02Graph only represents the products with four or more total notifications.
Aflatoxins86%
Missing/improper documents
8%
Undeclared element
2%
Insects1%
Molds1%
Others2%
Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts
2010-2016 Main Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts
Total Not.
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Aflatoxins 404 294 189 210 211 291 312
Missing/improper documents*
14 21 17 23 17 33 28
Undeclared element 6 1 2 4 3 3 6
Insects 5 17 4 3 5 9 5
Molds 4 1 8 4 3 6 4
Salmonella 11 2 7 2 2 3 3
Organoleptic characteristics 5 39 12 2 1 0 1
Others 2 4 2 3 7 7 11
Total 453 383 241 251 249 351 372
* The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as improper health certificate, absence of Common Entry Document (CED) and missing ID code.
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NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Netherlands* 62 17
Germany 61 17
Italy 49 13
UK 47 13
Spain 23 6
Belgium 22 6
France 21 6
Greece* 20 5
Poland 12 3
Bulgaria 10 3
Czech Republic 5 1
Norway 5 1
Sweden 4 1
Austria 3 1
Slovakia 3 1
Switzerland 3 1
Cyprus 2 1
Finland 2 1
Ireland 2 1
Lithuania 2 1
Malta 2 1
Portugal 2 1
Croatia 1 0.3
Denmark 1 0.3
Total 364
* Netherlands and Greece are important transit points.
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 70 19
China 59 16
Iran 55 15
USA 48 13
Egypt 30 8
Argentina 19 5
Georgia 14 4
India 8 2
Ghana 7 2
Azerbaijan 5 1
Brazil 5 1
Bolivia 4 1
Madagascar 4 1
Italy 3 1
Senegal 3 1
South Africa 3 1
Bolivia 2 1
Germany 2 1
Israel 2 1
Nicaragua 2 1
Nigeria 2 1
Pakistan 2 1
Philippines 2 1
UK 2 1
Others* 11 3
Total 364
*Others represent countries with only one notification: Bulgaria, Côte d’Ivoire, France Greece, India, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
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PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS)
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
178 3 9 166
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 57 32
Egypt 30 17
USA 30 17
Argentina 19 11
India 8 4
Bolivia 6 3
Brazil 5 3
Ghana 5 3
Madagascar 4 2
South Africa 3 2
Israel 2 1
Nicaragua 2 1
Nigeria 2 1
Turkey 2 1
Iran 1 1
Senegal 1 1
Uganda 1 1
Total 178
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Netherlands 51 29
UK 39 22
Italy 24 13
Spain 13 7
Poland 10 6
Germany 8 4
France 7 4
Greece 6 3
Belgium 5 3
Bulgaria 5 3
Czech Republic 3 2
Malta 2 1
Sweden 2 1
Croatia 1 1
Finland 1 1
Portugal 1 1
Total 178
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 154 87
Missing/improper documents*
17 10
Insects 4 2
Molds 3 2 *The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as improper health certificate, absence of Common Entry Document (CED) and missing ID code.
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1 Total peanuts imports (inshell + shelled) in 2015 of the notified countries of origin
specified in the 2015 EU RASFF report.
2015 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT)1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
China 106 38,602 2.75 275
Egypt 17 2,799 6.07 607
India 12 2,442 4.91 491
Brazil 11 40,161 0.27 27
Argentina 8 141,501 0.06 6
USA 4 99,019 0.04 4
Ghana 3 NA --- ---
Bolivia 2 763 2.62 262
Madagascar 2 450 4.45 445
South Africa 2 1,812 1.10 110
Gambia 1 NA --- ---
Cameroon 1 2 500.00 50,000
Greece 1 1,872 0.53 53
Taiwan 1 NA --- ---
2 Ratio between the lowest [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (Spain almonds:
0.01) and the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country.
Aflatoxins86%
Missing/improper documents
10%
Insects2%
Molds2%
Reasons for Notifying Peanuts
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PISTACHIOS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
102 9 3 90
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Iran 54 53
Turkey 31 30
USA 13 13
China 1 1
Germany 1 1
Greece 1 1
Total 102
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 94 92
Missing/improper documents*
6 6
Molds 1 1
Ochratoxin A 1 1
*The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as improper health certificate, absence of Common Entry Document (CED) and missing ID code.
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 35 34
Belgium 12 12
Greece 11 11
Italy 11 11
Spain 8 8
France 7 7
Netherlands 6 6
Norway 2 2
Slovakia 2 2
Austria 1 1
Bulgaria 1 1
Czech Republic 1 1
Finland 1 1
Poland 1 1
Portugal 1 1
Sweden 1 1
UK 1 1
Total 102
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2015 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Iran 52 16,835 3.09 309
USA 30 47,728 0.63 63
Turkey 19 1,782 10.66 1,066
Afghanistan 1 NA --- ---
Jordan 1 NA --- ---
Lebanon 1 NA --- ---
1 Total pistachio imports (inshell + shelled) in 2015 of the notified countries of origin
specified in the 2015 EU RASFF report.
2 Ratio between the lowest [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (Spain almonds:
0.01) and the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country.
Aflatoxins92%
Missing/improper documents
6%
Molds1%
Ochratoxin A1%
Reasons for Notifying Pistachios
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HAZELNUTS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
49 2 6 41
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 29 59
Georgia 12 24
Azerbaijan 5 10
Italy 2 4
UK 1 2
Total 49
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 42 86
Missing/improper documents*
3 6
Salmonella 1 2
Stones 1 2
Undeclared element 1 2
Organoleptic characteristics
1 2
*The missing/improper documents reason groups other reasons such as improper health certificate, absence of Common Entry Document (CED) and missing ID code.
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 9 18
Italy 8 16
France 5 10
Netherlands 5 10
Bulgaria 3 6
Norway 3 6
UK 3 6
Austria 2 4
Cyprus 2 4
Spain 2 4
Belgium 1 2
Denmark 1 2
Greece 1 2
Lithuania 1 2
Poland 1 2
Sweden 1 2
Switzerland 1 2
Total 49
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1 Total hazelnut imports (in-shell + shelled) in 2015 of the notified countries of origin
specified in the 2015 EU RASFF report.
2015 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Turkey 29 104,762 0.28 27.68
Georgia 4 15,981 0.25 25.03
Sweden 3 129 23.32 2,332.47
Azerbaijan 1 84 11.95 1,194.74
2 Ratio between the lowest [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (Spain almonds:
0.01) and the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country.
Aflatoxins86%
Missing/improper documents
6%
Salmonella2%
Stones2%
Undeclared element
2% Organoleptic characteristics
2%
Reasons for Notifying Hazelnuts
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COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Pakistan 2 33
Turkey 2 33
UK 1 17
Uzbekistan 1 17
Total 6
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Ireland 2 33
Italy 2 33
Bulgaria 1 17
Germany 1 17
Total 6
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 3 50
Incorrect labeling 2 33
Cyanide 1 17
Aflatoxins50%
Incorrect labeling
33%
Cyanide17%
Reasons for Notifying Apricot Kernels
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
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PEANUT BUTTER
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
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COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Philippines 2 33
China 1 17
Côte d'Ivoire 1 17
Ghana 1 17
India 1 17
Total 6
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
UK 3 50
Belgium 1 17
France 1 17
Germany 1 17
Total 6
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
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Aflatoxins 5 83
Missing/improper documents*
1 17
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Aflatoxins83%
Missing/improper documents
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Reasons for Notifying Peanut Butter
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JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2015 2016
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HAZELNUT PASTE
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
5 2 0 3
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 5 100
Total 5
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Belgium 1 20
Germany 4 80
Total 5
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 5 100
PECANS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
3 1 0 2
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 3 100
Total 3
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Greece 2 67
Switzerland 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 3 100
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ALMONDS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
3 1 1 1
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 2 67
Spain 1 33
Total 3
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 2 67
Italy 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 3 100
1 Total almonds imports (inshell + shelled) in 2015 of the notified countries of origin
specified in the 2015 EU RASFF report.
2015 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
USA 4 203,888 0.02 1.96
Australia 2 25,645 0.08 7.80
Turkey 2 188 10.62 1,062.50
Afghanistan 1 4 251.00 25,100.40
Netherlands 1 10,181 0.10 9.82
Spain 1 79,281 0.01 1.26
2 Ratio between the lowest [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (Spain almonds:
0.01) and the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country.
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CASHEW
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
2 1 0 1
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Germany 1 50
Vietnam 1 50
Total 2
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Switzerland 1 50
Italy 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 1 50
Undeclared element 1 50
HAZELNUT FLOUR
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
2 2 0 0
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Georgia 2 100
Total 2
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 1 50
Slovakia 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Undeclared element 2 100
24 2016 EU-RASFF - OTHERS INC - International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
PINE NUTS Total Notifications 1 Border Rejection
Notified Country of Origin Turkey
Notifying Member States Italy
Reasons for Notifying Salmonella
Month AUG
WALNUTS Total Notifications 1 Information
Notified Country of Origin Bulgaria
Notifying Member States Lithuania
Reasons for Notifying Insects
Month MAR
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS Total Notifications 1 Border Rejection
Notified Country of Origin Ghana
Notifying Member States UK
Reasons for Notifying Illegal import
Month JUN
HAZELNUT FILLING Total Notifications 1 Alert
Notified Country of Origin Slovakia
Notifying Member States Czech Republic
Reasons for Notifying Undeclared element
Month AUG
ALMOND FLOUR Total Notifications 1 Alert
Notified Country of Origin Italy
Notifying Member States Italy
Reasons for Notifying Undeclared element
Month JUN
PEANUT PASTE Total Notifications 1 Information
Notified Country of Origin Senegal
Notifying Member States Belgium
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
Month JUL
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PEANUT POWDER Total Notifications 1 Information
Notified Country of Origin Senegal
Notifying Member States Belgium
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
Month MAR
CASHEW PUREE Total Notifications 1 Alert
Notified Country of Origin France
Notifying Member States France
Reasons for Notifying Salmonella
Month SEP
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PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) FOR FEED
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
8 1 0 7
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Madagascar 3 38
Brazil 2 25
China 1 13
India 1 13
USA. 1 13
Total 8
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Belgium 4 50
UK 4 50
Total 8
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 8 100
2
0
1 1
2
0 0 0
1
0 0
1
0
1
2
3
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2015 2016
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DRIED FRUITS GENERAL OVERVIEW
DRIED FRUITS NOTIFIED
Dried Fruits Notified Total Not.
% Alerts Informa-
tions Border
Rejections
Dried figs 57 44 7 7 43
Dried grapes 38 29 14 14 10
Dried apricots 34 26 5 2 27
Dried fruits 1 1 0 0 1
Dried fig jam 1 1 0 0 1
Total 131 26 23 82
%
20 18 63
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Dried figs Dried grapes Dried apricots Dried fruits Dried fig jam
Total RASFF Notifications for Dried Fruits
Alerts Information Border Rejections
110121
179
92
115121
131
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2010-2016 Total RASFF Notifications for Dried Fruits
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Dried figs (Turkey)
41%
Dried apricots (Turkey)
23%
Dried grapes (Uzbekistan)
13%
Dried grapes (Iran)7%
Dried grapes (Turkey)
3%
Dried figs (Spain)
2%
Others11%
Total RASFF Notifications for Dried Fruits and Country of Origin
61
6
9
4
0
87
0 0
4
0
134
3
6
3
7
53
5 4
0
8
49
21
5
0
5
58
29
0
3 3
54
30
17
9
4
Dried figs (Turkey) Dried apricots(Turkey)
Dried grapes(Uzbekistan)
Dried grapes (Iran) Dried grapes(Turkey)
2016 Most Notified Dried Fruits.Number of RASFF Notifications 2010-2016
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING DRIED FRUITS
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Sulphites 47 36
Aflatoxins 44 34
Ochratoxin A 25 19
Pesticide 6 5
Health certificate 4 3
Insects 4 3
Sorbic acid 1 1
Sulphites36%
Aflatoxins34%
Ochratoxin A19%
Pesticide4%
Health certificate3%
Insects3%
Sorbic acid1%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Fruits
2010-2016 Main Reasons for Notifying Dried Fruits
Total Not.
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Sulphites 8 4 10 6 31 33 47
Aflatoxins 58 77 132 42 42 47 44
Ochratoxin A 12 9 16 28 18 19 25
Health certificate 1 5 1 2 2 2 4
Insects 6 7 7 4 14 8 4
Sorbic acid 5 5 0 1 1 3 1
Moulds 5 2 7 4 2 1 0
Others 15 12 6 5 5 8 6
Total 110 121 179 92 115 121 131
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NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States
Total Not. %
Germany 33 25
Latvia 14 11
Bulgaria 10 8
Spain 9 7
France 7 5
Italy 7 5
Denmark 6 5
Poland 5 4
Netherlands 4 3
Norway 4 3
Sweden 4 3
UK 4 3
Belgium 3 2
Austria 2 2
Cyprus 2 2
Czech Republic 2 2
Greece 2 2
Malta 2 2
Portugal 2 2
Slovenia 2 2
Estonia 1 1
Finland 1 1
Hungary 1 1
Lithuania 1 1
Norwey 1 1
Romania 1 1
Switzerland 1 1
Total 131
1Graph only represents the notifying countries with more than one notification.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Ge
rma
ny
Latv
ia
Bu
lgari
a
Sp
ain
Fra
nc
e
Italy
De
nm
ark
Po
lan
d
Ne
therl
an
ds
No
rway
Sw
ed
en
UK
Be
lgiu
m
Au
str
ia
Cy
pru
s
Cze
ch
Re
pu
blic
Gre
ece
Malt
a
Po
rtu
gal
Slo
ve
nia
Total Notifying Member States1
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 89 68
Uzbekistan 20 15
Iran 9 7
Spain 3 2
South Africa 3 2
Chile 2 2
Afghanistan 1 1
Australia 1 1
Greece 1 1
Netherlands 1 1
Tunisia 1 1
Total 131
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Tu
rke
y
Uzb
ek
ista
n
Iran
Sp
ain
So
uth
Afr
ica
Ch
ile
Afg
han
ista
n
Au
str
alia
Gre
ece
Ne
therl
an
ds
Tu
nis
ia
Total Notified Countries of Origin
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
17 17
97
1
54
1
4
8
30
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2015 Monthly Notifications
10
67 7
9
12
4
6
2
14
26
28
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Montly Notifications
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2015 2016
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DRIED FIGS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
57 7 7 43
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 54 95
Spain 3 5
Total 57
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 44 77
Ochratoxin A 8 14
Improper health certificate
3 5
Insects 2 4
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 24 42
France 6 11
Italy 5 9
Sweden 4 7
Denmark 3 5
Spain 3 5
Austria 2 4
Netherlands 2 4
UK 2 4
Belgium 1 2
Malta 1 2
Norway 1 2
Portugal 1 2
Slovenia 1 2
Switzerland 1 2
Total 57
34 2016 EU-RASFF – DRIED FIGS INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
1 Total dried figs imports in 2015 of the notified countries of origin specified in the 2015
EU RASFF report.
2015 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Turkey 58 38,775 1.50 150
Spain 3 5,678 0.53 53
Netherlands 1 3,870 0.26 26
2 Ratio between the lowest [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (Spain almonds:
0.01) and the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country.
Aflatoxins77%
Ochratoxin A14%
Improper health certificate
5%
Insects4%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Figs
6
1
34
0
3
0
3
0
7
16
14
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2015 2016
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DRIED GRAPES
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
38 10 14 10
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Uzbekistan 17 45
Iran 9 24
Turkey 4 11
Chile 2 5
South Africa 3 8
Afghanistan 1 3
Australia 1 3
Netherlands 1 3
Total 38
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Sulphites 16 42
Ochratoxin A 15 39
Pesticide 6 16
Insects 1 3
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Latvia 13 34
Germany 4 11
Norway 4 11
Belgium 2 5
Czech Republic 2 5
Poland 2 5
Cyprus 1 3
Denmark 1 3
Estonia 1 3
Finland 1 3
Hungary 1 3
Italy 1 3
Lithuania 1 3
Malta 1 3
Portugal 1 3
Romania 1 3
Slovenia 1 3
Total 38
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1 Total dried grapes imports in 2015 of the notified countries of origin specified in the
2015 EU RASFF report.
2015 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT.
TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Iran 3 NA --- ---
Turkey 3 186,542 0.02 2
Afghanistan 2 643 3.11 311
Chile 2 20,733 0.10 10
Australia 1 3,008 0.33 33
Czech Republic 1 1,970 0.51 51
Greece 1 17,574 0.06 6
Uzbekistan 1 NA --- ---
2 Ratio between the lowest [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (Spain almonds:
0.01) and the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country.
Sulphites42%
Ochratoxin A39%
Pesticide16%
Insects3%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Grapes
0
3
1
2
6 6
2
3
1
2
5
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2015 2016
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DRIED APRICOTS
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
34 5 2 27
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 30 88
Uzbekistan 2 6
Greece 1 3
Tunisia 1 3
Total 34
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Sulphites 31 91
Ochratoxin A 2 6
Sorbic acid 1 3
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Bulgaria 10 29
Spain 6 18
Germany 5 15
Denmark 2 6
Greece 2 6
Netherlands 2 6
Poland 2 6
Cyprus 1 3
France 1 3
Italy 1 3
Latvia 1 3
UK 1 3
Total 34
38 2016 EU-RASFF – DRIED APRICOTS INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
1 Total dried apricots imports in 2015 of the notified countries of origin specified in the
2015 EU RASFF report.
2015 RATE NOTIFICATIONS/IMPORTS
Notified Countries of Origin
TOTAL NOT. TOT IMP (MT) 1 TOTAL
NOT*1000/ TOT IMP
RATE2
Turkey 29 28,652 1.01 101
Greece 1 136 7.33 733
Poland 1 39 25.64 2,564
UK 1 343 2.91 291
Uzbekistan 1 NA
2 Ratio between the lowest [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of all products (Spain almonds:
0.01) and the [TOTAL NOT*1000/TOT IMP] of each country.
Sulphites91%
Ochratoxin A6%
Sorbic acid3%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Apricots
4
2 2
1
3 3
2
0 0
5 5
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
2015 2016
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DRIED FRUITS Total Notifications 1 Border Rejection
Notified Countries of Origin Uzbekistan
Notifying Member States Poland
Reasons for Notifying Insects
Month SEP
DRIED FIG JAM Total Notifications 1 Border Rejection
Notified Countries of Origin Turkey
Notifying Member States UK
Reasons for Notifying Improper health certificate
Month MAR
40 2016 EU-RASFF – MIXTURES INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
MIXTURES GENERAL OVERVIEW
Total Not. Alert Information Border
Rejections
11 4 4 3
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Turkey 4 36
Austria 2 18
Netherlands 2 18
Germany 1 9
Greece 1 9
UK 1 9
Total 11
NOTIFYING MEMBER STATES
Notifying Member States Total Not. %
Germany 4 36
Netherlands 2 18
Cyprus 1 9
Norwey 1 9
Sweden 1 9
Switzerland 1 9
UK 1 9
Total 11
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 18
Cyanide 2 18
Molds 2 18
Ochratoxin A 2 18
Attemp to illegally import 1 9
Foreign body 1 9
Incorrect labeling 1 9
Aflatoxins19%
Cyanide18%
Molds18%
Ochratoxin A18%
Attemp to illegally import
9%
Foreign body9%
Incorrect labeling
9%
Reasons for Notifying Mixtures in 2016
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1
0
2
0
2
1 1
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
JAN FEB MAR ABR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Cumulative Notifications
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2016 UNITED STATES IMPORT BORDER REJECTIONS EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
43 2016 USA INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 44 EDIBLE NUTS. GENERAL OVERVIEW 45
PEANUTS 49
NUTS 50
CASHEWS 51
PEANUT FLOUR 52 PISTACHIOS 53
OTHERS 54
DRIED FRUITS. GENERAL OVERVIEW 55
DATES 59
PRUNES 60
DRIED GRAPES 61
DRIED APRICOTS 62
DRIED FIGS 63
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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 2016 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 decreased, for a second year in a row, about 33% in comparison with the previous year (from 73 to 49 not.). As in 2015, the edible nut with the higher number of notifications was the peanut (17 not.). Misbranding (28% of total) was the main reason for notifying edible nuts, followed by poisonous (15%) and salmonella (11%). Dried fruits also showed a downward trend in the number of notifications, reaching 11% less than in 2015. Again, date was the dried fruit most notified (30 not.) followed by prunes (18 not.) and dried grapes (16 not). Filthy (33%), misbranding (20%) and unsafe colorant (20%) were the main reasons for notifying dried fruit.
All notifications are collected in the Appendix (page 118).
45 2016 USA – EDIBLE NUTS INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
EDIBLE NUTS GENERAL OVERVIEW
EDIBLE NUTS NOTIFIED
Edible Nuts Notified Total Not. %
Peanuts 17 35
Nuts 8 16
Cashews 7 14
Peanut flour 5 10
Pistachios 4 8
Mixture 2 4
Peanut butter 2 4
Brazil nuts 1 2
Hazelnut spread 1 2
Pistachio spread 1 2
Walnut spread 1 2
Total 49
1Graph only represents the products with two or more total notifications.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Peanuts Nuts Cashews Peanut flour Pistachios Mixture Peanutbutter
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts1
96
56 57
86
73
49
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2010-2016 Total Notifications for Edible Nuts
46 2016 USA – EDIBLE NUTS INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING EDIBLE NUTS
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 15 28
Poisonous 8 15
NA 6 11
Salmonella 6 11
Unsafe colorant 5 9
Aflatoxins 5 9
Pesticide 5 9
Filthy 2 4
Absence of registration 1 2
Total* 53
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of edible nuts since edible nuts may have been notified due to more than one reason.
Peanuts (Mexico)21%
Nuts (India)16%
Cashews (Vietnam)
14%
Peanut flour (Mexico)
8%
Peanuts (Indonesia)
6%
Others35%
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Country of Origin
Misbranding28%
Poisonous15%
Salmonella11%
Unsafe colorant10%
Aflatoxins10%
Pesticide9%
Others17%
Reasons for Notifiying Edible Nuts
47 2016 USA – EDIBLE NUTS INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Mexico 14 29
India 9 18
Vietnam 7 14
Indonesia 4 8
Canada 3 6
Cameroon 2 4
Israel 2 4
Italy 2 4
USA 2 4
Bolivia 1 2
China 1 2
Germany 1 2
Philippines 1 2
Total 49
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Mex
ico
Ind
ia
Vie
tnam
Ind
on
es
ia
Ca
na
da
Ca
me
roo
n
Isra
el
Italy
US
A
Bo
liv
ia
Ch
ina
Ge
rma
ny
Ph
ilip
pin
es
Total Notified Countries of Origin
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
Months Total Not.
JAN 2
FEB 5
MAR 7
APR 5
MAY 11
JUN 5
JUL 4
AUG 3
SEP 2
OCT 3
NOV 1
DEC 1
Total 49
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
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PEANUTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Mexico 10 59
Indonesia 3 18
Cameroon 1 6
China 1 6
Germany 1 6
India 1 6
Total 17
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 9 45
Unsafe colorant 4 20
Aflatoxins 3 15
NA 2 10
Filthy 1 5
Salmonella 1 5
Total* 20
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of peanuts since peanuts may have been notified due to more than one reason.
0
2
4
3 3
0
1 1
0
2
1
00
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
Misbranding45%
Unsafe colorant20%
Aflatoxins15%
Others20%
Reasons for Notifying Peanuts
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NUTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
India 8 100
Total 8
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Poisonous 8 100
Total 8
0 0 0 0
4
2
1
0
1
0 0 00
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
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CASHEWS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Vietnam 7 100
Total 7
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Pesticide 5 71
Salmonella 2 29
Total 7
0
1
2
1
3
0 0 0 0 0 0 00
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
52 2016 USA – PEANUT FLOUR INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
PEANUT FLOUR COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Mexico 4 80
Cameroon 1 20
Total 5
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 3 60
NA 2 40
Total 5
1
0 0 0 0
2
1
0 0 0 0
1
0
1
2
3
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
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PISTACHIOS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Canada 1 25
Israel 1 25
USA 2 50
Total 4
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 1 25
Filthy 1 25
Misbranding 1 25
Salmonella 1 25
Total 4
0
1
2
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
Aflatoxins25%
Filthy25%
Misbranding25%
Salmonella25%
Reasons for Notifying Pistachios
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MIXTURE COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Canada 1 50
Israel 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 1 50
Unsafe colorant 1 50
Total 2
PEANUT BUTTER COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Philippines 1 50
Indonesia 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Salmonella 1 50
Aflatoxins 1 50
Total 2
BRAZIL NUTS Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Bolivia
Reasons for Notifying Salmonella
HAZELNUT SPREAD Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Canada
Reasons for Notifying NA
PISTACHIO SPREAD Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Italy
Reasons for Notifying NA
WALNUT SPREAD Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Italy
Reasons for Notifying Absence of registration
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DRIED FRUITS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
DRIED FRUITS NOTIFIED
Dried Fruits Notified Total Not. %
Dates 30 36
Prunes 18 22
Dried grapes 16 19
Dried apricots 12 14
Dried figs 7 8
Total 83
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Dates Prunes Dried grapes Dried apricots Dried figs
2016 USA Notifications for Dried Fruits
176
10893
83
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
2013 2014 2015 2016
2013-2016 Total Notifications for Dried Fruits
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REASONS FOR NOTIFYING DRIED FRUITS
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 34 33
Misbranding 20 20
Unsafe colorant 20 20
Sulphites 8 8
Pesticide 6 6
NA 4 4
Unsafe additive 3 3
Cyclamate 2 2
Dulcin 2 2
Insanitary conditions 2 2
Absence of registration 1 1
Total* 102
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of dried fruits since dried fruits may have been notified due to more than one reason.
Dates (China)10%
Prunes (China)8%
Dates (Tunisia)
7%
Dried apricots
(Afghanistan)6%
Prunes (Taiwan)6%
Dried figs (China)5%
Raisins (Mexico)5%Raisins (China)
5%
Others48%
Total Notifications for Dried Fruits and Country of Origin
Filthy33%
Misbranding19%
Unsafe colorant20%
Sulphites8%
Pesticide6%
NA4%
Unsafe additive 3%
Others7%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Fruits
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 24 29
Afghanistan 9 11
Tunisia 6 7
Iran 5 6
Taiwan 5 6
Mexico 4 5
Turkey 4 5
Pakistan 3 4
Algeria 2 2
Canada 2 2
Egypt 2 2
France 2 2
India 2 2
Jordan 2 2
Korea 2 2
Saudi Arabia 2 2
UAE 2 2
Chile 1 1
Greece 1 1
Palestine 1 1
South Africa 1 1
USA 1 1
Total 83
1Graph only represents the countries with two or more total notifications.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Ch
ina
Afg
han
ista
n
Tu
nis
ia
Iran
Taiw
an
Mex
ico
Tu
rke
y
Pak
ista
n
Alg
eri
a
Ca
na
da
Eg
yp
t
Fra
nc
e
Ind
ia
Jo
rda
n
Ko
rea
Sau
di A
rab
ia
UA
E
Total Notified Countries of Origin1
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
Months Total Not.
JAN 6
FEB 7
MAR 7
APR 5
MAY 10
JUN 11
JUL 8
AUG 10
SEP 5
OCT 8
NOV 3
DEC 3
Total 83
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
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DATES COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 8 27
Tunisia 6 20
Algeria 2 7
Egypt 2 7
Jordan 2 7
Korea 2 7
Saudi Arabia 2 7
UAE 2 7
India 1 3
Pakistan 1 3
Palestine 1 3
USA 1 3
Total 30
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 19 53
Unsafe colorant 6 17
Misbranding 3 8
Pesticide 2 6
NA 2 6
Cyclamate 1 3
Dulcin 1 3
Insanitary conditions 1 3
Sulphites 1 3
Total* 36
*The total does not correspond with the total notifications of dates since dates may have been notified due to more than one reason.
1
2
1
2 2
7
3
7
3
1 1
00
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
Filthy53%
Unsafe colorant17%
Misbranding8%
Pesticide6%
NA5%
Others11%
Reasons for Notifying Dates
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PRUNES COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 7 39
Taiwan 5 28
Afghanistan 2 11
Iran 2 11
Canada 1 6
Pakistan 1 6
Total 18
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Unsafe colorant 9 43
Misbranding 6 29
Filthy 3 14
Unsafe additive 1 5
Sulphites 1 5
NA 1 5
Total * 21
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of prunes since prunes may have been notified due to more than one reason.
1 1
2
0
5
0
3
1 1
2
1 1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
Unsafe colorant43%
Misbranding28%
Filthy14%
Unsafe additive5%
Sulphites5%
NA5%
Reasons for Notifying Prunes
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DRIED GRAPES COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 4 25
Mexico 4 25
Afghanistan 2 13
France 2 13
Canada 1 6
Chile 1 6
Iran 1 6
Turkey 1 6
Total 16
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Filthy 8 47
Pesticide 4 24
Misbranding 3 18
Unsafe additive 1 6
Sulphites 1 6
Total* 17
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of dried grapes since dried grapes may have been notified due to more than one reason.
1
3
4
1 1 1 1 1
0
1
0
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
Filthy47%
Pesticide23%
Misbranding18%
Unsafe additive6%
Sulphites6%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Grapes
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DRIED APRICOTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Afghanistan 5 42
China 1 8
Greece 1 8
India 1 8
Iran 1 8
Pakistan 1 8
South Africa 1 8
Turkey 1 8
Total 12
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Misbranding 6 35
Sulphites 5 29
Absence of registration 1 6
Filthy 1 6
Insanitary conditions 1 6
Unsafe colorant 1 6
Unsafe additive 1 6
NA 1 6
Total* 17
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of dried apricots since dried apricots may have been notified due to more than one reason.
3
0 0
1 1 1 1
0
1
3
1
00
1
2
3
4
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
Misbranding35%
Sulphites29%
Absence of registration
6%
Filthy6%
Insanitary conditions
6%
Unsafe colorant6%
Unsafe additive6%
NA6%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Apricots
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DRIED FIGS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 4 57
Turkey 2 29
Iran 1 14
Total 7
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Unsafe colorant 4 36
Filthy 3 27
Misbranding 2 18
Cyclamate 1 9
Dulcin 1 9
Total* 11
* The total does not correspond with the total notifications of dried figs since dried figs may have been notified due to more than one reason.
0
1
0
1 1
2
0
1
0
1
0 00
1
2
3
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2016 Monthly Notifications
Unsafe colorant37%
Filthy27%
Misbranding18%
Cyclamate9%
Dulcin9%
Reasons for Notifying Dried Figs
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2016 JAPAN
IMPORT BORDER REJECTIONS
NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
65 2016 JAPAN INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 66
GENERAL OVERVIEW 68
PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) 72
PISTACHIOS 73
ALMONDS 74
OTHERS 75
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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 2016 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 increased by 57% with respect to 2015 (from 63 to 99 not.), reaching the highest number of total notifications of the last six years. Again, peanut was the product most notified (58 not.). The main reason for notifying edible nuts and dried fruits is still the presence of aflatoxins (90% of total).
All notifications are collected in the Appendix (page 132).
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EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS NOTIFIED
Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits Total Not. %
Peanuts 58 59
Pistachios 11 11
Almonds 6 6
Almond oil 4 4
Peanut products 4 4
Dried apricots 3 3
Dried figs 2 2
Peanut butter 2 2
Walnuts 2 2
Apricot kernel preparation 1 1
Apricot kernels 1 1
Brazil nuts 1 1
Macadamia oil 1 1
Pistachio cream 1 1
Pistachio oil 1 1
Prunes 1 1
Total 99
1Graph only represents the products with more than one notification.
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Pea
nu
ts
Pis
tac
hio
s
Alm
on
ds
Alm
on
d o
il
Pea
nu
t p
rod
ucts
Dri
ed
ap
ric
ots
Dri
ed
fig
s
Pea
nu
t b
utt
er
Wa
lnu
ts
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits1
80
65
79 7873
63
99
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2010-2016 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 89 90
Sulphites 3 3
Cooper chlorophyll 2 2
Cyanide 2 2
Additive 1 1
Imidacloprid 1 1
Potassium sorbate 1 1
Total 99
Peanuts (China)32%
Peanuts (USA)18%
Pistachios (Iran)5%
Almonds (USA)4%
Peanut products (China)
4%
Pistachios (USA)4%
Almond oil (New Zealand)
2%
Dried figs (Iran)2%
Peanut butter (USA)
2%
Walnuts (USA)2%
Others25%
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits and Country of Origin
Aflatoxins90%
Sulphites3%
Cooper chlorophyll
2%
Cyanide2%
Others 3%
Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 37 37
USA 32 32
South Africa 8 8
Iran 7 7
Australia 3 3
Italy 3 3
New Zealand 3 3
Turkey 2 2
Austria 1 1
Brazil 1 1
France 1 1
Korea 1 1
Total 99
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Ch
ina
US
A
So
uth
Afr
ica
Iran
Au
str
alia
Italy
Ne
w Z
ea
lan
d
Tu
rke
y
Au
str
ia
Bra
zil
Fra
nc
e
Ko
rea
Total Notified Countries of Origin
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
Months Total Not.
JAN 13
FEB 8
MAR 6
APR 11
MAY 12
JUN 11
JUL 7
AUG 6
SEP 4
OCT 5
NOV 9
DEC 7
Total 99
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DIC
2016 Monthly Notifications
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PEANUTS (GROUNDNUTS) COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 32 55
USA 18 31
South Africa 7 12
Australia 1 2
Total 58
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 58 100
Total 58
China55%USA
31%
South Africa12%
Australia2%
Notified Countries of Origin
8
3
4
7
6
8
5 5
2 2
3
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DIC
2016 Monthly Notifications
73 2016 JAPAN - PISTACHIOS INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
PISTACHIOS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Iran 5 45
USA 4 36
Italy 1 9
Turkey 1 9
Total 11
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 9 82
Cooper chlorophyll 1 9
Imidacloprid 1 9
Total 11
Iran46%
USA36%
Italy9%
Turkey9%
Notified Countries of Origin
2
1
0
1
0
2
0 0
1 1
2
1
0
1
2
3
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DIC
2016 Monthly Notifications
74 2016 JAPAN - ALMONDS INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
ALMONDS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 4 67
Australia 1 17
Italy 1 17
Total 6
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 6 100
Total 6
USA67%
Australia16%
Italy17%
Notified Countries of Origin
1
0 0 0
1 1 1
0 0
2
0 00
1
2
3
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DIC
2016 Monthly Notifications
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ALMOND OIL
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
New Zealand 2 50
Australia 1 25
Turkey 1 25
Total 4
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 4 100
Total 4
PEANUT PRODUCTS
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 4 100
Total 4
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 4 100
Total 4
New Zealand50%
Australia25%
Turkey25%
Notified Countries of Origin
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DRIED APRICOTS
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 1 33
South Africa 1 33
USA 1 33
Total 3
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Sulphites 3 100
Total 3
DRIED FIGS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Iran 2 100
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 100
Total 2
PEANUT BUTTER COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 2 100
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 100
Total 2
China34%
South Africa33%
USA33%
Notified Countries of Origin
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WALNUTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
USA 2 100
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 100
Total 2
APRICOT KERNEL PREPARATION
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Korea
Reasons for Notifying Cyanide
BRAZIL NUTS
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Brazil
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
MACADAMIA OIL Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin New Zealand
Reasons for Notifying Additive
PISTACHIO CREAM Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Italy
Reasons for Notifying Cooper chlorophyll
PISTACHIO OIL Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin France
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
PRUNES Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin USA
Reasons for Notifying Potassium sorbate
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2016 AUSTRALIA
IMPORT BORDER REJECTIONS
EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
79 2016 - AUSTRALIA INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 80
GENERAL OVERVIEW 81
PEANUTS 85
PISTACHIOS 86
OTHERS 87
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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 2016 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 29 notifications for nuts and dried fruit in 2016, reaching almost the same number of notifications as in 2015. The most notified product was peanut, with 13 notifications, following by pistachio, with 9 notifications. The main reason for notifying edible nuts and dried fruits was the presence aflatoxins (a total of 27).
All notifications are collected in the Appendix (page 88).
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EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
EDIBLE NUTS AND DRIED FRUITS NOTIFIED
Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits Total Not. %
Peanuts 13 45
Pistachios 9 31
Dates 2 7
Peanut Product 2 7
Cracker Snack 1 3
Peanut Butter 1 3
Peanut Candy 1 3
Total 29
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Pea
nu
ts
Pis
tac
hio
s
Da
tes
Pea
nu
t P
rod
uc
t
Cra
cke
r S
na
ck
Pea
nu
t B
utt
er
Pea
nu
t C
an
dy
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits
15
3432
26
18
28 29
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2010-2016 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 27 93
Pesticide 2 7
Total 29
Pistachios (China)
14%
Pistachios (Turkey)
14%
Peanuts (China)
10%
Peanuts (Malaysia)
10%Peanuts (India)
7%
Peanut product (India)
7%
Others38%
Total Notifications for Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits and Country of Origin
Aflatoxins93%
Pesticide7%
Reasons for Notifying Edible Nuts and Dried Fruits
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NOTIFIED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 7 24
Turkey 5 17
India 4 14
Malaysia 3 10
Taiwan 2 7
France 1 3
Ghana 1 3
Indonesia 1 3
Iran 1 3
Myanmar 1 3
Pakistan 1 3
Republic of Korea 1 3
Vietnam 1 3
Total 29
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Ch
ina
Tu
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y
Ind
ia
Mala
ys
ia
Taiw
an
Fra
nc
e
Gh
an
a
Ind
on
es
ia
Iran
Mya
nm
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Pak
ista
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Re
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ore
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Total Notified Countries of Origin
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MONTHLY NOTIFICATIONS
Months Total Not.
JAN 2
FEB 3
MAR 3
APR 3
MAY 0
JUN 1
JUL 2
AUG 3
SEP 4
OCT 4
NOV 4
DEC 29
Total 2
2
3 3 3
0
1
2
3
4 4 4
0
1
2
3
4
5
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PEANUTS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 3 23
Malaysia 3 23
India 2 15
Indonesia 1 8
Republic of Korea 1 8
Taiwan 1 8
Turkey 1 8
Vietnam 1 8
Total 13
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 13 100
Total 13
China23%
Malaysia23%
India15%
Indonesia7%
Republic of Korea
8%
Taiwan8%
Turkey8%
Vietnam8%
Notified Countries of Origin
1
0 0
2
0 0
2
0
2
3 3
0
1
2
3
4
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PISTACHIOS COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
China 4 44
Turkey 4 44
France 1 11
Total 9
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 8 89
Pesticides 1 11
Total 9
China45%
Turkey44%
France11%
Notified Countries of Origin
0
2
3
0 0 0 0
2
0
1 1
0
1
2
3
4
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DATES COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
Iran 1 50
Pakistan 1 50
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 1 50
Pesticide 1 50
Total 2
PEANUT PRODUCT COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Notified Countries of Origin Total Not. %
India 2 100
Total 2
REASONS FOR NOTIFYING
Reasons for Notifying Total Not. %
Aflatoxins 2 100
Total 2
CRACKER SNACK Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Taiwan
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
PEANUT BUTTER Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Ghana
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
PEANUT CANDY
Total Notifications 1
Notified Countries of Origin Myanmar
Reasons for Notifying Aflatoxins
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EU RASFF - PEANUT (GROUNDNUT) NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Action taken Distribution
04/01/2016 2016.AAD food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 12.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product under customs control
06/01/2016 2016.AAM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Brazil (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 101 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Brazil
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/01/2016 2016.ABI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France China (O), France aflatoxins (B1 = 3.3; Tot. = 3.7 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnuts from China
placed under customs seals
product under customs control
13/01/2016 2016.ABL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 93.6; Tot. = 112.2 / B1 = 6.5; Tot. = 7.5 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product under customs control
14/01/2016 2016.ABO food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 24.6; Tot. = 27.8 µg/kg - ppb) in organic peanuts inshell from Egypt
return to consignor
product under customs control
20/01/2016 2016.ACN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Czech Republic
China (O), Czech Republic
missing identification code on raw peanuts in shell from China
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
20/01/2016 2016.ACO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 10.1; Tot. = 11.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/01/2016 2016.ADB food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 113; Tot. = 132 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
26/01/2016 2016.ADY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece China (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 26.4; Tot. = 29.8 / B1 = 22.9; Tot. = 26 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/01/2016 2016.AEG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Egypt (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.0; Tot. = 16.2 / B1 = 14.0; Tot. = 16.2 / B1 = 53.9; Tot. = 60.1 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
29/01/2016 2016.AEL food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 10.9; Tot. = 11.6 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from Egypt
import not authorised
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
29/01/2016 2016.AEM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Egypt (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 7.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
29/01/2016 2016.AEN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece China (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 20.4; Tot. = 24.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
03/02/2016 2016.AFH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Germany, Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 27 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
05/02/2016 2016.AFK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 36.1; Tot. = 40.2 µg/kg - ppb) in inshell groundnuts from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
05/02/2016 2016.AFM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 16; Tot. = 18 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from India
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/02/2016 2016.AFN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
use in feed product not (yet) placed on the market
05/02/2016 2016.AFO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
05/02/2016 2016.AFP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.1 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
08/02/2016 2016.AFT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.2; Tot. = 14 / B1 = 27; Tot. = 52 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Bolivia
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Action taken Distribution
08/02/2016 2016.AFU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.2; Tot. = 15 / B1 = 19; Tot. = 28 / B1 = 50; Tot. = 61 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Bolivia
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/02/2016 2016.AFW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Brazil (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 2.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Brazil
use for other purpose than food/feed
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/02/2016 2016.AGA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 7.2; Tot. = 8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
09/02/2016 2016.AGE food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 13.2; Tot. = 14.4 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
09/02/2016 2016.AGL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Czech Republic
China (O), Czech Republic
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.4; Tot. = 12.21 µg/kg - ppb) in raw peanuts in shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/02/2016 2016.AGO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 4.9; Tot. = 9.2 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/02/2016 2016.AGT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 < 16.8 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
11/02/2016 2016.AGV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Egypt (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 102; Tot. = 121 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
11/02/2016 2016.AGY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain fraudulent health certificate(s) for shelled groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/02/2016 2016.AHP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, China (O) spoilage of peanuts in shell from China infested with moulds
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/02/2016 2016.AHQ food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Malta China (O), Malta aflatoxins (B1 = 9.8; Tot. = 12.0 / B1 = 4.5; Tot. = 5.6 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched peanuts from China
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/02/2016 2016.AHS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/02/2016 2016.AHT food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy, San Marino (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 38.1; Tot. = 41.3 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
18/02/2016 2016.AHU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Brazil (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 13.9; Tot. = 15.7 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Brazil
use for other purpose than food/feed
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/02/2016 2016.AHW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 75.9; Tot. = 116.1 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/02/2016 2016.AID food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 92; Tot. = 107 / B1 = 5.1; Tot. = 5.9 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/02/2016 2016.AIE food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy China (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 5.3; Tot. = 6.5 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from China
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
03/03/2016 2016.AJF food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.9; Tot. = 8.6 µg/kg - ppb) in organic unshelled peanuts from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/03/2016 2016.AJJ food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 19.3; Tot. = 21.6 / B1 = 90.4; Tot. = 104.6 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
03/03/2016 2016.AJK food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 71.2; Tot. = 79.7 / B1 = 9.5; Tot. = 10.5 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Action taken Distribution
07/03/2016 2016.0260 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Belgium Belgium, INFOSAN, South Africa (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.4 / B1 = 8.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from South Africa
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/03/2016 2016.AJW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 11.6; Tot. = 71 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/03/2016 2016.AJX food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy, San Marino
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.4; Tot. = 13.1 / B1 = 18.1; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
09/03/2016 2016.AKC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Brazil (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Brazil
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/03/2016 2016.AKD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Germany, Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.3 µg/kg - ppb) in organic groundnut kernels from China
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
11/03/2016 2016.AKL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Argentina (O), Poland
aflatoxins (B1 = 2.9 / B1 = 3.07 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts kernels from Argentina
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/03/2016 2016.AKV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 48; Tot. = 61 / B1 = 74; Tot. = 87 µg/kg - ppb) in organic groundnut kernels from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
15/03/2016 2016.AKX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.7; Tot. = 14 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
15/03/2016 2016.AKY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 29; Tot. = 35 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
18/03/2016 2016.ALE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 6.5; Tot. = 8.5 / B1 = 4.9; Tot. = 6.1 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled blanched groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/03/2016 2016.0367 food information for attention
company's own check Germany Argentina (O), Germany, Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 > 5.0 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted peanuts from Argentina, via the Netherlands
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/03/2016 2016.ALL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain unsuitable transport conditions (humidity) for shelled groundnuts from China infested with moulds
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/03/2016 2016.ALP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 18 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from China
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/03/2016 2016.ALQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain suspicion of fraudulent health certificate(s) for groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
31/03/2016 2016.AMG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 5.1; Tot. = 7.8 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
01/04/2016 2016.AMJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France China (O), France aflatoxins (Tot. = 5.2 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched peanuts from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/04/2016 2016.AOJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 90 µg/kg - ppb) in coated peanuts from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/04/2016 2016.AOK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.6; Tot. = 4.6 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/04/2016 2016.AOL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.2; Tot. = 10.3 / B1 = 40.47; Tot. = 47.72 / B1 = 5.9; Tot. = 6.8 µg/kg - ppb) in and poor temperature control (-9, -10.4, -7.7, -6.2) of peanuts in shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/04/2016 2016.APC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.3; Tot. = 5 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from the United States
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/04/2016 2016.0498 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Belgium Belgium, INFOSAN, South Africa (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.5; Tot. = 12.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in kernel from South Africa
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Action taken Distribution
27/04/2016 2016.0518 food information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Germany (D), INFOSAN, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 152.8; Tot. = 297.2 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted groundnuts from the United States
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
26/04/2016 2016.APU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 107.8; Tot. = 114.4 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts without shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
03/05/2016 2016.AQL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Israel (O), Portugal aflatoxins (B1 = 3.4; Tot. = 10 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Israel
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/05/2016 2016.AQO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Egypt (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 13.6; Tot. = 15.5 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/05/2016 2016.ARG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
11/05/2016 2016.ARH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 21 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
11/05/2016 2016.ARL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 8.1; Tot. = 9.5 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched peanuts from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
13/05/2016 2016.ARU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 29 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/05/2016 2016.ARX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 7.5; Tot. = 8.3 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts with shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/05/2016 2016.ASH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Nicaragua (O), Poland
aflatoxins (B1 = 16.7; Tot. = 17.55 / B1 = 16.56; Tot. = 17.52 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched whole peanuts from Nicaragua
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/05/2016 2016.ASI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Finland Finland, Uganda (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.1; Tot. = 15.5 µg/kg - ppb) in red groundnuts from Uganda
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/05/2016 2016.ASK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.8; Tot. = 7.5 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from China
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/05/2016 2016.ASM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.2 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from China
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/05/2016 2016.0683 food alert official control on the market
Italy Germany (D), INFOSAN, Italy (D), United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 61.6; Tot. = 81 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted groundnuts in shell from the United States
seizure distribution to other member countries
23/05/2016 2016.ASV food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 64.1; Tot. = 75.4 / B1 = 159.1; Tot. = 192.1 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/05/2016 2016.ASZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Egypt (O), Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 53.0; Tot. = 63.3 / B1 = 19.9; Tot. = 23.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts with shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
25/05/2016 2016.ATB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 45; Tot. = 52 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/05/2016 2016.ATD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 37 / B1 = 52; Tot. = 74 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/05/2016 2016.ATG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.3 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/05/2016 2016.ATI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany China (O), Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.4; Tot. = 10.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
01/06/2016 2016.ATX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France China (O), France aflatoxins (B1 = 3.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Action taken Distribution
01/06/2016 2016.ATY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Madagascar (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.2; Tot. = 20 / B1 = 29; Tot. = 37 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Madagascar
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
03/06/2016 2016.AUG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece China (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 8.5; Tot. = 9.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/06/2016 2016.AUH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.1; Tot. = 11.9 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/06/2016 2016.AUI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Madagascar (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 240 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Madagascar
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/06/2016 2016.AUT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Madagascar (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 101; Tot. = 169 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from Madagascar
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
09/06/2016 2016.AVA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 64; Tot. = 70 / B1 = 88; Tot. = 95 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from India
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/06/2016 2016.AVX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (Tot. = 5.9 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from China
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
20/06/2016 2016.AWC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Commission Services, Ghana (O), United Kingdom
attempt to illegally import and absence of Common Entry Document (CED) for shelled groundnuts from Ghana
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
21/06/2016 2016.AWH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy China (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 9.7; Tot. = 13.5 / B1 = 6.4; Tot. = 9.0 µg/kg - ppb) in dried peanuts from China
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/06/2016 2016.AWK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.3; Tot. = 3.9 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/06/2016 2016.AWQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/06/2016 2016.AWU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, China (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 24.7; Tot. = 84.7 / B1 = 20.9; Tot. = 62.8 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/06/2016 2016.AWX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 17; Tot. = 38 mg/kg - ppm) in groundnuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
24/06/2016 2016.AWZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany China (O), Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 18.2; Tot. = 21.6 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/06/2016 2016.AXC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Ghana (O), United Kingdom
attempt to illegally import groundnuts from Ghana
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
28/06/2016 2016.AXI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Ghana (O), United Kingdom
attempt to illegally import shelled groundnuts from Ghana
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
04/07/2016 2016.AYE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, China (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 78; Tot. = 98,9 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted peanuts in shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/07/2016 2016.AYN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.3; Tot. = 5.4 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from China
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/07/2016 2016.AYW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Argentina (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.0; Tot. = 6.1 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/07/2016 2016.AYY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, South Africa (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 2.6; Tot. = 5.9 / B1 = 5.4; Tot. = 31 µg/item) in peanuts from South Africa
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
08/07/2016 2016.AYZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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08/07/2016 2016.AZE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 13 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
11/07/2016 2016.AZJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Argentina (O), Greece
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.7; Tot. = 10.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
12/07/2016 2016.AZM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) and absence of certified analytical report for masala peanuts from India
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2016 2016.AZO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Nicaragua (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 26; Tot. = 28 µg/kg - ppb) in raw groundnuts from Nicaragua
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/07/2016 2016.AZP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) and absence of certified analytical report for salted peanuts from India
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
15/07/2016 2016.AZS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.6; Tot. = 21.1 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/07/2016 2016.AZV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.0; Tot. = 7.9 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/08/2016 2016.BBM food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.7; Tot. = 16.3 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
04/08/2016 2016.BBP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.7; Tot. = 12.6 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from China
use for other purpose than food/feed
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/08/2016 2016.BBZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 23.6; Tot. = 27.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
10/08/2016 2016.BCE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) for groundnuts from China
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
10/08/2016 2016.BCF food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) for seaweed peanuts from China
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
11/08/2016 2016.BCJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) for groundnuts from India
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
19/08/2016 2016.BCV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 48; Tot. = 64 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Bolivia
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/08/2016 2016.BCW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Bolivia
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/08/2016 2016.BCX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.5; Tot. = 9.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/08/2016 2016.BCY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands India (O), Netherlands, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 17; Tot. = 19 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from India
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/08/2016 2016.BDB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.77; Tot. = 23.95 / B1 = 15.67; Tot. = 27.21 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
08/09/2016 2016.1250 food information for attention
company's own check Germany Egypt (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 17 µg/kg - ppb) in organic groundnuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch distribution restricted to notifying country
06/09/2016 2016.BDV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3; Tot. = 3.7 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
06/09/2016 2016.BDW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 22 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Bolivia
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/09/2016 2016.BEC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 11 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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14/09/2016 2016.BEO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) for peanuts from China
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
14/09/2016 2016.BER food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 2.88 µg/kg - ppb) in raw shelled peanuts from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/09/2016 2016.BFA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Malta China (O), Malta aflatoxins (B1 = 310.3; Tot. = 373.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
seizure product not (yet) placed on the market
21/09/2016 2016.1303 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Belgium Belgium, France, INFOSAN, Senegal (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 62.1; Tot. = 92.6 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted peanuts from Senegal
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
19/09/2016 2016.BFD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
live insects in organic blancked peanuts from China
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/09/2016 2016.BFE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.75; Tot. = 14.74 µg/kg - ppb) in raw shelled peanuts from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
20/09/2016 2016.BFG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 13.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnut kernels from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/09/2016 2016.BFH food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.7; Tot. = 7.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
21/09/2016 2016.BFJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Madagascar (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 302; Tot. = 361 / B1 = 470; Tot. = 587 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Madagascar
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/09/2016 2016.BFS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
dead insects and live insects in shelled peanuts from the United States
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
26/09/2016 2016.BFU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
dead and live insects in shelled groundnuts from the United States
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
27/09/2016 2016.BFY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 73; Tot. = 83 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from the United States
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
29/09/2016 2016.BGE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 14.1 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/10/2016 2016.BHI food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 4.28; Tot. = 5.11 / B1 = 3.03 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled peanuts from China
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
07/10/2016 2016.BHM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Brazil (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.9 µg/kg - ppb) in blanched groundnuts from Brazil
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/10/2016 2016.BHQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France China (O), France aflatoxins (B1 = 23.5; Tot. = 25.8 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/10/2016 2016.BIC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (Tot. = 13.5 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
13/10/2016 2016.BIN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Bolivia (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Bolivia
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/10/2016 2016.BIO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.6; Tot. = 6.6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/10/2016 2016.BJD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.2; Tot. = 3.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in bulk from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
24/10/2016 2016.BJO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Hong Kong (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) and absence of certified analytical report for flavoured groundnuts from Hong Kong
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
02/11/2016 2016.BKQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
India (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) and absence of certified analytical report for masala peanuts from India
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Action taken Distribution
16/11/2016 2016.1566 food alert official control on the market
Czech Republic
Czech Republic (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.8; Tot. = 13.4 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from the United States, via Germany
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
14/11/2016 2016.BLZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain China (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 7.4; Tot. = 8.7 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from China
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/11/2016 2016.BMQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.1 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/11/2016 2016.BNC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Argentina (O), Poland
damaged packaging of blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina infested with moulds (presence of black and gray moulds)
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
22/11/2016 2016.BND food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 31.4; Tot. = 40 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
30/11/2016 2016.BOD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Israel (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 21.3; Tot. = 23 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Israel
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/12/2016 2016.1692 food information for attention
official control on the market
Croatia China (O), Croatia (D), Egypt, INFOSAN
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.2; Tot. = 9.2 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from China, via Egypt
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
08/12/2016 2016.BOY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.47; Tot. = 19.14 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/12/2016 2016.1729 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
United Kingdom
INFOSAN, Nigeria (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 6; Tot. = 11.3 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Nigeria
informing authorities
distribution restricted to notifying country
12/12/2016 2016.BPN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10; Tot. = 11 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/12/2016 2016.BPV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.9; Tot. = 17 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/12/2016 2016.BQG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.2 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/12/2016 2016.BQH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands China (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from China
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/12/2016 2016.BQJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 8,6; Tot. = 8,6 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
14/12/2016 2016.BQL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 34; Tot. = 41 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
15/12/2016 2016.BQT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 17; Tot. = 19 / B1 = 15; Tot. = 16 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from the United States
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/12/2016 2016.BQV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 16 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts from Argentina
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
16/12/2016 2016.BQZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States
aflatoxins (B1 = 14; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/12/2016 2016.1769 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
United Kingdom
INFOSAN, Nigeria (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 8; Tot. = 9.2 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Nigeria
informing authorities
product (presumably) no longer on the market
21/12/2016 2016.1783 food information for attention
official control on the market
Italy Egypt (O), INFOSAN, Italy (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.9; Tot. = 23 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
19/12/2016 2016.BRH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Ghana (O), United Kingdom
attempt to illegally import shelled groundnuts and peanut butter from Ghana
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
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19/12/2016 2016.BRI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.4 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/12/2016 2016.BRL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Ghana (O), United Kingdom
attempt to illegally import shelled groundnuts & peanut butter from Ghana
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2016 2016.BRU food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Egypt (O), Italy groundnuts in shell from Egypt infested with larvae of insects (6 dead)
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
20/12/2016 2016.BRX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Turkey
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2016 2016.BRZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Argentina (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 14 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/12/2016 2016.BSC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Egypt (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.7; Tot. = 8.7 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
21/12/2016 2016.BSD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.5 µg/kg - ppb) in organic blanched peanuts from China
use in feed product not (yet) placed on the market
28/12/2016 2016.BSQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Egypt (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 25.7; Tot. = 28.1 µg/kg - ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/12/2016 2016.BSR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden China (O), Sweden improper health certificate(s) for blanched peanut kernels from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
31/12/2016 2016.BTC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.10 / B1 = 3.51 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled peanuts from the United States
physical/chemical treatment
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
05/01/2016 2016.AAE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 46.6; Tot. = 49 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
07/01/2016 2016.AAP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 > 24; Tot. > 24 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/01/2016 2016.AAR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 70; Tot. = 73.9 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Iran
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
11/01/2016 2016.0021 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Germany Germany (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.7; Tot. = 12.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Turkey
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution restricted to notifying country
12/01/2016 2016.ABH food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 43; Tot. = 100 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Turkey
official detention product under customs control
15/01/2016 2016.ABT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 88.1; Tot. = 99 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
15/01/2016 2016.ABV food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 21.6 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts in shell from the United States
placed under customs seals
product under customs control
15/01/2016 2016.ABW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 11.7; Tot. = 12.6 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
15/01/2016 2016.ABX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 101.3; Tot. = 114.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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15/01/2016 2016.ABY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 10.8; Tot. = 11.7 µg/kg - ppb) in in shell pistachios from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
15/01/2016 2016.ABZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 72.5; Tot. = 81.7 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/01/2016 2016.ACJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Iran (O), Poland aflatoxins (B1 = 182.6; Tot. = 189.9 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts in shell from Iran
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/01/2016 2016.ACL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 50.92; Tot. = 55.18 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/01/2016 2016.ADC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 21.8; Tot. = 22.9 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/01/2016 2016.ADK food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
France France, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 40; Tot. = 44 / B1 = 24; Tot. = 28 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
25/01/2016 2016.ADP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium
Belgium, Commission Services, Iran (O), Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 450; Tot. = 490 µg/kg - ppb) in raw in shell pistachios from Iran, via Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/01/2016 2016.ADQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 28.6; Tot. = 32.9 µg/kg - ppb) in raw pistachios from Iran
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
27/01/2016 2016.AEE food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 22.63; Tot. = 28.71 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in salted mixed nut kernels from Iran
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
29/01/2016 2016.AEP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 20.3; Tot. = 22.6 µg/kg - ppb) in raw pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
29/01/2016 2016.AEQ food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 31.1; Tot. = 33.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
29/01/2016 2016.AEW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Austria Austria, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 10.41 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachios from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
02/02/2016 2016.0111 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 12 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from the United States
official detention no distribution from notifying country
01/02/2016 2016.AEX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 17.2; Tot. = 18.8 µg/item) in pistachio kernels from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
01/02/2016 2016.AEZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 28.5; Tot. = 29.8 µg/kg - ppb) in inshell pistachios from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
02/02/2016 2016.AFD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 42.4; Tot. = 45 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
03/02/2016 2016.AFJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O), Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.5; Tot. = 15.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
08/02/2016 2016.AFX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Commission Services, Iran (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 125; Tot. = 138 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/02/2016 2016.0198 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands
Belgium (D), Finland (D), Germany (D), Hungary (D), INFOSAN, Iran (O), Malta (D), Netherlands (D), United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 240; Tot. = 270 µg/kg - ppb) and ochratoxin A (45 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran, via Germany
informing recipients
distribution to other member countries
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22/02/2016 2016.0199 food alert official control on the market
Belgium Belgium (D), INFOSAN, Iran (O), Netherlands (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 97.5; Tot. = 107 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Iran
official detention distribution to other member countries
26/02/2016 2016.AIQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 51.3 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachios and almonds from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/03/2016 2016.AJH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 46.6; Tot. = 54.9 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
08/03/2016 2016.AKB food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 18.54; Tot. = 19.68 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
21/03/2016 2016.ALM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 113; Tot. = 120 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
informing authorities
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/03/2016 2016.ALN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 44.2; Tot. = 52.8 / B1 = 16.4; Tot. = 18.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
22/03/2016 2016.ALR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 15.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
29/03/2016 2016.AMC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Iran (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 43; Tot. = 46 / B1 = 72; Tot. = 77 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
30/03/2016 2016.AMD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 10.1; Tot. = 10.9 / B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 9.1 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts with shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
31/03/2016 2016.AMI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 18.6; Tot. = 20 / B1 = 16.2; Tot. = 30 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/04/2016 2016.AMX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 51; Tot. = 56 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/04/2016 2016.ANO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 41; Tot. = 44 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/04/2016 2016.AOM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 22.72; Tot. = 26.80 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachio nuts from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/04/2016 2016.AOO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium (D), Iran (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 21,4; Tot. = 23,5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Iran
import not authorised
no distribution from notifying country
20/04/2016 2016.AOS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O), Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.7; Tot. = 16.4 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
21/04/2016 2016.AOY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Slovakia Iran (O), Slovakia aflatoxins (B1 = 21.22; Tot. = 24.26 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/04/2016 2016.APD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 55; Tot. = 57 / B1 = 14.8; Tot. = 16.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/04/2016 2016.0523 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Germany (D), Netherlands (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 32 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from the Netherlands
informing recipients
distribution to other member countries
25/04/2016 2016.APE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) expired health certificate(s) for organic pistachios in shell from Turkey
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/04/2016 2016.APK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) for roasted pistachios from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
27/04/2016 2016.AQA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Iran (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 46,4; Tot. = 50,0 / B1 = 127; Tot. = 142 142 / B1 = 40; Tot. = 42 / B1 = 116; Tot. = 126 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
10/05/2016 2016.ARB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.67; Tot. = 15.89 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachios from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/05/2016 2016.0644 food alert official control on the market
Finland Estonia (D), Finland (D), Greece (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 37; Tot. = 49.1 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio bar from Greece
public warning - press release
distribution to other member countries
17/05/2016 2016.ARZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/05/2016 2016.ASD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.8 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Turkey
seizure product not (yet) placed on the market
24/05/2016 2016.ATA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 28.6; Tot. = 32.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
02/06/2016 2016.AUD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 22.9; Tot. = 26.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/06/2016 2016.AUM food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Iran (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 21; Tot. = 22.6 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran
official detention product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
10/06/2016 2016.AVD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece China (O), Greece aflatoxins (B1 = 13.5; Tot. = 13.9 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from China
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/06/2016 2016.AVP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 19.29; Tot. = 35.22 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/06/2016 2016.AVZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 49; Tot. = 51 µg/dm²) in pistachio nuts in shell from the United States
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/06/2016 2016.AWP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Slovakia Iran (O), Slovakia
aflatoxins (B1 = 966.50; Tot. = 979.94 / B1 = 883.03; Tot. = 911.50 / B1 = 1037.1; Tot. = 1136.3 / B1 = 837.3; Tot. = 915.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
23/06/2016 2016.AWS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 25.5; Tot. = 32.4 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/06/2016 2016.0834 food alert official control on the market
Belgium Belgium (D), Germany, INFOSAN, Iran (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 46.9; Tot. = 48.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran, via Germany
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
04/07/2016 2016.0882 food alert official control on the market
Belgium
Belgium (D), France (D), Germany (D/O), Italy (D), Luxembourg (D), Switzerland (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 170; Tot. = 190 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Germany
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
06/07/2016 2016.AYM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 36.9; Tot. = 41.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/07/2016 2016.AZI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 13; Tot. = 14.2 µg/kg - ppb) in in shell pistachios from Iran
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/07/2016 2016.BAC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Norway Norway, Turkey (O)
absence of certified analytical report and suspicion of fraudulent health certificate(s) for roasted and salted pistachios in shell from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
19/07/2016 2016.BAE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Norway Norway, Turkey (O)
absence of certified analytical report and suspicion of fraudulent health certificate(s) for roasted and salted pistachios in shell from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
21/07/2016 2016.BAI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Iran (O) absence of health certificate(s) and absence of certified analytical report for pistachios from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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Notification type
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27/07/2016 2016.1010 food alert official control on the market
Spain France (D), Iran (O), Portugal (D), Spain (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = >20; Tot. = 72.3 µg/kg - ppb) in unshelled pistachios from Iran, via Spain
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
01/08/2016 2016.BBF food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 51.9; Tot. = 67.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/08/2016 2016.BBN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 83; Tot. = 94 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from the United States
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/08/2016 2016.1073 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands
Germany (D), INFOSAN, Iran (O), Netherlands (D), Norway (D), Poland, United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 270; Tot. = 290 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
09/08/2016 2016.1074 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Germany, INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), United States (O)
ochratoxin A (32.0 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from the United States, via Germany
informing authorities
no distribution from notifying country
26/08/2016 2016.BDK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 17.5; Tot. = 18.7 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
01/09/2016 2016.BDR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Portugal, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 8,0; Tot. = 10,0 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
14/09/2016 2016.BEN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Iran (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 80.6; Tot. = 90.0 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
27/09/2016 2016.1330 food alert official control on the market
Czech Republic
Czech Republic (D), INFOSAN, Iran (O), Slovakia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 51.9; Tot. = 58.3 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted salted pistachios manufactured in Slovakia, with raw material from Iran
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
07/10/2016 2016.BHS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) pistachios in shell from Turkey infested with moulds
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
10/10/2016 2016.BHY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.2; Tot. = 16.6 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
11/10/2016 2016.BID food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 18.1 / B1 = 13.7 µg/kg - ppb) in inshelled pistachio kernels from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/10/2016 2016.BJB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 40; Tot. = 43 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Turkey
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/10/2016 2016.BJH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) improper health certificate(s) for pistachio nuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
25/10/2016 2016.BJS food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 32.71; Tot. = 34.66 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachios from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
27/10/2016 2016.BJY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 20.3; Tot. = 21,5 / B1 = 3.2; Tot. = 3.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/10/2016 2016.BKA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.6; Tot. = 11.2 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio nuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/10/2016 2016.BKB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 54,6; Tot. = 58,3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
31/10/2016 2016.BKN food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 55.44; Tot. = 60.16 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted pistachios from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
04/11/2016 2016.BKX food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11,74; Tot. = 14,8 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio nuts from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
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Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
15/11/2016 2016.BMA food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany France, Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 20.78; Tot. = 22.94 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio nuts from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
16/11/2016 2016.BMJ food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.58; Tot. = 18.46 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and salted pistachios from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
24/11/2016 2016.1614 food information for attention
official control on the market
Italy INFOSAN, Iran (O), Italy (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 72; Tot. = 180 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
29/11/2016 2016.BNV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
30/11/2016 2016.BNZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 22.8; Tot. = 25.7 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios kernels from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
01/12/2016 2016.BOF food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 41.2 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts without shell from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
09/12/2016 2016.BPA food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Iran (O), Italy, Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.05; Tot. = 11.02 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran, via Turkey
official detention product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
12/12/2016 2016.BPM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Iran (O), Italy, Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 20.26; Tot. = 21.17 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran, via Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/12/2016 2016.BPQ food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 16.26; Tot. = 17.5 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
14/12/2016 2016.BQD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Iran (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 30.1; Tot. = 33.6 µg/kg - ppb) in inshelled pistachios from Iran
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
23/12/2016 2016.BSL food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Iran (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 20.7; Tot. = 24.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/12/2016 2016.BSM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 42.5; Tot. = 45.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachio nuts from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/12/2016 2016.BSU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 53; Tot. = 57 µg/kg - ppb) in pistachios from the United States
informing consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
29/12/2016 2016.BSX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Iran (O), Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 10.5; Tot. = 59.6 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
14/01/2016 2016.0033 food information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Germany (D/O), Italy (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.4; Tot. = 12.2 µg/kg - ppb) in ground hazelnut kernels from Germany, with raw material from Italy
no stock left distribution restricted to notifying country
19/01/2016 2016.0054 food alert consumer complaint Germany
Austria (D), France (D), Georgia (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Spain (D)
undeclared peanut (22.6; 15.4 %) in ground roasted hazelnuts from Georgia
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
25/01/2016 2016.ADM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Georgia (O), Italy, Luxembourg
aflatoxins (B1 = 18.6; Tot. = 29.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts in shell from Georgia
detained by operator
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/02/2016 2016.AGH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.86; Tot. = 19.59 / B1 = 21.52; Tot. = 40.62 µg/kg - ppb) in diced roasted hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
15/02/2016 2016.AHB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Azerbaijan (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 9.5; Tot. = 10.2 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
15/02/2016 2016.AHF food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 32.5 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
17/02/2016 2016.AHN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Denmark Denmark, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 100; Tot. = 160 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/02/2016 2016.AHO food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 3.3; Tot. = 24.1 µg/kg - ppb) in whole organic hazelnut kernels from Turkey
return to consignor
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
11/03/2016 2016.0281 food information for attention
company's own check Germany Azerbaijan (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN
aflatoxins (B1 = 89; Tot. = 105 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
detained by operator
distribution restricted to notifying country
16/03/2016 2016.0309 food information for attention
company's own check Belgium
Belgium (D/O), Commission Services, France (D), Luxembourg (D), Poland (D), Thailand (D), Turkey (O), United Kingdom (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.7; Tot. = 21.1 µg/kg - ppb) in fine hazelnut crunch from Belgium, with raw material from Turkey
no distribution from notifying country
15/03/2016 2016.AKW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted hazelnut meal from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/03/2016 2016.ALO food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 9.4; Tot. = 10 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
23/03/2016 2016.ALW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 12 µg/kg - ppb) in chopped roasted hazelnuts from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
01/04/2016 2016.AML food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.98; Tot. = 18.62 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
25/04/2016 2016.APM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) for roasted salted hazelnut kernels from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
29/04/2016 2016.AQG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Georgia (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 9.5 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts kernels from Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
02/05/2016 2016.AQJ food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Georgia (O), Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 9.9; Tot. = 21.7 / B1 = 18.6; Tot. = 23.9 µg/kg - ppb) in chopped roasted
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
hazelnuts and roasted hazelnut flour from Georgia
09/05/2016 2016.AQV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 15.5; Tot. = 17.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
13/05/2016 2016.ARV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.9; Tot. = 15 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/05/2016 2016.ASY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 33; Tot. = 40 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
31/05/2016 2016.0703 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Switzerland INFOSAN, Switzerland (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 49.4 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey
re-dispatch distribution restricted to notifying country
01/06/2016 2016.AUA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Norway Norway, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 12.0; Tot. = 13.5 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/06/2016 2016.AUP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Georgia (O), Poland aflatoxins (B1 = 38.5; Tot. = 47.9 / B1 = 53.3; Tot. = 62.7 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted hazelnuts from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
07/06/2016 2016.AUQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Azerbaijan (O), Italy aflatoxins (Tot. = 28.6 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
15/06/2016 2016.AVW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 19.9 µg/kg - ppb) in raw hazelnut kernels from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/06/2016 2016.AVY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 3.6; Tot. = 15.8 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/06/2016 2016.AWB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 20.1 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted blanched hazelnuts kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
23/06/2016 2016.0819 food alert official control on the market
Austria
Austria (D/O), Georgia (O), Germany, INFOSAN, Italy (D)
stones in minced hazelnuts processed in Austria, with raw material from Georgia, via Germany
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
01/07/2016 2016.AXU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Lithuania Georgia (O), Lithuania
unsuitable organoleptic characteristics (altered colour) of hazelnut kernels from Georgia
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
04/07/2016 2016.AYG food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.2; Tot. = 12.8) in roasted hazelnut kernels from Turkey
return to consignor
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
05/07/2016 2016.AYI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 14 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted chopped hazelnuts from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
21/07/2016 2016.0964 food information for attention
company's own check Germany Azerbaijan (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 80.5; Tot. = 105 / B1 = 95.0; Tot. = 130 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan, via Turkey
detained by operator
distribution restricted to notifying country
19/07/2016 2016.BAB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Norway Norway, Turkey (O) absence of certified analytical report and suspicion of fraudulent health certificate(s) for hazelnut kernels from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
19/07/2016 2016.BAD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Norway Norway, Turkey (O)
absence of certified analytical report and suspicion of fraudulent health certificate(s) for roasted and blanched hazelnut kernels from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
26/07/2016 2016.BAT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1; Tot. = 15.4 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted diced hazelnut kernels from Turkey
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
01/08/2016 2016.BBG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 14.93 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted chopped hazelnut kernels from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/10/2016 2016.BGT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 13 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and chopped hazelnuts from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/10/2016 2016.BGW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 40 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted and chopped hazelnuts from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
06/10/2016 2016.BHF food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6; Tot. = 18.9 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
06/10/2016 2016.BHG food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 19.3; Tot. = 46.3 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
17/10/2016 2016.BIU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 64; Tot. = 90 90.7) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
26/10/2016 2016.BJW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Azerbaijan (O), Spain, Turkey
aflatoxins (B1 = 11.9; Tot. = 16.6 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan, via Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/10/2016 2016.BKE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Austria Austria, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 11.3; Tot. = 13.37 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/10/2016 2016.BKG food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O), Germany
aflatoxins (Tot. = 14.2 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/11/2016 2016.1511 food information for attention
company's own check Germany Germany (D), United Kingdom (O)
suspicion of Salmonella in hazelnut meal with raw material from the United Kingdom
public warning - press release
distribution restricted to notifying country
02/12/2016 2016.BOH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Cyprus Cyprus, Georgia (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 7.9; Tot. = 10.4 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/12/2016 2016.BRE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Georgia (O), Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 42.7; Tot. = 63.2 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/12/2016 2016.BSB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Cyprus Cyprus, Georgia (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 12.4 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
22/12/2016 2016.BSG food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy (D), Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 29.1 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Turkey
return to consignor
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
EU RASFF – APRICOT KERNEL NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
08/02/2016 2016.0132 food information for attention
company's own check Bulgaria Bulgaria, INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 3064; Tot. = 3474 µg/kg - ppb) in organic sweet apricot kernels from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
03/03/2016 2016.0237 food alert consumer complaint Ireland
Ireland (D/O), Pakistan (O), Poland (D), Slovenia (D), United Kingdom (D)
incorrect labelling (incorrect usage instructions) on organic bitter apricot kernels from Pakistan, packaged in Ireland
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
10/03/2016 2016.0280 food alert company's own check Ireland INFOSAN, Ireland (D), Turkey (O), United Kingdom (O)
insufficient labelling (missing instructions for safe use) of organic apricot kernels bitter from Turkey, packaged in the United Kingdom
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
21/03/2016 2016.ALK food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14.4; Tot. = 18 µg/kg - ppb) in sweet apricot kernels from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
20/06/2016 2016.0802 food alert official control on the market
Germany
Austria (D), Belgium (D), Croatia (D), Estonia (D), France (D), Germany (D), Hungary (D), INFOSAN, Italy (D), Luxembourg (D), Malta (D), Pakistan (O), Poland (D), Romania (D), Slovenia (D), United States (D)
high content of cyanide (195; 181 mg/kg - ppm) in sweet apricot kernels from Pakistan, via the United States
detained by operator
distribution to other member countries
14/12/2016 2016.BQN food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, Turkey, Uzbekistan (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 16.1; Tot. = 18.2 / B1 = 31; Tot. = 34.1 µg/kg - ppb) in bitter apricot kernels from Uzbekistan, via Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
EU RASFF- PEANUT BUTTER NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
31/03/2016 2016.AMH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France China (O), France improper health certificate(s) for peanut butter from China
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
13/05/2016 2016.ARS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Philippines (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.4 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut butter from the Philippines
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
23/05/2016 2016.AST food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Philippines (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.4 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut butter from the Philippines
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
08/08/2016 2016.1068 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Belgium Belgium (D), Côte d'Ivoire (O), INFOSAN
aflatoxins (B1 = 46.4; Tot. = 76.3 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut butter from Côte d'Ivoire
official detention distribution restricted to notifying country
11/10/2016 2016.BIE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Ghana (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 25.7; Tot. = 33 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut butter from Ghana
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
10/11/2016 2016.BLN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, India (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 2.3; Tot. = 3.7 / B1 = 3.8; Tot. = 4.74 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut butter from India
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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EU RASFF- HAZELNUT PASTE NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
03/03/2016 2016.0242 food alert official control on the market
Germany
Belgium (D), France (D), Germany (D), Netherlands (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 6; Tot. = 16.18 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut paste from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
03/03/2016 2016.AJL food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.02; Tot. = 24.1 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut paste from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
18/04/2016 2016.0465 food alert company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), Netherlands, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.1; Tot. = 16.2 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnut paste from Turkey, via the Netherlands
official detention no distribution from notifying country
22/07/2016 2016.BAP food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.98; Tot. = 23.93 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnuts paste from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
11/11/2016 2016.BLW food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.98; Tot. = 13.1 / B1 = 4.62; Tot. = 12.0 µg/kg - ppb) in hazelnutpaste from Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
EU RASFF- ALMONDS NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
22/02/2016 2016.AIG food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Italy, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 10.4; Tot. = 11.6 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
19/05/2016 2016.0638 food information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Germany (D), United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 114; Tot. = 127 µg/kg - ppb) in whole almonds from the United States
product (presumably) no longer on the market
24/10/2016 2016.1462 food alert company's own check Germany Germany (D), Spain (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 2.5; Tot. = 9.3 / B1 = 18.4; Tot. = 22.1 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from Spain
detained by operator
no distribution from notifying country
EU RASFF- PECANS NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
05/08/2016 2016.1058 food alert company's own check Switzerland
Germany (D), INFOSAN, Switzerland (D), United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 89; Tot. = 101 / B1 = 171; Tot. = 190 / B1 = 46; Tot. = 57.4 µg/kg - ppb) in pecan nuts from the United States
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
26/08/2016 2016.BDJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.1; Tot. = 6.8 µg/kg - ppb) in pecans from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/10/2016 2016.BJZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.6; Tot. = 6.3 µg/kg - ppb) in pecans from the United States
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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EU RASFF- CASHEW NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
21/09/2016 2016.1310 food alert consumer complaint Switzerland Germany (O), Switzerland (D)
undeclared peanut (500000 mg/kg - ppm) in roasted salted cashew nuts from Germany
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
08/11/2016 2016.BLE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Japan, Vietnam (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 7.7 / Tot. = 6.9 µg/kg - ppb) in roasted cashew nuts from Vietnam
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
EU RASFF- HAZELNUT FLOUR NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
13/04/2016 2016.0440 food alert consumer complaint Germany Austria (D), Georgia (O), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey
undeclared peanut (139.8 g/kg) in roasted hazelnut kernel flour from Georgia, via Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
25/11/2016 2016.1623 food alert official control on the market
Slovakia Czech Republic, Georgia (O), Slovakia (D)
undeclared peanut (231 mg/kg - ppm) in hazelnut flour from Georgia, via the Czech Republic
withdrawal from recipient(s)
no distribution from notifying country
EU RASFF – OTHER EDIBLE NUT NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
04/03/2016 2016.0248 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Belgium Belgium (D), France, INFOSAN, Senegal (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 93.4; Tot. = 103 µg/kg - ppb) in peanut powder from Senegal
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
18/03/2016 2016.0326 food information for follow-up
consumer complaint Lithuania Bulgaria (O), Lithuania (D)
unsuitable organoleptic characteristics (grayins colour, dirty shells) of and dead insects in walnuts in shell from Bulgaria infested with moulds
destruction no distribution from notifying country
16/06/2016 2016.0775 food alert official control on the market
Italy Italy (O), Malta (D) undeclared hazelnut (2.5 mg/kg - ppm) in shelled and toasted almonds flour from Italy
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
27/06/2016 2016.AXB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Ghana (O), United Kingdom
attempt to illegally import shelled groundnuts & peanut butter balls from Ghana
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
27/07/2016 2016.1009 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Belgium Belgium, INFOSAN, Senegal (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 707; Tot. = 907 mg/kg - ppm) in peanut paste from Senegal
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/08/2016 2016.1150 food alert official control on the market
Slovakia Czech Republic (O), Slovakia (D)
traces of peanut (7 mg/kg - ppm) in hazelnut filling from the Czech Republic
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution restricted to notifying country
22/08/2016 2016.BCZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) Salmonella (presence /25g) in pine nuts from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
19/09/2016 2016.1295 food alert company's own check France Belgium (D), France (D/O), Luxembourg (D)
Salmonella (presence /25g) in cashews puree from France
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
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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
08/01/2016 2016.0019 feed alert border control - consignment released
Belgium
Belgium, INFOSAN, Madagascar (O), Mauritius, Netherlands (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 129; Tot. = 160 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Madagascar
informing authorities
distribution to other member countries
29/01/2016 2016.AET feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 31 µg/kg - ppb) in chopped peanuts from China
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
01/03/2016 2016.AIZ feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Brazil (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 55.9 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Brazil
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
25/04/2016 2016.APP feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Brazil (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 39.4 µg/kg - ppb) in raw shelled peanuts from Brazil
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
26/05/2016 2016.ATL feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Madagascar (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 110 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Madagascar
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
27/05/2016 2016.ATM feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Madagascar (O), Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 240 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Madagascar
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
13/09/2016 2016.BEK feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, India (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 190 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts for feed from India
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
19/12/2016 2016.BRG feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Commission Services, United Kingdom, United States (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 45.1; Tot. = 50.5 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from the United States
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
EU RASFF – DRIED FIGS NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
08/01/2016 2016.0019 feed alert border control - consignment released
Belgium
Belgium, INFOSAN, Madagascar (O), Mauritius, Netherlands (D)
aflatoxins (B1 = 129; Tot. = 160 µg/kg - ppb) in groundnuts from Madagascar
informing authorities
distribution to other member countries
29/01/2016 2016.AET feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
China (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 31 µg/kg - ppb) in chopped peanuts from China
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
01/03/2016 2016.AIZ feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Brazil (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 55.9 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Brazil
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
25/04/2016 2016.APP feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Brazil (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 39.4 µg/kg - ppb) in raw shelled peanuts from Brazil
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
26/05/2016 2016.ATL feed border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Madagascar (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 110 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Madagascar
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/01/2016 2016.AAS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.4; Tot. = 16.5 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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08/01/2016 2016.AAT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.1; Tot. = 19 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
12/01/2016 2016.ABK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 15.4; Tot. = 17.2 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/01/2016 2016.ABP food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (10.5 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
detained by operator
product under customs control
21/01/2016 2016.0057 food alert official control on the market
Germany
Denmark (D), Finland (D), France (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands (D), Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (45.9 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
informing recipients
distribution to other member countries
26/01/2016 2016.0074 food information for attention
official control on the market
Germany
Commission Services, Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (52.6 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
destruction distribution restricted to notifying country
11/02/2016 2016.AGU food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 77; Tot. = 85 / B1 = 160; Tot. = 169 / B1 = 14.4; Tot. = 15.6 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
04/03/2016 2016.0252 food information for attention
official control on the market
Netherlands
Belgium (D), Cyprus (D), Finland (D), Germany (D), Netherlands (D), Norway (D), Spain (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Spain
product (presumably) no longer on the market
15/03/2016 2016.0298 food alert official control on the market
Portugal Portugal (D), Spain (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 35 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs with flour from Spain
no distribution from notifying country
29/03/2016 2016.0375 food information for attention
official control on the market
Italy Italy (D), Turkey (O) dried figs from Turkey infested with insects withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
01/04/2016 2016.AMK food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
France France, Turkey (O) improper health certificate(s) for diced dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
18/04/2016 2016.0461 food alert official control on the market
Netherlands Netherlands (D), Spain (O)
ochratoxin A (90.0 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs with flour from Spain
informing recipients
no distribution from notifying country
20/04/2016 2016.AOR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 13.7; Tot. = 81.1 µg/kg - ppb) in dried fig cubes from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/04/2016 2016.APV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 10 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
03/06/2016 2016.0726 food information for attention
company's own check Denmark Denmark (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 14; Tot. = 43 µg/kg - ppb) in boiled dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
distribution restricted to notifying country
14/06/2016 2016.AVN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 29 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
22/06/2016 2016.0815 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 12.4 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
12/08/2016 2016.1103 food alert official control on the market
Germany
Austria (D), France (D), Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 43.75; Tot. = 105.77 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
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26/08/2016 2016.1185 food alert official control on the market
Germany Finland (D), Germany, INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (35.5 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
informing recipients
distribution to other member countries
31/08/2016 2016.BDO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 7.0 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
21/10/2016 2016.1447 food information for attention
official control on the market
Italy Italy (D), Turkey (O) dried figs from Turkey infested with larvae of insects
distribution restricted to notifying country
20/10/2016 2016.BJE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Malta Malta, Turkey (O) improper health certificate(s) for dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/10/2016 2016.BJK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 27; Tot. = 72 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/10/2016 2016.BJU food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 53.44; Tot. = 56.86 / B1 = 8.48; Tot. = 15.65 µg/item) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
27/10/2016 2016.BJX food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.66; Tot. = 39.74 / B1 = 5.06; Tot. = 11.56 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
informing authorities
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
27/10/2016 2016.BKC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Denmark Denmark, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 22; Tot. = 43 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/10/2016 2016.BKI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (Tot. = 18.35 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
02/11/2016 2016.BKR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 2.2; Tot. = 5.38 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
03/11/2016 2016.BKW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = >24 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/11/2016 2016.BLJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Slovenia Slovenia, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 12.9; Tot. = 14 / B1 = 4.9; Tot. = 13.6 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/11/2016 2016.BMR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 11.8 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
17/11/2016 2016.1571 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Germany Germany, INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (16.4 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
informing authorities
information on distribution not (yet) available
17/11/2016 2016.1576 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Germany Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (13.5 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
informing authorities
information on distribution not (yet) available
21/11/2016 2016.BMZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Denmark Denmark, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 30 / B1 = 31; Tot. = 34 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
22/11/2016 2016.BNB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 1.5; Tot. = 17.6 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
24/11/2016 2016.BNH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Austria Austria, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 13.44; Tot. = 14.97 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
25/11/2016 2016.BNJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Norway Norway, Turkey (O) absence of health certificate(s) and absence of certified analytical report for dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product not (yet) placed on the market
01/12/2016 2016.1666 food alert official control on the market
Switzerland Germany, INFOSAN, Switzerland (D), Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (124.5 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey, via Germany
no stock left no distribution from notifying country
28/11/2016 2016.BNQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.1; Tot. = 20.7 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/11/2016 2016.BNS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 43.9 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
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29/11/2016 2016.BNW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.8; Tot. = 19.1 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
29/11/2016 2016.BNX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 44.64; Tot. = 76.93 / B1 = 26.35; Tot. = 122.58 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
30/11/2016 2016.BOA food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 43.13; Tot. = 47.77 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
30/11/2016 2016.BOC food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 17.46 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
02/12/2016 2016.BOK food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 43.13; Tot. = 44.43 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
07/12/2016 2016.BOW food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 12.69; Tot. = 64.25 µg/kg - ppb) in organic dried figs from Turkey
return to consignor
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
09/12/2016 2016.BPB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 140; Tot. = 160 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/12/2016 2016.BPE food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 6; Tot. = 6.7 / B1 = 24; Tot. = 27 / B1 = 1.1; Tot. = 1.4 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
09/12/2016 2016.BPG food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.31; Tot. = 16.35 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
14/12/2016 2016.BQB food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 17.83 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/12/2016 2016.BQC food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (Tot. = 15.52 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
15/12/2016 2016.BQR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Austria Austria, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 10.2; Tot. = 11.82 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
19/12/2016 2016.BRN food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 13.69 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
placed under customs seals
product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
22/12/2016 2016.BSI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Belgium Belgium, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 12.1; Tot. = 17.6 / B1 = 73.3; Tot. = 206 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/12/2016 2016.BST food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.6; Tot. = 9.8 / B1 = 10.1; Tot. = 16.7 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
27/12/2016 2016.1813 food alert official control on the market
Germany
France (D), Germany (D), Switzerland (D), Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 174; Tot. = 198 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs from Turkey
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
27/12/2016 2016.BSO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
France France, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 16; Tot. = 17.1 µg/kg - ppb) in dried figs diced from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
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Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
02/02/2016 2016.0112 food alert official control on the market
Germany
Germany (D), INFOSAN, Netherlands, South Africa (O)
undeclared sulphite (1776 mg/kg - ppm) in dried yellow raisins from South Africa, via the Netherlands
relabelling no distribution from notifying country
12/02/2016 2016.AHA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Afghanistan (O), Germany
ochratoxin A (16.8 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Afghanistan
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
15/02/2016 2016.AHD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Portugal Iran (O), Portugal, Turkey
fenpropathrin (0.14 mg/kg - ppm) and ethion (0.024 mg/kg - ppm) and unauthorised substance propargite (0.030 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Iran, via Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
18/03/2016 2016.0323 food alert official control on the market
Czech Republic
Czech Republic, Germany, INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (23.93 mg/kg - ppm) in dried raisins from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
information on distribution not (yet) available
07/04/2016 2016.ANC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Lithuania Lithuania, Uzbekistan (O)
ochratoxin A (28; 26; 30 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Uzbekistan
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
27/04/2016 2016.0519 food alert border control - consignment released
Latvia INFOSAN, Latvia (D), Lithuania (D), Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (572 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling distribution to other member countries
06/05/2016 2016.0570 food alert border control - consignment released
Latvia Estonia (D), INFOSAN, Latvia (D), Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (13 mg/kg - ppm) in dried raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling distribution to other member countries
10/05/2016 2016.0592 food alert company's own check Estonia Estonia (D), INFOSAN, Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
ochratoxin A (46.49 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Uzbekistan, via Latvia
return to consignor
no distribution from notifying country
12/05/2016 2016.0605 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Latvia
INFOSAN, Latvia (D), United Kingdom, Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (15 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling distribution restricted to notifying country
17/05/2016 2016.ARY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Latvia Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (15 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling product not (yet) placed on the market
25/05/2016 2016.0670 food alert company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), Netherlands (O)
ochratoxin A (22 µg/kg - ppb) in dried currants from the Netherlands
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
31/05/2016 2016.0698 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Latvia INFOSAN, Latvia (D), Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (15 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling distribution restricted to notifying country
03/06/2016 2016.0721 food information for attention
official control on the market
Malta INFOSAN, Iran (O), Malta (D), Turkey
ochratoxin A (57.8 µg/kg - ppb) in seedless raisins from Iran, via Turkey
recall from consumers
distribution restricted to notifying country
07/06/2016 2016.0738 food alert official control on the market
Norway INFOSAN, Iran (O), Norway (D), United Kingdom
fenpropathrin (0.12 mg/kg - ppm) and unauthorised substances ethion (0.055 mg/kg - ppm) and propargite (0.057 mg/kg - ppm) in golden raisins from Iran, via the United Kingdom
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
17/06/2016 2016.0784 food information for attention
official control on the market
Hungary Hungary, Iran (O)
fenpropathrin (0.25 mg/kg - ppm) and unauthorised substances ethion (0.055 mg/kg - ppm) and propargite (0.13 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Iran
recall from consumers
information on distribution not (yet) available
23/06/2016 2016.AWN food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Italy Chile (O), Italy too high content of sulphite (3015 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Chile
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
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30/06/2016 2016.0854 food alert official control on the market
Finland Australia (O), Denmark, Finland (D), INFOSAN
ochratoxin A (32.4 µg/kg - ppb) in organic sultana raisins from Australia, via Denmark
recall from consumers
information on distribution not (yet) available
30/06/2016 2016.0867 food information for attention
company's own check Denmark Denmark (D), South Africa (O)
raisins from South Africa infested with larvae of insects (moths)
recall from consumers
distribution restricted to notifying country
14/07/2016 2016.0933 food alert official control on the market
Norway INFOSAN, Iran (O), Norway (D), United Kingdom
unauthorised substances fenpropathrin (0.11 mg/kg - ppm), ethion (0.08 mg/kg - ppm) and propargite (0.073 mg/kg - ppm) in golden raisins from Iran, via the United Kingdom
destruction no distribution from notifying country
15/07/2016 2016.0944 food information for follow-up
official control on the market
Germany Chile (O), Germany (D), Netherlands
too high content of sulphite (3041.4; 2875.3 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Chile, via the Netherlands
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
04/08/2016 2016.1050 food information for attention
official control on the market
Poland INFOSAN, Lithuania, Poland (D/O), Uzbekistan (O)
ochratoxin A (18.43 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins packaged in Poland with raw material from Uzbekistan, via Lithuania
destruction distribution restricted to notifying country
04/08/2016 2016.1054 food information for attention
official control on the market
Germany Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (21.0 µg/kg - ppb) in sultana raisins from Turkey
recall from consumers
distribution restricted to notifying country
05/08/2016 2016.1062 food information for attention
official control on the market
Poland INFOSAN, Latvia, Poland (D/O), Uzbekistan (O)
ochratoxin A (24.8 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins with raw material from Uzbekistan, packaged in Poland, via Latvia
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
27/09/2016 2016.BFW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Latvia Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (23 mg/kg - ppm) in dried raisins from Uzbekistan
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
21/10/2016 2016.1454 food information for attention
official control in non-member country
Romania INFOSAN, Romania (D), Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (55.27 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
28/10/2016 2016.1483 food alert official control on the market
Norway INFOSAN, Iran (O), Norway (D), United Kingdom
chlorpyrifos (0.037 mg/kg - ppm) and unauthorised substances carbendazim (0.81 mg/kg - ppm) and ethion (0.04 mg/kg - ppm) in raisin sultanas from Iran, via the United Kingdom
withdrawal from the market
information on distribution not (yet) available
08/11/2016 2016.1525 food alert official control on the market
Norway INFOSAN, Iran (O), Norway (D), United Kingdom
unauthorised substance carbendazim (2.0 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Iran, via the United Kingdom
destruction no distribution from notifying country
14/11/2016 2016.BLX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Latvia Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (44 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/11/2016 2016.BLY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Latvia Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (32 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
physical/chemical treatment
product not (yet) placed on the market
24/11/2016 2016.1618 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Latvia INFOSAN, Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (19 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling information on distribution not (yet) available
24/11/2016 2016.1620 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Latvia INFOSAN, Latvia (D), Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (46 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling information on distribution not (yet) available
05/12/2016 2016.1688 food alert company's own check Belgium Belgium (D), Germany (D), South Africa (O)
ochratoxin A (39 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from South Africa
detained by operator
no distribution from notifying country
06/12/2016 2016.1697 food information for attention
official control on the market
Slovenia INFOSAN, Iran (O), Italy, Slovenia (D)
ochratoxin A (17.7 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Iran
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
09/12/2016 2016.BPF food border rejection
border control - consignment under customs
Latvia Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (19 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
13/12/2016 2016.1730 food information for attention
border control - consignment released
Latvia INFOSAN, Latvia (D), Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (44 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling distribution restricted to notifying country
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14/12/2016 2016.BPZ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Latvia Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
undeclared sulphite (43 mg/kg - ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan
relabelling product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2016 2016.1781 food alert official control on the market
Czech Republic
Czech Republic (D), INFOSAN, Iran (O), Slovakia (O)
ochratoxin A (32.84 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Iran, packaged in Slovakia
withdrawal from the market
distribution restricted to notifying country
22/12/2016 2016.1791 food alert official control on the market
Cyprus Cyprus (D), Greece, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (15 µg/kg - ppb) in raisins from Turkey, via Greece
recall from consumers
distribution restricted to notifying country
EU RASFF – DRIED APRICOTS NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
08/01/2016 2016.AAV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2439 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
15/01/2016 2016.0042 food information for follow-up
official control on the market
Cyprus Cyprus (D), Greece (O)
too high content of sulphite (2291 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Greece
withdrawal from the market
no distribution from notifying country
14/01/2016 2016.ABQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
too high content of sulphite (4407 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricot from Turkey
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
29/01/2016 2016.AEO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Italy Italy, Tunisia (O) too high content of sulphite (3238 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Tunisia
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
08/02/2016 2016.AFY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2295 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
18/02/2016 2016.AHV food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2314-3399 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
21/03/2016 2016.ALJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2252 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/03/2016 2016.ALX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Czech Republic, Germany, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2374 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
21/04/2016 2016.0485 food alert official control on the market
Denmark
Denmark (D), France, Germany (D), INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
undeclared sulphite (1740 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey, via France and via Germany
recall from consumers
distribution to other member countries
04/05/2016 2016.AQM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2349 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
20/05/2016 2016.0643 food alert official control on the market
Germany
Austria (D), France (D), Germany (D), Turkey (O), United Kingdom (D)
undeclared sulphite (1430, 1618 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
detained by operator
distribution to other member countries
27/05/2016 2016.ATN food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2157 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
20/06/2016 2016.0796 food alert official control on the market
Germany
Austria (D), Commission Services, France (D), Germany (D), Netherlands (D), Turkey (O)
undeclared sulphite (1272; 1443 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
detained by operator
distribution to other member countries
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Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
20/06/2016 2016.0800 food information for follow-up
official control on the market
Poland
Czech Republic, Hungary (D), Poland (D), Turkey (O), United Kingdom
too high content of E 200 - sorbic acid (1211 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey, via the Czech Republic and via the United Kingdom
destruction distribution to other member countries
01/07/2016 2016.0880 food alert official control on the market
France France, Germany, INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
undeclared sulphite (2202 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey, via Germany
recall from consumers
information on distribution not (yet) available
27/06/2016 2016.AXD food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2411 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
07/07/2016 2016.AYP food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2199 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
03/10/2016 2016.BGX food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Sweden, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2178 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
03/10/2016 2016.BGY food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Sweden, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2104 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/10/2016 2016.1391 food alert official control on the market
Denmark Denmark (D), Germany, INFOSAN, Turkey (O)
undeclared sulphite (530 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey, via Germany
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
20/10/2016 2016.BJF food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2423; 2362 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
28/10/2016 2016.BKH food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Netherlands, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2000 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/11/2016 2016.BLM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2210 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/11/2016 2016.BLO food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Spain Spain, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2200; 2233 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
10/11/2016 2016.BLQ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Netherlands, Turkey (O)
undeclared sulphite (2010 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
16/11/2016 2016.BMI food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2251 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
17/11/2016 2016.BMK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Uzbekistan (O)
too high content of sulphite (2377 mg/kg - ppm) in pitted dried apricots from Uzbekistan, via Ukraine
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
05/12/2016 2016.BOM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Germany, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2000 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
06/12/2016 2016.BOS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (2020 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
13/12/2016 2016.BPW food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Bulgaria Bulgaria, Norway, Turkey (O)
too high content of sulphite (2444 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
14/12/2016 2016.BQA food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Latvia Latvia, Uzbekistan (O)
too high content of sulphite (2650 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Uzbekistan
official detention product not (yet) placed on the market
20/12/2016 2016.BRT food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (38 µg/kg - ppb) in dried apricots from Turkey
informing recipients
product not (yet) placed on the market
23/12/2016 2016.BSJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Greece Greece, Turkey (O) too high content of sulphite (3996 mg/kg - ppm) in dried apricots from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
23/12/2016 2016.BSK food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Netherlands Netherlands, Turkey (O)
ochratoxin A (58 µg/kg - ppb) in dried apricots from Turkey
informing recipients
product not (yet) placed on the market
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EU RASFF- OTHER DRIED FRUITS NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
10/03/2016 2016.AKJ food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
United Kingdom
Turkey (O), United Kingdom
absence of health certificate(s) for dried fig jam from Turkey
import not authorised
product not (yet) placed on the market
28/09/2016 2016.BGC food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Poland Poland, Uzbekistan (O)
live insects in dry fruits from Uzbekistan re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
EU RASFF – MIXTURES NOTIFICATIONS
Date Reference Product type
Notification type
Notification basis Notified by Origin Subject Distribution Action taken
21/01/2016 2016.ACS food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Germany Germany, Turkey (O)
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.88; Tot. = 17.65 µg/kg - ppb) in nut mixture from Turkey
re-dispatch product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
09/03/2016 2016.0273 food information for follow-up
consumer complaint Netherlands Belgium (D), France (D), Netherlands (O)
foreign body (fried mouse or mouse droppings) in cashews and peanuts from the Netherlands
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
15/03/2016 2016.0302 food information for follow-up
company's own check Netherlands Belgium (D), Curaçao (D), Netherlands (O)
nut and raisin mix from the Netherlands infested with moulds
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
12/05/2016 2016.0603 food alert consumer complaint Germany Austria (O), Germany
high content of cyanide (50.2; 146.9 (in the almonds) mg/kg - ppm) in dried organic cranberries and sugared blanched almonds from Austria
recall from consumers
information on distribution not (yet) available
23/05/2016 2016.0658 food alert official control on the market
Germany Germany (D/O), Hungary (D)
ochratoxin A (6.3 µg/kg - ppb) in organic dried raisins and nut mix from Germany
withdrawal from the market
distribution to other member countries
23/06/2016 2016.AWR food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Sweden Sweden, Turkey (O) aflatoxins (B1 = 14; Tot. = 25 µg/kg - ppb) in nuts, groundnuts and other seeds from Turkey
re-dispatch product not (yet) placed on the market
08/07/2016 2016.0908 food alert official control in non-member country
Cyprus Cyprus (D), Greece (O)
ochratoxin A (20.4 µg/kg - ppb) in sun dried mixed fruits from Greece
recall from consumers
no distribution from notifying country
08/09/2016 2016.1248 food alert official control on the market
Germany
Austria (D/O), Estonia (D), Germany (D), Luxembourg (D)
high content of cyanide (72.9 mg/kg - ppm) in organic nuts and raisins mix from Austria
withdrawal from recipient(s)
distribution to other member countries
13/09/2016 2016.BEM food border rejection
border control - consignment detained
Norway Norway, Turkey (O) suspicion of attempt to illegally import assorted nuts from Turkey
destruction product not (yet) placed on the market
03/10/2016 2016.1348 food information for attention
official control on the market
United Kingdom
Guernsey (D), INFOSAN, Jersey (D), United Kingdom (D/O)
incorrect labelling on peanuts and raisins packaged in the United Kingdom
recall from consumers
distribution to third countries
13/12/2016 2016.1731 food information for follow-up
official control on the market
Switzerland Commission Services
dried apricots with nuts from Turkey, via Germany infested with moulds
destruction no distribution from notifying country
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USA - ALL PEANUT NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
09-Feb-2016 India PEANUT, SHELLED
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 [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(2)].
12-Feb-2016 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
01-Mar-2016 Mexico PEANUT, IN SHELL
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).
21-Mar-2016 Mexico PEANUT, IN SHELL
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).
11-Mar-2016 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.
31-Mar-2016 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.
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).
18-Apr-2016 Mexico PEANUT, IN SHELL
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-Apr-2016 China PEANUT, SHELLED
SALMONELLA 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
04-Apr-2016 Indonesia 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.
06-may-16 Germany 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.
10-may-16 Indonesia 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.
18-may-16 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
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 [Misbranded, Section 403 (a)(1)].
13-Jul-2016 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
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.
03-Aug-2016 Cameroon PEANUT, 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.
28-oct-16 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.
17-oct-16 Mexico PEANUT, SHELLED
03-nov-16 Indonesia 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.
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USA – ALL NUTS NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
06-may-16 India NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
24-may-16 India NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
12-may-16 India NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
25-may-16 India NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
17-Jun-2016 India NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
01-Jun-2016 India NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
26-Jul-2016 India NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
02-Sep-2016 India NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.
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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(1)]. Contains:
USA – ALL CASHEW NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
22-Feb-2016 Vietnam CASHEW, SHELLED
PESTICIDE2 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 be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains:
25-Mar-2016 Vietnam CASHEW, 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:
15-Mar-2016 Vietnam CASHEW, SHELLED
PESTICIDE2 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 be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains:
15-Apr-2016 Vietnam CASHEW, 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:
10-may-16 Vietnam CASHEW, SHELLED
SALMONELLA 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
11-may-16 Vietnam CASHEW, SHELLED
SALMONELLA 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
24-may-16 Vietnam CASHEW, 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:
121 APPENDIX 2016 – USA INC – International Nut and Dried Fruit Council
USA – ALL PEANUT FLOUR NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
05-Jan-2016 Cameroon PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
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)].
07-Jun-2016 Mexico PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
14-Jun-2016 Mexico PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
18-Jul-2016 Mexico PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
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).
20-Dec-2016 Mexico PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
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.
05-Jan-2016 Cameroon PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
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)].
07-Jun-2016 Mexico PEANUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
USA - ALL PISTACHIO NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
25-Jan-2016 Canada PISTACHIO, 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.
09-Feb-2016 Israel PISTACHIO, IN SHELL
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.
31-Mar-2016 United States PISTACHIO, IN SHELL
SALMONELLA 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
09-may-16 United States PISTACHIO, 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.
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USA - ALL MIXTURE NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
01-Apr-2016 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).
28-oct-16 Israel MIXED NUT PRODUCT, N.E.C.
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)].
USA - ALL OTHER NUT NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
11-Feb-2016 Bolivia BRAZIL NUT, SHELLED
SALMONELLA 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
06-Jun-2016 Italy PISTACHIO, SPREAD
31-Aug-2016 Italy
WALNUTS, BLACK, ENGLISH OR PERSIAN, SPREAD
NEEDS FCE 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
It appears the manufacturer is not registered as a low acid canned food or acidified food manufacturer pursuant to 21 CFR 108.25(c)(1) or 108.35(c)(1).
12-Sep-2016 Canada FILBERT, HAZELNUT, SPREAD
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USA - ALL DATE NOTIFICATIONS
Refusal date Manufacturer country
FDA Product description
Violation code Section Charge Statement
14-Jan-2016 Tunisia DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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-Feb-2016 Algeria 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.
05-Feb-2016 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.
21-Mar-2016 United States DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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-Apr-2016 Korea (the Republic of)
DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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-Apr-2016 China DATES, 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
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.
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).
11-may-16 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.
25-may-16 Egypt DATES, 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 [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(2)].
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. [Misbranded, Section 403(i)(2)]."
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-Jun-2016 United Arab Emirates
DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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-Jun-2016 Tunisia DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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-Jun-2016 Algeria DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
EXCESS SUL 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
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 [Misbranded, 403(a)(1)], and 2) it appears the food is
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fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label does not list the common or usual name of each ingredient [Misbranded, 403(i)(2)].
21-Jun-2016 Korea (the Republic of)
DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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-jun-16 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.
15-Jun-2016 Egypt DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
08-Jun-2016 United Arab Emirates
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.
20-Jul-2016 Tunisia DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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.
22-Jul-2016 Tunisia DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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.
07-Jul-2016 Jordan 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.
23-Aug-2016 Saudi Arabia DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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.
INSANITARY 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
23-Aug-2016 Pakistan DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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-Aug-2016 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).
11-Aug-2016 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).
15-Aug-2016 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).
24-Aug-2016 Hong Kong SAR
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).
19-Aug-2016 Jordan DATES, DRIED OR PASTE
22-Sep-2016 Tunisia DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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-Sep-2016 Hong Kong SAR 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.
21-Sep-2016 Tubas, Palestine DATES (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.
20-Oct-2016 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).
18-nov-16 Tunisia DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)
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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11-Jan-2016 Taiwan PLUM, 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).
11-Feb-2016 China PLUM, 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).
22-Mar-2016 Afghanistan PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS), 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.
30-Mar-2016 China PLUM, 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).
13-may-16 Iran PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS) (PIT FRUIT)
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 [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(2)].
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. [Misbranded, Section 403(i)(2)]."
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.
12-may-16 China PLUM, 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).
13-may-16 Iran PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS), 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 [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(2)].
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.
09-may-16 Taiwan 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.
20-may-16 Pakistan PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
LABELING Section 4(a); 801(a)(3) Misbranding
The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement.
11-Jul-2016 China PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS) (PIT FRUIT)
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-Jul-2016 Canada PLUM, 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 [Misbranded, 403(a)(1)], 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 [Misbranded, 403(i)(2)].
22-Jul-2016 China PLUM, 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).
29-Aug-2016 Taiwan PRUNES (DRIED PLUMS), 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).
06-Sep-2016 China PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
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26-Oct-2016 Afghanistan PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
EXCESS SUL 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
20-Oct-2016 Hongkong PLUM, 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).
04-nov-16 Taiwan PLUM, 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).
21-Dec-2016 Taiwan PLUM, DRIED OR PASTE
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.
* Hong Kong is counted as China
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05-Jan-2016 Mexico 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.
16-Feb-2016 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.
16-Feb-2016 Mexico 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.
23-Feb-2016 Mexico 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.
15-Mar-2016 China RAISINS, 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.
30-Mar-2016 China RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
EXCESS SUL 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance 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:
30-Mar-2016 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.
22-Mar-2016 Afghanistan RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
PESTICIDE2 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 be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains:
25-Apr-2016 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:
13-May-2016 Iran RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
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 [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(2)].
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. [Misbranded, Section 403(i)(2)]."
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.
03-Jun-2016 France 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.
20-Jul-2016 Canada RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)
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 [Misbranded, 403(a)(1)], 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 [Misbranded, 403(i)(2)].
19-Aug-2016 France RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTE
STD QUALIT 403(h)(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(h)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the article purports to be or is represented as a food for which a standard of quality has been prescribed by regulation as provided by Section 401 of the FD&C Act, and its quality falls below such standard and its
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19-oct-16 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.
16-Dec-2016 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:
14-Dec-2016 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.
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25-Jan-2016 Afghanistan APRICOT, 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. [Misbranded, Section 403(i)(2)]."
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 [Misbranded, 403(a)(1)], 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 [Misbranded, 403(i)(2)].
28-Jan-2016 India APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
EXCESS SUL 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it 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.
25-Jan-2016 Afghanistan APRICOT, 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.
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. [Misbranded, Section 403(i)(2)]."
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 [Misbranded, 403(a)(1)], 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 [Misbranded, 403(i)(2)].
11-Apr-2016 Afghanistan APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
EXCESS SUL 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
13-may-16 Iran 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 [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(2)].
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.
15-Jun-2016 Pakistan APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
EXCESS SUL 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
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 [Misbranded, 403(a)(1)], 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 [Misbranded, 403(i)(2)].
08-Jul-2016 China APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
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20-Sep-2016 Greece APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
INSANITARY 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
NEEDS FCE 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
It appears the manufacturer is not registered as a low acid canned food or acidified food manufacturer pursuant to 21 CFR 108.25(c)(1) or 108.35(c)(1).
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.
14-Oct-2016 Afghanistan APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
EXCESS SUL 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
26-Oct-2016 Afghanistan APRICOT, DRIED OR PASTE
EXCESS SUL 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
06-Oct-2016 Turkey APRICOT, 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.
10-nov-16 South Africa APRICOT, 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).
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16-Feb-2016 Hong Kong SAR
FIG, 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).
06-Apr-2016 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).
13-may-16 Iran 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.
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 [Misbranded, Section 403 (e)(2)].
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.
27-Jun-2016 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.
28-Jun-2016 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.
24-Aug-2016 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).
20-Oct-2016 HONG KONG 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).
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Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 23 μg/kg (B1:9.8, B2:1.3, G1:10.3, G2:1.6)
detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
1/12
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:14.8 , B2:2.4) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/12
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:15.5 , B2:1.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/15
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 11 μg/kg (B1:10.2, B2:1.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/19
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 81 μg/kg (B1:29.4 , B2:1.7 , G1:46.9 , G2:3.0)
detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
1/22
Peanuts South Afirca
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 25 μg/kg (B1:21.0 , B2:3.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/22
Peanuts 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
1/29
Peanuts South Afirca
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 45 μg/kg (B1:14.3 , G1:27.7 , G2:3.2 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/29
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 19 μg/kg (B1:16.7 , B2:2.1 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/9
ROASTED PEANUTS WITH RED SKIN
China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 52μg/kg (B1:10.3 , B2:2.0 , G1:32.0 , G2:7.4 )
detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
2/12
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ①13 μg/kg, ②21 μg/kg (①B1:7.2 , B2:1.7 ,
G1:3.8 , ②B1:8.1, G1:11.6, G2:1.6 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
2/18
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 57 μg/kg (B1:50.8 , B2:5.9 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
3/3
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 12 μg/kg (B1:9.7 , B2:2.0 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
3/3
ROASTED PEANUTS:
MAMEGASHI China Art.6 (ⅱ)
aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 79 μg/kg (B1:51.1 , B2:3.4 , G1:22.9 , G2:1.9
)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
3/3
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 28 μg/kg (B1:17.0, B2:3.3, G1:6.6, G2:1.5) detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
3/28
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 21 μg/kg (B1:18.0, B2:3.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/7
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 36 μg/kg (B1:32.8, B2:2.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/7
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 55 μg/kg (B1:8.4 , G1:40.8 , G2:6.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/14
Peanuts China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 49 μg/kg (B1:5.9 , G1:36.6 , G2:6.9) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/14
ROASTED PEANUTS:
XL HONEY ROASTED GOURMET PEANUTS
U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 16 μg/kg (B1:13.6 , B2:2.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/20
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 16 μg/kg (B1:13.7 , B2:1.8) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/26
ROASTED PEANUTS WITH RED SKIN
China Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 104 μg/kg (B1:27.5, B2:5.6, G1:57.8, G2:12.8) detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/26
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Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 14 μg/kg (B1:12.8 , B2:1.4) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/6
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:15.4 , B2:1.3)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/12
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 47 μg/kg (B1:41.2 , B2:5.8)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/12
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:6.8 , G1:8.9 , G2:1.3)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/12
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 46 μg/kg (B1:10.1 , B2:1.2 , G1:29.9 , G2:4.3
)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
5/27
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 25 μg/kg (B1:22.8 , B2:1.9 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/27
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 38 μg/kg (B1:32.1 , B2:6.3)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/10
Peanuts South Africa
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:8.0 , B2:2.0 , G1:5.8 , G2:1.6
)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/10
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 35 μg/kg (B1:32 , B2:3)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/10
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 24 μg/kg (B1:22.4 , B2:2.0 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/17
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 143μg/kg (B1:55.4 , B2:6.8 , G1:72.2 , G2:8.2
)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
6/17
ROASTED PEANUTS:
HONEY ROASTED GOURMET PEANUTS
U.S.A. Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 15 μg/kg (B1:14,1 , B2:1.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/22
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 21 μg/kg (B1:19.5, B2:1.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/12
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22 μg/kg (B1:18.9, B2:2.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/12
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 31 μg/kg (B1:5.5, B2:22.1,G2:3.4) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/19
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 108 μg/kg (B1:97.5, B2:10.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/22
Other Peanut Products:PEANUTS (AOSA)
China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 46 μg/kg (B1:37.3, B2:8.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/22
ROASTED PEANUTS: TOMATO BASIL
U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 27 μg/kg (B1:23.0, B2:4.0) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
8/1
Peanuts South Africa
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 18 μg/kg (B1:17.7)detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
8/1
ROASTED PEANUTS WITH SKIN
China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 14 μg/kg (B1:4.1, B2:1.2, G1:5.7, G2:2.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
8/15
HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS
U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 21 μg/kg (B1:16.3, B2:4.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
8/29
Peanuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 30 μg/kg (B1:27.4 , B2:2.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
9/7
FRIED PEANUTS China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 23 μg/kg (B1:4.2, G1:14.7, G2:4.0 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
9/30
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Peanuts South Afirca
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 46 μg/kg (B1:9.7, G1:33.3, G2:2.8) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/11
Peanuts South Afirca
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:14.9, B2:2.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/18
FRIED PEANUTS China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 15 μg/kg (B1:13.1, B2:1.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/17
Peanuts South Afirca
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 14 μg/kg (B1:11.5, B2:1.0, G1:1.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/17
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 11 μg/kg (B1:2.4, G1:7.6, G2:1.4) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/28
Peanuts China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:2.1, G1:14.8) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
12/5
ROASTED PEANUT IN SHELL
China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 44 μg/kg (B1:3.3, G1:35.7, G2:5.4) 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) ①131 μg/kg、②146 μg/kg (①B1:114.4 , B2:16.2 ②B1:49.3 , B2:5.1 , G1:81.5 , G2:9.7)detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
12/15
ROASTED PEANUTS:PCA SALT & PEPPER
Australia Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:14.3, B2:2.9) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
12/22
FRIED PEANUTS China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 25 μg/kg (B1:5.2, G1:17.5, G2:2.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
12/22
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Pistachio nuts Iran Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ①42 μg/kg、②120 μg/kg、③38 μg/kg (①
B1:38.5 , B2:3.1、② B1:107.2 , B2:12.7、③ B1:33.4 , B2:4.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
1/15
Pistachio nuts Iran Art.6 (ⅱ)
aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ① 20 μg/kg、② 54 μg/kg、 ③ 304 μg/kg、 ④
64 μg/kg (①B1:18.3 , B2:1.9、②B1:49.8 , B2:4.5、③B1:273.7 ,
B2:30.4、④B1:57.0, B2:6.6) detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
1/29
Fresh pistachio nuts Iran Art.6 (ⅱ)
aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ① 37 μg/kg、② 68 μg/kg、③ 31 μg/kg、④ 31
μg/kg(① B1:32.0 , B2:4.5、② B1:61.8 , B2:6.6、③ B1:29.6 , B2:1.2、
④ B1:28.4 , B2:2.5) detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
2/18
Roasted Pistachio Nuts
Iran Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 28 μg/kg (B1:25.7, B2:2.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/7
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 21μg/kg (B1:18.9 , B2:1.9 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/17
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:15.9 , B2:1.3 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/30
Pistachio nuts paste Italy Art.11(2) violation of standard of use (use of copper chlorophyll in other than target food)
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) administration inspection
9/7
Snacks:PISTACHIO RAWBAR
U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 35 μg/kg (B1:30.6, B2:4.2, ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/11
Pistachio nuts U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 18 μg/kg (B1:18.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/1
ROASTED PISTACHIO KERNEL
Turkey Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 80 μg/kg (B1:71.7, B2:8.2 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
11/28
Pistachio nuts Iran Art.11(2) violation of compositional standard (imidacloprid 0.22 ppm detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
12/12
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Italy Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:11.5, B2:3.2, G1:2.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
1/19
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 16 μg/kg (B1:14.5, B2:1.5) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/6
Almonds U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 38 μg/kg (B1:34.9 , B2:3.2 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
6/10
Almond U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 40 μg/kg (B1:22.0, B2:6.6,G1:8.7,G2:2.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
7/19
Almond U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 51 μg/kg (B1:46.4, B2:4.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/11
Almond Australia Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 22 μg/kg (B1:3.1, G1:17.0, G2:1.7) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
10/11
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ALMOND OIL Turkey Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 18 μg/kg (B1:12.4 , B2:2.0 , G1:3.1) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
2/18
ALMOND OIL Australia Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 28 μg/kg (B1:20.1 , B2:3.4 , G1:4.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
4/20
ALMOND OIL:
OLIVADO EXTRA VIRGIN SWEET ALMOND OIL
New Zealand(Almond origin: Australia)
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 26 μg/kg (B1:18.9 , B2:3.0 , G1:4.5 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/17
EXTRA VIRGIN SWEET ALMOND OIL
New Zealand(almond origin: Australia)
Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 25 μg/kg (B1:18.4 , B2:2.8 , G1:3.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/1
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Products:PEANUT
CAKE
China Art.6 (ⅱ)
aflatoxin (mycotoxin) ①14 μg/kg、②27 μg/kg、③21 μg/kg (
①B1:10.4 , B2:2.7 , G1:1.2、②B1:14.7 , B2:3.6 , G1:7.4 , G2:1.6 、③B1:16.8 , B2:4.3 )detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/17
Other Peanut
Products:PEANUT
CAKE SLICE
China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 37 μg/kg (B1:28.6 , B2:8.7 )detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/17
Other Peanut
Products:BAIMA
MINGSU CAKE
China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 43 μg/kg (B1:30.4 , B2:5.9 , G1:5.3 , G2:1.5 )detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
5/17
Other Peanut Products: SHOUYUMAME
China Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 28 μg/kg (B1:3.4, G1:22.3, G2:2.6) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
11/28
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DRIED APRICOTS Hong kong Art.11(2) violation of standard of use (SO2 2.1 g/kg detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
3/3
DRIED APRICOTS U.S.A. Art.11(2) violation of standard of use (sodium sulfite (as SO2) 2.1 g/kg detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
4/7
DRIED APRICOTS South Afirca
Art.11(2) violation of standard of use (SO2 2.0 g/kg detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
9/30
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Dried Figs Iran Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 33 μg/kg (B1:29.5 , B2:2.2 , G1:1.6)
detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
1/15
APRICOT SEEDS DARK CHOCOLATE
Austria Art.6 (ⅱ) cyanide 12 mg/kg detection we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
independence inspection
1/22
Vegetable preparation (with apricot kernel): SHINKIKU
Korea Art.6 (ⅱ) cyanide 31 mg/kg detection we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
independence inspection
2/3
PISTACHIO CREAM
Italy Art.11(2) violation of standard of use (use of sodium copper chlorophyllin in other than target food)
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
administration inspection
2/18
Fresh walnut U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 19 μg/kg (B1:13.7 , B2:1.3 , G1:3.8 )
detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
2/18
Dried fruit: PTD PRUNE
U.S.A. Art.11(2) violation of standard of use (potassium sorbate (as sorbic acid) 0.71 /kg detection)
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
independence inspection
3/18
PISTACHIO OIL France(Pistachio nuts origin: Iran)
Art.6(ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 17 μg/kg (B1:15.7 , B2:1.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
4/20
NATURAL DRIED FIG
Iran Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 57 μg/kg (B1:41.1, B2:4.2, G1:11.0,
G2:1.0) detected
we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
5/12
Brazil nut Brazil Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 23 μg/kg (B1:20.2, B2:2.3) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
7/22
Peanut butter: SKIPPY RHN CHUNKY
U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 86 μg/kg (B1:67.7, B2:18.2) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
8/1
Fresh walnut U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 14 μg/kg (B1:9.3, G1:4.4 ) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
11/9
CRUNCH TIME PEANUT BUTTER
U.S.A. Art.6 (ⅱ) aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 15 μg/kg (B1:12.9, B2:1.8) detected we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
ordered inspection
11/17
MACADAMIA NUT OIL
New Zealand Art.10 undesignated additive (TBHQ 0.060 g/kg detection) we directed abandonment or return of the cargo (the whole quantity is kept)
independence inspection
12/22
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AUSTRALIA - ALL PEANUT (GROUNDNUTS) NOTIFICATIONS
Fail Product description Country of origin Analyte Result/s Units
28/01/2016 Ultra-spicy peanuts Taiwan Aflatoxin 0.018 mg/kg
13/04/2016 Peanuts India Aflatoxin 0.18 mg/kg
22/04/2016 Coated peanuts Indonesia Aflatoxin 0.04 mg/kg
01/07/2016 Peanut Masala India Aflatoxin 0.02 mg/kg
14/07/2016 Peanuts Vietnam Aflatoxin 0.019 mg/kg
25/10/2016 Curry peanut snacks Malaysia Aflatoxin 0.16 mg/kg
28/10/2016 Frozen seasoned peanuts (60% peanut)
Republic of Korea Aflatoxin 0.012 mg/kg
01/11/2016 Peanut puffs 250g Malaysia Aflatoxin 0.013 mg/kg
10/11/2016 Peanut puffs 400g Malaysia Aflatoxin 0.013 mg/kg
25/11/2016 Peanut granules China Aflatoxin 0.021 mg/kg
22/12/2016 Spicy peanuts China Aflatoxin 0.084 mg/kg
22/12/2016 Roasted peanuts China Aflatoxin 0.016 mg/kg
23/12/2016 Peanuts roasted and salted Turkey Aflatoxin 0.042 mg/kg
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AUSTRALIA - ALL PISTACHIO NOTIFICATIONS
Fail Product description Country of origin Analyte Result/s Units
04/02/2016 American pistachio kernels Turkey Aflatoxin 0.17 mg/kg
04/02/2016 American pistachio kernels Turkey Aflatoxin 0.14 mg/kg
15/03/2016 Pistachio France Aflatoxin 0.021 mg/kg
17/03/2016 Pistachio nut kernels China Aflatoxin 0.032 mg/kg
17/03/2016 Pistachio nut kernels China Aflatoxin 0.056 mg/kg
01/09/2016 Pistachio kernels Turkey Aflatoxin 0.019 mg/kg
23/09/2016 Pistachio kernels China Aflatoxin 0.065 mg/kg
21/11/2016 Pistachio kernels China Aflatoxin 0.024 mg/kg
23/12/2016 Roasted and salted pistachio
Turkey Aflatoxin 0.037 mg/kg
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AUSTRALIA - OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
Fail Product description Country of origin Analyte Result/s Units
15/01/2016 Peanut ball India Aflatoxin 0.15 mg/kg
04/02/2016 Peanut butter Ghana Aflatoxin 0.037 mg/kg
01/04/2016 Pitted dates Pakistan Cyhalothrin 0.011 mg/kg
03/06/2016 Peanut candy Myanmar Aflatoxin 0.025 mg/kg
02/09/2016 Dried pitted dates Iran Cypermethrin 0.06 mg/kg
01/10/2016 Cracker snack Taiwan Aflatoxin 0.04 mg/kg
07/10/2016 Peanut balls India Aflatoxin 0.11 mg/kg
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