EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Acetamiprid in fresh tomatoes from Türkiye
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8919
Summary
Fresh tomatoes from Türkiye, with a maximum diameter of less than 47 mm, were found to contain acetamiprid pesticide residues at 0.33 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted level of 0.06 mg/kg. The product was detained at the border by Bulgaria and has not yet been placed on the market. The hazard is classified as serious due to potential health risks from pesticide exposure.
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Product
Whole tomatoes, with greatest diameter of less than 47 mm
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- acetamiprid - pesticide residues — result: 0.330+/-0.165 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.06 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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