EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Additive E-385 EDTA - canned razor clams from Chile
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.6674
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Spain concerning Navajuelas en conserva // canned razor clams (bivalve molluscs and products thereof), originating from Chile. Hazard: food additives and flavourings.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Navajuelas en conserva // canned razor clams
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E 385 - calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra acetate (CDEDTA) - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 111 mg /kg (max. permitted: 75 mg /kg)
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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