EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Türkiye
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9204
Summary
Dried figs imported from Turkey have been found to contain aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin levels that exceed EU maximum limits. The product has not yet entered the market and was detained by French border authorities.
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
dried figs
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 9.3±2.8 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 6.0 µg/kg - ppb)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 21±7 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 10.0 µg/kg - ppb)
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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