EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels from Nicaragua
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9054
Summary
Some groundnut kernels from Nicaragua contain high levels of a toxic substance called aflatoxin B1, which can be harmful to people who eat them. The amount found in these nuts is above the maximum allowed level set by EU safety standards. These contaminated nuts have not been distributed to consumers in the EU.
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
Groundnut kernels
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 2.5 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 2.0 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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