EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxin B1 in Groundnuts from Argentina
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8846
Summary
Groundnuts imported from Argentina have been found to contain high levels of aflatoxin B1, a mycotoxin that can be hazardous to human health. The levels of aflatoxins in these groundnuts exceed the permitted maximum, posing a serious risk. As a result, distribution of these groundnuts has been stopped.
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
Groundnuts
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 19 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 2.0 µg/kg - ppb)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 21 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 4 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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