EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxinas por encima del nivel máximo permitido en pistachos de Irán. Aflatoxins above the allowed maximum level in pistachios kernelfrom Iran
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.0717
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Spain concerning Shelled pistachios kernel (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Iran. Hazard: mycotoxins.
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
Shelled pistachios kernel
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- aflatoxins - mycotoxins — result: SUBMUESTRA A: Suma B1, B2, G1, G2 1 19.8 μg/kg ; Aflatoxina B1 1 18.8 μg/kg // SUBMUESTRA B: Suma B1, B2, G1, G2 >24 μg/kg ; Aflatoxina B1 >24 μg/kg µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: Suma B1, B2, G1, G2: 10 / Aflatoxina: B1 8 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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