EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxine B1 in Argentine groundnuts
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8747
Summary
Some groundnuts imported from Argentina have been found to contain high levels of aflatoxin B1, a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems. The levels of aflatoxin B1 in these groundnuts exceed the permitted limit. No contaminated products are available for sale or distribution within the EU at this time.
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: 4,1 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 2,0 µg/kg - ppb)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 4,6 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 4,0 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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