EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxine B1 in Groundnut from Nicaragua
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9044
Summary
Groundnuts from Nicaragua contain high levels of aflatoxins, exceeding the permitted limits. The detected levels of Aflatoxin B1 are 25 µg/kg and total aflatoxins are 3. µg/kg, while the maximum allowed values are 2. µg/kg and 4. µg/kg respectively. These groundnuts are restricted to distribution within the Netherlands.
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
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 25 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 2.0 µg/kg - ppb)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 30.0 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 4.0 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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