EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxine in almonds
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.9663
Summary
Alert notification notified by Netherlands concerning Almond (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from United States. 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
Almond
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 49 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 8,0 µg/kg - ppb)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 56 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 10 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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