EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in paprika spice mix from Türkiye
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4720
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Germany concerning paprika spice mix (herbs and spices), originating from Türkiye. Hazard: mycotoxins.
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Product
paprika spice mix
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 221,3 +/- 110,6 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 20 µg/kg - ppb)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 33,5 +/- 16,7 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 10,0 µg/kg - ppb)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 30,4 +/- 15,2 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 5 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Germany
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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