EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxins in almond kernels (raw product) from the United States
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.9768
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Germany concerning almond kernels (raw product) (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 kernels (raw product)
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 75 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 10,0 µg/kg - ppb)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 67 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 8,0 null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Germany
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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