EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxins in blanched, ground almonds from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.3945
Summary
Alert notification notified by Germany concerning blanched, ground almonds (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Spain. 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
blanched, ground almonds
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 30,8 ± 12,3 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 4 µg/kg - ppb)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 23,2 ± 9,3 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 2 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Germany, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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