EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxins in hazelnut flour from Georgia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.3293
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Germany concerning Hazelnuts (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Georgia. 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
Hazelnuts
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin - mycotoxins — result: Aflatoxin B1 11,8+/-4,7 µg/kg, Aflatoxin Summe 22,5+/-9,0 mg(/kg µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: Aflatoxin B1: 5; Aflatoxin Summe 10 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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