EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxins in hazelnut kernel from Azerbaijan
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7993
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Bulgaria concerning HAZELNUT KERNELS (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Azerbaijan. 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
HAZELNUT KERNELS
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 22,4+/-6,7 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 5,0 µg/kg - ppb)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 24,2+/-6,7 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 10,0 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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