EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Alternariol (AOH) and Alternariol Monomethyl Ether (AME) on Black Sesame seeds
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7919
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Netherlands concerning Black Sesame seeds (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Bolivia. 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
Black Sesame seeds
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- alternariol monomethyl ether (AME) - mycotoxins — result: 108 µg/kg - ppb
- alternariol - mycotoxins — result: 59.5 µg/kg - ppb
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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