EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Feed materials
Autumn crocus in hay from Croatia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9376
Summary
Hay from Croatia contains high levels of meadow saffron, a biological contaminant that can be harmful. The notification was made based on a consumer complaint in Austria.
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
Hay
- Category
- Feed materials
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale) - biological contaminants — result: 9476 mg /kg
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Consumer complaint
Distributed to
Austria
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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