EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Bacillus cereus in ground cinnamon from Vietnam, via Hungary
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4119
Summary
Alert notification notified by Croatia concerning Ground cinnamon (herbs and spices), originating from Vietnam. Hazard: pathogenic micro-organisms.
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
Ground cinnamon
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Bacillus cereus - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 17000 CFU/g (max. permitted: 10000 CFU/g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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