EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Herbs and spices
Benzo(a)pyrene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in organic ribwort plantain from Poland, processed in Germany
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8216
Summary
Organic ground ribwort plantain from Poland contains higher levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) than permitted, with a detected level of 117 µg/kg compared to the maximum allowed limit of 5 µg/kg. The product has been distributed to several countries including Austria, Croatia, Ireland, Latvia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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
Organic ground ribwort plantain
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - environmental pollutants — result: 117 µg/kg ± 35 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 50,0 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Austria, Croatia, Ireland, Latvia, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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