EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Fruits and vegetables
Cadmio en aguacates procedentes de Perú/ Cadmium in avocados from Peru
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.1889
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Spain concerning Aguacates frescos (persea americana) // fresh avocados (Persea americana) (fruits and vegetables), originating from Peru. Hazard: heavy metals.
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
Aguacates frescos (persea americana) // fresh avocados (Persea americana)
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- cadmium - heavy metals — result: 0.07 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.05 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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