EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fruits and vegetables
Carbendazim, Chlorfenapir, Lambdacialotrina on Capsicum Spp from Tanzania
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.1761
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Italy concerning OtherCAPSICUM (fruits and vegetables), originating from Tanzania. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
OtherCAPSICUM
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- carbendazim - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,35 +/- 0,18 mg/kg - ppm
- chlorfenapyr - pesticide residues — result: 0,40 +/- 0,20 mg/kg - ppm
- lambda-cyhalothrin - pesticide residues — result: 0,24 +/- 0,12 mg/kg - ppm
- benomil/carbendazim - pesticide residues — result: 0,35 +/- 0,18 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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