EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Feed materials
Cyanide in linseed from Ukraine
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.1457
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Belgium concerning Flaxseed (feed materials), originating from Ukraine. Hazard: biological contaminants.
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
Flaxseed
- Category
- Feed materials
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- cyanide - too high content - biological contaminants — result: 302 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 250 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Belgium, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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