EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
detection of chlorpyrifos in sesame seeds
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4661
Summary
Alert notification notified by France concerning sesame seeds (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Belgium, India, Unknown Origin. 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
sesame seeds
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,066 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Australia, Belgium, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Congo, Cook Islands, France, Germany, Ireland, Isle Of Man, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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