EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Detection of hydrocyanic acid and cyanogenic glycosides in cassava from Costa Rica
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9392
Summary
Fresh cassava (Yuca fresca) imported from Costa Rica has been found to contain cyanuric acid levels of about 91 mg/kg, which exceeds the EU maximum of 50 mg/kg. The product is considered a serious risk for industrial contaminants and its distribution is now restricted to Spain. The alert follows official market control findings.
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
Yuca fresca // Fresh cassava
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- cyanuric acid - industrial contaminants — result: 91 +/- 11 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 50 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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