EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Detection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in a batch of Herbes de Provence
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7819
Summary
Alert notification notified by France concerning Herbes de Provence (herbs and spices), originating from France. Hazard: natural toxins (other).
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
Herbes de Provence
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 1 313,2 +/- 525,3 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 400 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium, Senegal
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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