EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Dimethoate in chopped red jalapeno from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8622
Summary
Some chopped red jalapeno peppers from India contain high levels of dimethoate, a pesticide that is not allowed in the EU at this concentration. This could be hazardous to consumers' health if eaten. The product has been restricted from distribution in the EU while further investigation takes place.
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
jalapeno
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- dimethoate - pesticide residues — result: 0,1 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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