EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Elevated Level of Hydrocyanic Acid (228+/- 50mg/kg) in Linseed
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5020
Summary
Alert notification notified by Malta concerning Linseed (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Unknown Origin. 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
Linseed
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- cyanide - too high content - biological contaminants — result: 228 +/- 50 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 150 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Surveillance programme / monitoring sample
Distributed to
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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