EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fruits and vegetables
Elevated Sorbic Acid in Semi-dried Prunes
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.9802
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Ireland concerning Semi-dried Prunes (fruits and vegetables), originating from Chile. Hazard: food additives and flavourings.
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
Semi-dried Prunes
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E 200 - sorbic acid - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 1225 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 1000 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Ireland, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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