EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
exceedance of ochratoxin A in dried peppers from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4598
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Poland concerning dried sweet pepper // papryka słodka suszona (herbs and spices), originating from China. Hazard: mycotoxins.
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
dried sweet pepper // papryka słodka suszona
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 29,9+/-8,4 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 20 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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