EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Fruits and vegetables
Exceedance of the permissible level of sulfur dioxide (E220) in dried apricots from Turkey
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8893
Summary
Dried apricots from Turkey have been found to contain too much sulfur dioxide, a food additive that can be hazardous in high amounts. The level of sulfur dioxide exceeds the maximum permitted amount, which is 2000mg/kg. These dried apricots were distributed in Poland and are currently allowed to travel under customs seals.
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
Morele suszone // Dried apricots
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E220- sulfur dioxide - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 2620±450 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 2000 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - forwarded to destination
Distributed to
Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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