EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
exceeding the level of ochratoxin A at 146 µg/kg in hot peppers from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.2986
Summary
Alert notification notified by Poland concerning Papryka ostra Asta, 100g // Hot pepper Asta, 100 g (herbs and spices), originating from Spain. 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
Papryka ostra Asta, 100g // Hot pepper Asta, 100 g
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 146 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 20 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Poland, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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