EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fruits and vegetables
Exceeding the MRL for paraquat in black beluga lentils from Canada
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.8617
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by France concerning Black beluga lentils (fruits and vegetables), originating from Canada. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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Product
Black beluga lentils
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- paraquat - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,15 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,02 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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