EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Exceeding the pyrrolizidine alkaloid content in ground cumin
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.8664
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by France concerning Ground cumin (herbs and spices), originating from Lebanon. Hazard: natural toxins (other).
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Product
Ground cumin
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 8272.0 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 400 null)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 8745.4 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 400 null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to non-member countries only
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
France, Senegal
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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