EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Excessive levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cocoa powder from Germany, produced with cocoa nibs of unknown origin, via the Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.5508
Summary
Alert notification notified by Germany (cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea), originating from Germany, Unknown Origin. Hazard: heavy metals and contaminants.
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Product
Excessive levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cocoa powder from Germany, produced with cocoa nibs of unknown origin, via the Netherlands
- Category
- Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Classification
- Alert notification
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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