EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
excessive ochratoxin A in french dried ham
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8697
Summary
French dried ham sold in Madagascar contains dangerously high levels of ochratoxin A, a harmful mycotoxin. The detected level is 116 µg/kg, far exceeding the permitted limit of 3 µg/kg, posing serious health risks to consumers.
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
Dried ham
- Category
- Meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 116 +/-35 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 3 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to non-member countries only
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Madagascar
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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