EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Herbs and spices
excessively high level of clothianidin in cayenne pepper from Germany
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5741
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Belgium concerning cayenne pepper (herbs and spices), originating from Germany. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
cayenne pepper
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- clothianidin - pesticide residues — result: 0.25 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Belgium
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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