EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Herbs and spices
Foreign body (insect) in dried whole bay leaves from Poland
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.1860
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Hungary concerning dried whole bay leaves (herbs and spices), originating from Poland. Hazard: foreign bodies.
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 whole bay leaves
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- insects dead - foreign bodies
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Hungary, Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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