EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Fruits and vegetables
High content of nickel in pepperoni from Republic of North Macedonia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7902
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Croatia concerning Fresh red pepperoni (fruits and vegetables), originating from North Macedonia. Hazard: heavy metals.
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
Fresh red pepperoni
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- nickel - heavy metals — result: 0,576 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Croatia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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