EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Confectionery
High levels of delta-9-THC in fruit gums
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8218
Summary
An official EU safety alert reports that fruit gums imported from the United States contain high levels of delta‑9‑tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), measured at about 2130 ± 220 mg per kilogram. The presence of THC is classified as a serious biological contaminant risk. The product is currently not being distributed from the notifying country, Austria, following an official market control.
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
Fruchtgummis // fruit gums
- Category
- Confectionery
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - biological contaminants — result: 2130 ± 220 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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