EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Fruits and vegetables
High results for pesticides for Peppers (other than sweet) (Capsicum spp.) from Kenya
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8956
Summary
The EU has detected high levels of pesticide residues in peppers from Kenya, specifically indoxacarb, lambda-cyhalothrin, and thiamethoxam. The levels found exceeded the permitted maximum limits. As a result, a consignment of peppers was detained at the border.
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
Peppers (other than sweet) (Capsicum spp.)
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- indoxacarb - pesticide residues — result: 0.031 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- lambda-cyhalothrin - pesticide residues — result: 0.14 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.1 mg/kg - ppm)
- thiamethoxam - pesticide residues — result: 0.022 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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