EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)levels exceeded in flax seeds from Moldova
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.8984
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Romania concerning Seminte de in///flax seed (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Moldova, Romania. Hazard: biological contaminants.
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
Seminte de in///flax seed
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- cyanide - too high content - biological contaminants — result: 302±45 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 150 mg/kg - ppm)
- cyanide - too high content - biological contaminants (max. permitted: 150 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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