EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fruits and vegetables
Imazalil and Prochloraz in pomegranate from Türkiye
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.1841
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Bulgaria concerning Pomegranates (fruits and vegetables), originating from Türkiye. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
Pomegranates
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- imazalil - pesticide residues — result: 0.171+/-0.086 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- prochloraz - pesticide residues — result: 0.478+/-0.239 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.03 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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