EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fruits and vegetables
Imazalil in pineapple from Costa Rica
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8361
Summary
Pineapple imported from Costa Rica and sold in Italy contains imazalil, a pesticide residue at .26 mg/kg, which exceeds the maximum permitted level of .1 mg/kg. The product was released with information on its distribution not yet available.
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
ananassi
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- imazalil - pesticide residues — result: 0.026 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Italy, Luxembourg
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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