EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Other food product / mixed
Increased amount of mycotoxin B1 in pistachio paste produced in Italy, coming via Albania
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7564
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Croatia concerning Pistachio paste /pistachio paste (other food product / mixed), originating from Albania. Hazard: mycotoxins.
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
Pistachio paste /pistachio paste
- Category
- Other food product / mixed
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 10,5 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: ≤ 8 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Albania, Croatia, Italy
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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