EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Food additives and flavourings
Increased content of aerobic mesophilic bacteria and molds in the dextrosis from Republic North Macedonia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.10171
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Croatia concerning Sweeteners (food additives and flavourings), originating from North Macedonia. Hazard: non-pathogenic micro-organisms.
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
Sweeteners
- Category
- Food additives and flavourings
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mesophiles aerobic - too high count - non-pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 2,0x103 CFU/g
- yeasts - high count - non-pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 5,0x101 CFU/g
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Croatia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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