EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Cereals and bakery products
Massive infestations with agricultural pests in malting barley from Denmark
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8790
Summary
Denmark has notified that malting barley from their country may be infested with agricultural pests, posing a potential risk. The affected product has been distributed to Belgium, Germany, and Poland.
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
Malting barley
- Category
- Cereals and bakery products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Belgium, Germany, Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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