EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Ochratoxin A in black sunflower seeds in shell from Turkey
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9105
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Germany concerning Black sunflower seeds in shell, roasted and unsalted (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Türkiye. 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
Black sunflower seeds in shell, roasted and unsalted
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 8,92 ± 2,68 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 5,0 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Germany
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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