EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fruits and vegetables
Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8287
Summary
Dried figs from Türkiye contain ochratoxin A at levels exceeding permissible limits, with a detected concentration of 25.6 µg/kg compared to the maximum allowed level of 8. µg/kg. The product has been detained during border control and is not yet available on the market.
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
dried figs
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 25.6+/-7,7 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 8.0 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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