EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious Other food product / mixed
Ochratoxin A in figs from Türkiye
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.9800
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Germany concerning figs (other food product / mixed), 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
figs
- Category
- Other food product / mixed
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 31,5 +/- 15,8 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 8,0 µg/kg - ppb)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 19,3 +- 9,7 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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