EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Ochratoxin A in food supplements from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9166
Summary
Some black maca extract food supplements from China have been found to contain high levels of ochratoxin A, a mycotoxin that can be harmful in large amounts. The products exceeded the maximum permitted level for this substance. They are no longer being distributed by their manufacturer and were detected as part of an internal check by the company.
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 maca extract
- Category
- Dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 110 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: not present null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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