EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Ochratoxin in coffee
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.0866
Summary
Alert notification notified by Croatia concerning coffee (cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea), originating from Italy. 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
coffee
- Category
- Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 8,56 +/- 1,54 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 3,0 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Croatia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Serbia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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