EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Non-alcoholic beverages
Patulin in apple juice from Germany
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8960
Summary
German apple juice products have been found to contain high levels of patulin, a mycotoxin, exceeding the maximum allowed limit. The affected juices were distributed to France and the Netherlands, posing potential health risks.
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
Apfelsaft - apple juice
- Category
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- patulin - mycotoxins — result: 153 µg/kg (max. permitted: 50 µg/kg null)
- patulin - mycotoxins — result: 143 µg/kg
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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