EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Other food product / mixed
Pest infestation in organic lentils from Poland
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9283
Summary
Organic lentils from Poland were found to contain foreign bodies, posing a potential risk. Germany has halted distribution of the product following official market controls. The issue relates to pest infestation in the product.
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
organic lentils
- Category
- Other food product / mixed
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- foreign body - foreign bodies
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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