EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Pesticide residue in oranges from South Africa
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8707
Summary
Oranges from South Africa have been flagged for serious safety concerns due to pesticide residue levels that significantly exceed permitted limits. The contaminated consignment was released at the border in Belgium and subsequently distributed to Luxembourg.
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
Oranges
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- glufosinate - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.35 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.05 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Belgium, Luxembourg
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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