EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Pesticide residues detected in cumin from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.3114
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Spain concerning cumin powder (herbs and spices), originating from China. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
cumin powder
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- acetamiprid - pesticide residues — result: 1,34 ± 0,67 µg/kg - ppb
- bifenthrin - pesticide residues — result: 0,038 ± 0,019
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,405 ± 0,203 mg/kg mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- carbofuran - pesticide residues — result: 0,015 ± 0,008 µg/kg - ppb
- chlorfenapyr - pesticide residues — result: 0,191 ± 0,096 µg/kg - ppb
- metalaxyl - pesticide residues — result: 0,134 ± 0,067 µg/kg - ppb
- piridaben - pesticide residues — result: 0,225 ± 0,113 µg/kg - ppb
- propamocarb - pesticide residues — result: 0,205 ± 0,103 µg/kg - ppb
- triazophos - pesticide residues — result: 0,091 ± 0,046 µg/kg - ppb
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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