EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Herbs and spices
Pesticide residues in spices from Lebanon
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5259
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Spain concerning Especias (pimienta de jamaica, pimienta, canela, jengibre, nuez moscada, clavo, galanga) // spice mix (herbs and spices), originating from Lebanon. 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
Especias (pimienta de jamaica, pimienta, canela, jengibre, nuez moscada, clavo, galanga) // spice mix
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,036 ± 0,018 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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