EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Pesticides residues in Amaranthus from Togo
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9394
Summary
Amaranthus products from Togo have been found to contain unauthorised and excessive levels of pesticides, including chlorpyrifos and acetamiprid. The distribution of these products has been restricted due to safety concerns.
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
Amaranthus
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.017 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
- acetamiprid - pesticide residues — result: 0.47 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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