EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fruits and vegetables
Phenthoate in limes from Peru
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7855
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Italy concerning Lime (fruits and vegetables), originating from Peru. 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
Lime
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- phenthoate - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,17 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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