EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Presence of datura in whole peeled tomatoes in juice
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8592
Summary
Some tinned whole peeled tomatoes from Spain may contain high levels of datura, a toxic plant. These products were distributed to various countries including Andorra, Armenia and others in Europe, Africa and the Pacific. The presence of datura can cause serious health problems if ingested.
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
Tinned whole peeled tomatoes
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to non-member countries only
- Notification basis: Consumer complaint
Distributed to
Andorra, Armenia, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Madagascar, Mali, Mongolia, New Caledonia, Senegal, Togo
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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