EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fruits and vegetables
Presence of undeclared sulfites and sorbic acid in jujubes (Zizyphus mauritiana) marketed as dates from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.5880
Summary
Alert notification notified by Spain concerning Azufaifos (Zizyphus mauritiana)// jujubes (fruits and vegetables), originating from China. Hazard: allergens.
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
Azufaifos (Zizyphus mauritiana)// jujubes
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E220- sulfur dioxide - undeclared - allergens — result: 75,4 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
France, Portugal, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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