EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Herbs and spices
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin powder from Turkiye
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8546
Summary
The European Union has issued a safety alert regarding cumin powder from Turkey due to potential contamination with pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can pose a serious risk. The product in question has not yet been sold on the EU market as it was detained at the border by French authorities. Further testing and assessment are likely to be carried out to confirm the presence of these substances.
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
Cumin powder
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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