EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Herbs and spices
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in threshed and dried organic savory from Germany
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9224
Summary
Tests have found high levels of a natural toxin called pyrrolizidine alkaloids in dried organic savory from Germany. The levels exceed the maximum permitted amount, posing a serious risk to consumers if ingested. This product has been distributed to several European countries, including Austria, Portugal, Romania, and Switzerland.
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
hreshed organic savory
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 2100 + 1050 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 400 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Surveillance programme / monitoring sample
Distributed to
Austria, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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