EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Salmonella Anatum in Basil powder from Georgia.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.6308
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Finland concerning Basil powder (herbs and spices), originating from Georgia. Hazard: pathogenic micro-organisms.
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
Basil powder
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: present /25g (max. permitted: none /25g)
- Salmonella anatum - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected /25g (max. permitted: None /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Finland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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