EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Salmonella in betel leaves from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8549
Summary
An official EU product safety alert has been issued for betel leaves from India after Salmonella was detected at a level above the permitted limit of not detected per 25g, with the risk classified as serious. The consignment was detained at border control and not yet been placed on the market. France notified the alert.
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
Betel leaves
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected /25g (max. permitted: Not detected /25g)
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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