EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Salmonella spp. I and Salmonella Urbana in grinded pepper from Nigeria.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.0658
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Finland concerning Grinded pepper (herbs and spices), originating from Nigeria. 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
Grinded pepper
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella spp. - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: present /25g (max. permitted: none /25g)
- Salmonella Urbana - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: present /25g (max. permitted: none /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - forwarded to destination
Distributed to
Finland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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