EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Too high MOAH concentration in paprika powder from Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7445
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Netherlands concerning Paprika powder smoked (herbs and spices), originating from Spain. Hazard: environmental pollutants.
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Product
Paprika powder smoked
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - environmental pollutants — result: 5.6 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,5 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Netherlands, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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