EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Too much ochratoxin A in crushed paprika from Kosovo.
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.4176
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Finland concerning crushed paprika (herbs and spices), originating from Kosovo. Hazard: mycotoxins.
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
crushed paprika
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 92,5 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 20 µg/kg - ppb)
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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