EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Fruits and vegetables
Unauthorised pesticides in cranberries from Slovakia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8693
Summary
Cranberries from Slovakia were found to contain unauthorized pesticide residues, including tetramethrin and cyphenothrin, both exceeding maximum permitted levels. The products were reportedly removed from the market in Austria following official control checks. The hazard poses a potentially serious risk due to the presence of these unapproved substances.
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
Preiselbeeren /// cranberries
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- tetramethrin - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,050 ± 0,025 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
- cyphenothrin - pesticide residues — result: 0,050 ± 0,025 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Austria
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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