EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Undeclared allergen sulphites in boiled potato from Austria
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9179
Summary
Austria and Slovenia have issued a safety alert for boiled potatoes due to undeclared sulphites, which can be harmful to people with allergies. The product contains 78 mg/kg of sulphite, a level that could cause serious reactions in sensitive individuals.
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
Boiled potato
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- sulphite - improperly declared - allergens — result: 78 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Austria, Slovenia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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