EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fruits and vegetables
Unlabeled allergens Sulphur dioxide in apricots from Uzbekistan
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.0075
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Latvia concerning Apricots (fruits and vegetables), originating from Uzbekistan. Hazard: allergens.
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
Apricots
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E220- sulfur dioxide - undeclared - allergens — result: 2127 ± 170 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 10 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - forwarded to destination
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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