EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Feed materials
Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Argentina
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8015
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Bulgaria concerning groundnut kernels (feed materials), originating from Argentina. 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
groundnut kernels
- Category
- Feed materials
- Product type
- Feed
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: Aflatoxin B1 47,4 µg/kg (33,65 µg/kg - 61,15 (µg/kg) µg/kg - ppb
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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