EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Aflatoxine B1, Ochratoxine A, Aflatoxines B et G et de Chlorpyrifos Pistachios from United states
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6578
Summary
Alert notification notified by France concerning Pistachio (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from United States. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
Pistachio
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.033 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 0.01 µg/kg - ppb)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: 86.2 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: <5 µg/kg - ppb)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 205.75 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 10 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France, Ireland, Romania, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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