EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fruits and vegetables
Aflatoxins in peanuts from Argentina
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7259
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Italy concerning Arachidi sgusciate // shelled peanuts (fruits and vegetables), 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
Arachidi sgusciate // shelled peanuts
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Aflatoxin B1 - mycotoxins — result: 6.8 ± 2.0 μg/kg mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 2,0 mg/kg - ppm)
- aflatoxin total - mycotoxins — result: 7.8 ± 2.0 μg/kg (max. permitted: 4 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Italy
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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