EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Nuts, nut products and seeds
Alternariol and tenzuanic acid in sunflower seeds from Argentina
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7320
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Spain concerning Semillas/Pipas de girasol (nuts, nut products and seeds), 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
Semillas/Pipas de girasol
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- tenuazonic acid - mycotoxins — result: 1590 (± 549) μg/kg µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 1000 µg/kg - ppb)
- alternariol - mycotoxins — result: 109 (± 40) μg/kg µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 30 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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