EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Herbs and spices
Anthraquinone in cloves from Madagascar
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6274
Summary
Alert notification notified by Germany concerning Whole cloves (herbs and spices), originating from Madagascar. 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
Whole cloves
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- anthraquinone - pesticide residues — result: 0,063 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,02 mg/kg - ppm)
- anthraquinone - pesticide residues — result: 0,059 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,02 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Monaco, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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