EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Apricot kernels exceeding threshold of Hydrogen Cyanide
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7578
Summary
Alert notification notified by Sweden concerning Apricot kernels (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Afghanistan. Hazard: biological contaminants.
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Product
Apricot kernels
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- cyanide - high content - biological contaminants — result: 27 mg /kg (max. permitted: 20 mg /kg)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Consumer complaint
Distributed to
Norway, Sweden
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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