EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fruits and vegetables
Cadmium in avocado from Peru
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6678
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Belgium concerning Avocado (fruits and vegetables), originating from Peru. Hazard: heavy metals.
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
Avocado
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- cadmium - heavy metals — result: 0,091 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,05 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium, France, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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