EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Chlorpyrifos in organic bananas, from Ecuador
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8389
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Netherlands concerning organic bananas (fruits and vegetables), originating from Ecuador. 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
organic bananas
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- chlorpyrifos - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0,023 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Germany, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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