EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Herbs and spices
Elevated Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Dried Oregano from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7824
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Ireland concerning Dried Oregano (herbs and spices), originating from Türkiye. Hazard: natural toxins (other).
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
Dried Oregano
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 1571 +/- 173 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 1000 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Ireland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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