EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Exceedance of pyrrolizidine-alkaloids (PA's) in ground parsley from Germany, produced with raw material from Poland
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7206
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Netherlands concerning ground parsley (herbs and spices), originating from Poland. 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
ground parsley
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 810 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 400 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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