EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious New Fruits and vegetables
Exceedance of the maximum level for nitrates (4200 ± 500 mg/kg) in spinach from Sweden
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8416
Summary
Some spinach from Sweden has been found to have higher levels of nitrates than is allowed. The nitrate content in these spinach samples exceeded the maximum permitted level, posing a risk due to environmental pollutants. This product is no longer believed to be on sale in stores.
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
Spinach
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- nitrate - too high content - environmental pollutants — result: 4200 ± 500 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 3500 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Finland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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