EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Exceeding the pyrrolizidine alkaloid content in ground cumin
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.8664
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by France (herbs and spices), originating from Lebanon. Hazard: natural toxins.
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Product
Exceeding the pyrrolizidine alkaloid content in ground cumin
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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