EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Cereals and bakery products
Excessive levels of rye ergot in wheat semolina and tapioca from France
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8505
Summary
Wheat semolina and tapioca products from France contain dangerously high levels of ergot alkaloids, natural toxins that exceed safe limits. The affected products have been distributed to several countries outside the EU, including Australia, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, and Israel.
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
wheat semolina and tapioca
- Category
- Cereals and bakery products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ergot alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 540±240 μg/kg µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 1 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to non-member countries only
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Australia, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Israel
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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