EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Fruits and vegetables
Ochratoxin A in dried fig dices from Turkey
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6246
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Germany concerning dried fig cubes (fruits and vegetables), originating from Türkiye. Hazard: mycotoxins.
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 fig cubes
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- ochratoxin A - mycotoxins — result: Ochratoxin A: 16,7+/-6,7; 17,1+/-6,8; 16,3+/-6,5 µg/kg µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 8 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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