EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fruits and vegetables
Pesticide residues in fresh red peeked onions from China
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6159
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Cyprus concerning FRESH RED PEELED ONIONS (fruits and vegetables), originating from China. Hazard: pesticide residues.
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
FRESH RED PEELED ONIONS
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- clothianidin - pesticide residues — result: 0.055±0.028 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN THE EU - 0.01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Cyprus
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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