EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Herbs and spices
Pesticide residues in Thai basil from Thailand, via the Czech Republic
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5806
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Germany concerning Thai basil (herbs and spices), originating from Thailand. 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
Thai basil
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- propiconazole - pesticide residues — result: 0,54 ± 0,27 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,02 mg/kg - ppm)
- valifenalate - pesticide residues — result: 0,050 ± 0,025 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,02 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Czechia, Germany
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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